RECENT CRIME REPORTS

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If anyone does have any information about these crimes .........
                                  .............   please call the Community Action Line on 01924 294551.

Emails should be sent to wakenhw@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
(Please indicate the Neighbourhood Watch that you cover)
i.e. www.tarncourt.co.uk (Melvin Ashton)

Thank you for your help.

PC Helen Crossley (Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer)

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28) Thurs / Fri 13 / 17th/18th May 2008  Grangewood Court Outwood

Type of Crime : ATTEMPT BURGLARY

Location of Crime : GRANGEWOOD COURT OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between : 8PM THURS 17/05/07 - 9AM FRI 18/05/07

Details : PERSON/S UNKNOWN HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GAIN ENTRY TO AN INTEGRAL GARAGE BY PLACING AN INSTRUMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE GARAGE DOOR AND THE DOOR FRAME. NO ENTRY GAINED DUE TO MULTI LOCK DOOR BUT DAMAGE CAUSED TO GARAGE DOOR FRAME.

Property Stolen : NONE

Suspect Description(s) :NONE

27) Sun / Mon 13 / 14th April 2008  Spinners Avenue Newton Hill

Type of Crime :BURGLARY

Location of Crime : SPINNERS AVENUE, NEWTON HILL

Times / Dates Between : 11.PM SUN 13/04/08 - 8AM MON 14/04/08

Details :  PERSON/S UNKNOWN APPROACH FRONT DOOR OF DETACHED HOUSE AND WITH UNKNOWN INSTRUMENT HAVE 'FISHED' THROUGH THE LETTERBOX AND REMOVED KEYS FROM THE INSIDE DOOR LOCK. USED KEYS TO ENTER HOUSE. ROOMS SEARCHED AND ITEMS REMOVED INCLUDING SET OF CAR KEYS TO VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. BABY SEAT REMOVED FROM CAR INDICATING THAT THERE WERE MORE THAN 2 OFFENDERS.
MAKE OFF IN STOLEN CAR.

Property Stolen :SILVER COLOURED AUDI A3 MOTORCAR REG NO. KP08NZN
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL ITEMS, HANDBAGS, WALLETS. HOUSE KEYS AND CAR KEYS.

Suspect Description :NONE

26)  Tuesday 8th April 2008  Boundary Drive  Newton Hill

Type of Crime :BURGLARY

Location of Crime : BOUNDARY DRIVE, NEWTON HILL

Times / Dates Between : 02.30AM TUESDAY 08/04/08

Details : OFFENDERS APPROACH REAR OF DETACHED HOUSE AND REMOVE EUROPROFILE LOCK FROM CONSERVATORY DOOR. HOUSE ALARM ACTIVATED ONCE DOOR IS OPENED.  OFFENDERS MAKE OFF. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE OFFENDERS MAY HAVE BEEN AFTER THE OCCUPANTS CAR KEYS AS THERE WERE 2 VW'S PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY.

Property Stolen :DAMAGE ONLY, NOTHING STOLEN

Suspect Description :NONE

25)  Monday 3rd March 2008  Wilson Drive Newton Hill

Type of Crime :ATTEMPT BURGLARY - BOGUS OFFICIAL

Location of Crime : WILSON DRIVE NEWTON HILL

Times / Dates Between :2.33PM MON 03/03/08

Details :  SUSPECT KNOCKS ON DOOR  AND ASKS TO READ THE METER. COMPLAINANT LETS THE SUSPECT INTO THE HOUSE AND SHOW HIM THROUGH TO THE KITCHEN. WHERE HE OPENS THE CUPBOARD UNDER THE SINK AND BENDS DOWN . HE IS THEN CHALLENGED BY A SECOND WITNESS WHO ASKS WHAT HE IS LOOKING FOR. THE SUSPECT REPLIES "WATER METER".
HE IS TOLD THAT THEY DON'T HAVE A WATER METER AND HE THEN MAKES OFF OUT OF THE HOUSE AND DOWN THE STREET.

Property Stolen :NIL

Suspect Description : WHITE MALE, 5FT 8INS, MEDIUM TO CHUBBY BUILD, TANNED
WEATHERED COMPLEXION, WEARING A BOBBLE HAT AND A HIGH VISIBILITY JACKET WITH A DARK JUMPER ON UNDERNEATH. DARK TROUSERS AND DARK SHOES. HE SPOKE WITH AN ENGLISH ACCENT

24)  Monday 3rd December / Tuesday 4th December  5 thefts in Newton Hill Area !

Type of Crime : 5 X THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLES

Location of Crime : STUMPS CLOSE, WICKET DRIVE, THE OVAL, FIRST AVENUE.

Times / Dates Between : 11.30PM MON 03/12/07 - 7AM TUESDAY 04/12/07

Details : PERSON/S UNKNOWN HAVE BROKEN INTO SEVERAL CARS IN THE NEWTON HILL AREA OVER NIGHT BY SMASHING CAR WINDOWS. PROPERTY HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM THE VEHICLES AND THE OFFENDERS HAVE MADE OFF UNSEEN.

Property Stolen : LAPTOP COMPUTER FROM AUDI A3, CD PLAYER FROM PEUGEOT 106, SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND POWER TOOLS FROM FORD FIESTA, 2 X SPORTS BAGS FROM FORD FOCUS.

Suspect Description(s) :NONE.

23)  Thursday 22nd  November, 2007    Bevin Close, Outwood

Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : Bevin Close, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between : 2PM THURSDAY 22/11/07

Details : SUSPECT ATTENDS AT HOME OF ELDERLY AND BLIND FEMALE COMPLAINANT.  SUSPECT KNOCKS ON DOOR & COMPLAINANT OPENS DOOR WITH CHAIN ON. SHE COULDN'T HEAR SUSPECT SO SHE OPENS THE DOOR AND SUSPECT STATES HE IS A NEIGHBOUR AND HE HAS COME TO BORROW A PEN. SUSPECT THEN  FORCES DOOR OPEN AND ENTERS LIVING ROOM ,REMOVES COMPLAINANTS HANDBAG AND LEAVES IN UNKNOWN DIRECTION.

Property Stolen : HANDBAG. VARIOUS PURSES, CASH

Suspect Description(s) :NONE
 

22)  Friday      16th November, 2007    King George Street, Outwood &
       Monday   16th November, 2007    Grandstand Road, Lofthouse

Type of Crime :
1. BURGLARY
2. ROBBERY

Location of Crime :
1. KING GEORGE STREET OUTWOOD
2. GRANDSTAND ROAD LOFTHOUSE


Times / Dates Between :
1. 11.45AM - MIDDAY FRI 16/11/07
2. 8PM FRIDAY 16/11/07

Details :
1. SUSPECT APPROACHES ELDERLY FEMALE COMPLAINANT AS SHE WALKS HOME TO HER BUNGALOW CARRYING SHOPPING. HE ASKS IF HE CAN ASSIST WITH SHOPPING BAGS.
ONCE AT COMPLAINANTS HOME ADDRESS SHE OPENS THE DOOR AND WALKS IN LEAVING THE SUSPECT ON THE DOORSTEP. SHE PUTS HER HANDBAG DOWN AND WALKS THROUGH TO THE LOUNGE.
WHEN SHE RETURNS TO THE KITCHEN THE SUSPECT AND HER HANDBAG ARE GONE.
2. COMPLAINANT IS WALKING TO TRAIN STATION DOWN DESERTED LANE WHEN 2 MEN JUMP FROM THE BUSHES. HE IS PUNCHED IN THE HEAD AND HE FALLS TO THE FLOOR DROPPING HIS MOBILE PHONE. SUSPECTS PICK UP PHONE AND LAPTOP COMPUTER IN BAG. PUNCH HIM AGAIN AND RUN OFF.

Property Stolen :
1. HANDBAG, BUS PASS, SET OF KEYS, PURSE, CASH
2. TOSHIBA LAPTOP IN BLACK CASE, NOKIA 63101 MOBILE PHONE

Suspect Description(s) :
1. WHITE MALE, DARK HAIR,IN 40'S VERY TALL , WEARING BLACK AND WHITE JUMPER
2. SUSPECT 1 -WHITE MALE, 1.84M TALL, STOCKY BUILD, WEARING A BLACK
BALACLAVA WITH LARGE EYE HOLES, DARK COLOURED TRACK SUIT TOP WITH LIGHT
COLOURED V ON CHEST AREA. SPOKE WITH ENGLISH ACCENT.
SUSPECT 2 -WHITE MALE, 1.75M TALL , SLIM BUILD , WEARING A BLACK
BALACLAVA. SPOKE WITH AN ENGLISH ACCENT.

21)  Saturday   27th October, 2007    Pleasant View Lofthouse &
        Monday   29th October, 2007    Pavilion Way, Outwood

Type of Crime : 2 X BURGLARY

Location of Crime :
1. PLEASANT VIEW. LOFTHOUSE
2. PAVILION WAY , OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :
1. 12.15AM - 7AM SATURDAY 27/10/07
2. 1.25AM MONDAY 29/10/07

Details :
1. PERSON/S UNKNOWN GAIN ENTRY TO HOUSE  VIA INSECURE CONSERVATORY DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES. SEARCH MADE OF KITCHEN AND PROPERTY REMOVED. MAKE OFF UNHEARD
2. WHILST COMPLAINANTS ARE ASLEEP IN BED PERSON/S UNKNOWN GAIN ENTRY TO HOUSE BY REMOVING EURO PROFILE LOCK FROM SIDE WOODEN DOOR. MAKE WAY INTO KITCHEN WHERE HOUSE ALARM IS ACTIVATED. OFFENDERS MAKE OFF UNSEEN. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THEY MAY HAVE BEEN AFTER THE KEYS FOR 2 VALUABLE CARS THAT WERE PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY.

Property Stolen :
1.BRIDGE FILOFAX, SONY VSIO LAPTOP COMPUTER . 6 BANK CARDS, BROWN COLOURED SISSIROSSI LEATHER HANDBAG, GUCCI PURSE (BURGANDY STRIPE ON STRAP), DARK BLUE RUCKSACK, DARK GREEN RUCKSACK.
2. NOTHING STOLEN

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

20)  Wednesday        24th  October, 2007   Lingwell Gate Lane & Ledger Lane, Outwood

Type of Crime : BURGLARY X 2

Location of Crime :
1. LINGWELL GATE LANE, OUTWOOD
2. LEDGER LANE OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :
1. 8PM SAT 20/10/07 - 4.50PM SUN 21/10/07
2. 6.55PM TUESDAY 23/10/07

Details :
1. PERSON/S UNKNOWN APPROACH END TERRACED HOUSE AND ENTER REAR GARDEN . USE GARDEN SPADE TO ATTEMPT TO FORCE BASEMENT UPVC DOOR WHICH GIVES ACCESS TO CELLAR. BELIEVED DISTURBED AND MAKE OFF UNSEEN
2. SUSPECT GAINS ENTRY TO ELDERLY PERSONS BUNGALOW ON COMPLEX BY PRESSING INTERCOM AND ELDERLY COMPLAINANT ALLOWING ENTRY BELIEVING IT TO BE A FAMILY MEMBER. SUSPECT ENTERS  LIVING ROOM  AND SHOWS COMPLAINANT SOME MONEY ASKS FOR A £10 . COMPLAINANT GETS A BUNDLE OF MONEY OUT OF THE CUPBOARD AND PEELS A £10 NOTE FROM IT. THE SUSPECT LEANS FORWARD AND SNATCHES THE BUNDLE OF MONEY. RUNS OFF IN AN UNKNOWN DIRECTION.

Property Stolen :
1. NONE
2. LARGE AMOUNT OF CASH

Suspect Description(s) :
1. NONE
2. WHITE MALE, MID 20'S, 5FT 4INS, PROPORTIONATE BUILD, DARK HAIR, WEARING A DARK NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT WITH MOTIF ON LEFT CHEST

19)  Tuesday          16th  October, 2007    Ledger Lane, Outwood

Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : Ledger Lane , OUTWOOD, WAKEFIELD

Times / Dates Between : 7.30PM TUE 16/10/07 - 7AM WED 17/10/07

Details :WHILST COMPLAINANT IS IN BED, PERSON.S UNKNOWN GAIN ENTRY TO INNER TERRACED HOUSE VIA INSECURE FRONT DOOR. ENTER KITCHEN AND UNPLUG LAPTOP COMPUTER, EXIT AS ENTRY , MAKE OFF UNSEEN.

Property Stolen : LAPTOP COMPUTER

Suspect Description(s) :NONE

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18)  Tuesday          9th  October, 2007    Lingwell Gate Lane, Lofthouse

Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : Lingwell Gate Lane, LOFTHOUSE

Times / Dates Between : 10PM TUE 09/10/07 - 1AM WED 10/10/07

Details : WHILST COMPLAINANT IS UPSTAIRS IN BED, PERSON;S UNKNOWN GAIN
ENTRY TO HOUSE VIA UNLOCKED REAR DOOR. REMOVED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND MADE OFF UNHEARD

Property Stolen : BLACK BRIEF CASE WITH VARIOUS DOCUMENTS. UK PASSPORT,
DRIVING LICENCE, MOBILE PHONE, WATCH, PLAY STATION 2 WITH 5 GAMES, GOLF T SHIRT AND JACKET

Suspect Description(s) :NONE

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17)  Tuesday         9th October, 2007   Independent Custody Visiting Scheme

The Police Authority is seeking applications from the general public for the volunteer role of Independent Custody Visitors for a three-year period commencing on 1st January 2008.  The role requires pairs of visitors to make unannounced visits to police stations to check on the treatment of
persons being held in the cells.  We area seeking to appoint people who care about the treatment of others and who live or work in West Yorkshire and are aged over 18 years.

OBJECTIVES
Independent Custody Visitors (ICV’s) perform an important role, providing an independent check that people held in police custody (not yet convicted of any offence) are being properly treated and their needs are being met.

THE SCHEME
·     The Scheme is operated by West Yorkshire Police Authority, a body independent of West Yorkshire Police.
·     ICVs are volunteers who visit any of the 13 principal custody suites within West Yorkshire.
·     All custody visits are undertaken by pairs of ICVs.
·     ICVs are expected to make a minimum of 24 visits per year (as far as possible spread evenly throughout the year).
·     ICVs are encouraged to make visits anytime during the day or night.
·     All custody visits are made without prior notice to the custody suites.
·     The Scheme is monitored by the Police Authority’s Independent Custody Visiting Steering Group.

VISITING ARRANGEMENTS
Although ICVs may be directed to visit specified Police Stations on rostered visits, in the majority of cases ICVs can choose when and where to visit.
On arrival in the custody suite, ICVs speak to the custody staff about the people being detained. ICVs can only speak to detainees who agree to speak to them.  The discussions with the detainees focus upon their Welfare and rights and entitlements during their detention and the ICVs can
take up issues on the detainees’ behalf.

ICV’s also inspect and report on the conditions of cells, detention rooms, medical rooms, washing and kitchen areas, exercise yards and the operation of CCTV systems.

APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODY VISITORS
Applicants are appointed for a 3-year period and must:-

·     Reside or work in the county of West Yorkshire.
·     Be over 18 years of age (at the time of appointment)

People who are currently working in the criminal justice system are not eligible to apply.

TRAINING
All newly appointed ICVs are required to undertake the following training prior to taking up their custody visiting duties.

·     A one day training course (Saturday- Wakefield).
·     Session on the administrative arrangements of the scheme (mid-week evening – Wakefield)
·     Visit to a custody suite (Mid week evening).
·     Completion of two custody visits in the company of experienced ICVs.

   This training equips the ICVs with the knowledge and skills to be effective in carrying out their role. In addition to the initial training, ICVs are required to attend training Seminars and meetings held during their period appointment.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ICVs may claim travelling expenses for car, bus or train journeys in connection with their visits.

A flat rate payment is paid to each ICV in recognition of telephone expenses incurred whilst making arrangements with colleagues..

If you are interested in applying please contact Mrs Elaine Shinkfield the scheme administrator on 01924 294006/2/1  Or Email es1@wypa.pnn.police.uk

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16)  Tuesday          3rd  July, 2007    Monkwood Road, Outwood

Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : MONKWOOD ROAD, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between : 3.15AM - 3.30AM MONDAY 02/07/07

Details : SUSPECTS GAIN ENTRY TO A SEMI DETACHED HOUSE BY USING A METAL
FLOOD GRATE TO SMASH THE GLASS IN THE SIDE KITCHEN DOOR. GAIN ENTRY TO KITCHEN AND REMOVE CAR KEYS FROM WORK SURFACE. USE KEYS TO STEAL COMPLAINANTS CAR THAT WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY.

Property Stolen : FORD FOCUS MOTOR CAR IN RED. REG NO. YE56WKD

Suspect Description(s) : NOT SEEN

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15) Wednesday 4th July, 2007          Recent Incidents

Dear Co-ordinator

You will no doubt be aware of the recent incidents in London and Scotland, a major counter-terrorism investigation is underway following both attacks. Both devices had the potential to cause mass damage to property but also significant fatalities. Given the county's recent experiences of
counter-terrorism operations we understand these events, though outside West Yorkshire, may have a particular resonance in our communities.
In our continuing engagement with the diverse and vibrant communities of
West Yorkshire I want to set out some specific key messages for the county.
It is re-iterated that at this stage the incidents have not been linked
to any particular community group.

West Yorkshire Police will increase our patrols around key buildings and places of public resort. This will be mirrored across the whole of the UK by every Police Force. Wherever possible this will see local officers in and around premises which may be vulnerable. There is NO information that suggests that any part of the UK is a specific target, but another attack is believed to be imminent. The policing activity is being undertaken to ensure that the public at large are kept safe. THIS IS OUR UTMOST PRIORITY.

We understand that such incidents generate a media interest that at times can cause anxiety in communities. We will continue to work with you and our partners and communities at local, regional, county and national level to provide reassurance and protection.

West Yorkshire Police will continue to robustly investigate hate crime and act swiftly to reassure communities via a visible and local policing service.
Communities working together defeats terrorism, we will play our full part in that aim and seek your continued support.  We need all our communities to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour to the ANTI-TERRORIST HOTLINE ON   0800789321.

Many thanks- Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information or advice regarding this message.

PS Lesley Robinson

South East Neighbourhood Patrol Team
tel 01977 601044

PLEASE CAN YOU PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO YOU WATCH MEMBERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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14) Wednesday 4th July, 2007          ASBO Awareness Event

Dear Co-ordinator,
 I have been asked to invite you to an 'Anti Social Behaviour Awareness Event' on Wednesday 4th July between 7pm and 9pm In the Kingswood Suite, Wakefield Town Hall..
There will be short presentations by ;- The Anti Social Behaviour Unit, The Crown Prosecution Service, Wakefield Youth Offending Team and Wakefield and District Housing.
There will also be representatives present from other partner agencies, including Fire and Rescue and Environmental Services.
Refreshments will be provided.
The official invite is below.
Please pass this invite on to all of you watch members.
Kind Regards
Helen

(See attached file: INVITATION asbo roadshow.doc)

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13) Wednesday 23rd May, 2007       NATIONAL DRUGS DAY

May 23rd has been designated by the Home Office as National Drugs Day.
West Yorkshire Police are committed every day of the year to tackle the issues surrounding drugs, but May 23rd gives an opportunity to bring to everyone’s attention the problems to both individuals and communities that drug taking and drug dealing brings.

West Yorkshire Police are particularly interested in:

·     People who are dealing drugs – those people who either pull up in a vehicle in your street/area and immediately attract other people to it for short periods of time – passing items to and from / through vehicle windows.
·     People who similarly arrive on foot and attract lots of people literally swarming around them like bees round a ‘ honey pot ‘
·     Houses in your street/area which attract lots of people at the same time, or a steady stream of people visiting for very short periods of time.
Could these people be dealing in or purchasing drugs, if so police would like to hear from you – basic things like a car number, descriptions of persons& vehicles, any names and times when these activities happen.

The Police yardstick is that drug dealers ought to be in prison and drug users need to be in treatment – but we need to know about dealers & users in order to take appropriate action against them.

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team is interested to know where the local drug users are using their drugs – this may be indicated by used syringes and lots of burnt tin foil on the floor.

·     Police are also interested in drug users who also drive vehicles – drug drivers pose just as much a threat as those who drink and drive.

Although the 23rd May is a designated day to highlight drugs – West Yorkshire Police are tirelessly working throughout the year with other agencies to improve  the quality of life for people who live in areas like yours and we’re having quite a bit of success. This year West Yorkshire
Police:
·     Have arrested over a 1000 people for drug dealing offences
·     Have taken around £4,000,000 from people involved in drug dealing
Is there someone in your street/area who is living beyond their means and doesn’t appear to have a legitimate income, but still drives around in a ‘flash car ‘. Police have the lawful means to confiscate vehicles which are owned by drug dealers and ‘ bring them back down to earth ‘ by taking their
ill gotten wealth away from them – but we need to know their names and a few basic details to start investigating these drug dealing criminals.
Drug dealers are often more fearful of loosing their wealth and their symbols of wealth than going to prison.
West Yorkshire Police are in a strong position to recover assets from drug dealers - money, cars, and houses – but often need your help to initially identify them.

You can contact the Police by ringing 0845 6060606 or alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Callers are never traced and cash rewards are available.

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12) Wednesday 16th May, 2007                Umpire Close, Newton Hill

Type of Crime :  BURGLARY

Location of Crime :  UMPIRE CLOSE, NEWTON HILL

Times / Dates Between :  3.50AM  WEDNESDAY 16/05/07

Details : PERSON UNKNOWN GAIN ENTRY TO LARGE DETACHED HOUSE BY FORCING LOCK
FROM PATIO DOORS. GAIN ENTRY TO LIVING ROOM . ALARM ACTIVATED , OFFENDERS
MAKE OFF WITH WALLET AND WATCH TAKEN FROM ROOM.

Property Stolen :  'COACH WALLET', CASH, VALUABLE MANS WATCH.

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

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11) Friday 4th May, 2007                Sheridan Street Outwood

Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : SHERIDAN STREET, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :  2AM FRI 04/05/07

Details :  WHILST OCCUPANTS ARE ASLEEP IN BED, PERSON/S UNKNOWN GAIN ENTRY
TO SEMI DETACHED HOUSE BY THROWING A LARGE ROCK THROUGH GLASS OF PATIO DOOR
AT REAR OF HOUSE. THIS CAUSES OCCUPANTS DOG TO BARK, OFFENDERS REACH
THROUGH AND REMOVE 2 BUNCHES OF KEYS AND USE THESE TO GAIN ENTRY TO AND
STEAL COMPLAINANTS CAR WHICH WAS PARKED ON DRIVEWAY. (CAR HAS NOW BEEN
FOUND)

Property Stolen : 2 BUNCHES OF KEYS , BLUE RENAULT MEGANE MOTOR CAR -
RECOVERED

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

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10) Tuesday 24th April, 2007 - Virginia Gardens Outwood

Type of Crime :   ATTEMPT BURGLARY

Location of Crime :  VIRGINIA GARDENS, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :  1AM - 9.30AM TUESDAY 24/04/07

Details :  PERSON/S UNKNOWN HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GAIN ENTRY TO A  DETACHED HOUSE BY FORCING THE LOCK ON THE UPVC FRONT  ENTRANCE DOOR. IT IS THOUGHT THAT THE OFFENDERS HAVE BEEN DISTURBED AS THE DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN DISCARDED ON THE FLOOR AND THE OFFENDERS DID NOT ENTER THE HOUSE. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE OFFENDERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO GAIN ENTRY TO STEAL THE COMPLAINANTS CAR KEYS AS HE HAD A MERCEDES CAR PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY

Property Stolen : NIL

Suspect Description(s) :NONE

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09) Monday 23rd April, 2007 - Andrew Crescent, Outwood

Dear Co-ordinator,

Please pass the following information to members of your Neighbourhood
Watch.

Type of Crime : BURGLARY
Location of Crime : ANDREW CRESCENT OUTWOOD
Times / Dates Between :  1.15AM MONDAY 23/04/07
Details : COMPLAINANT IS AWOKEN TO A LOUD BANG. GOES DOWNSTAIRS TO FIND THAT SOME ONE HAS THROWN A PAVING SLAB THROUGH THE GLASS PANEL IN THE DOOR, REACHED THROUGH AND UNLOCKED DOOR. ENTERED KITCHEN AND REMOVED CAR KEYS FROM KITCHEN WORK SURFACE WHERE THEY HAD BEEN VISIBLE TO ANYONE LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW AND THEN DRIVEN OFF IN COMPLAINANTS CAR.

Property Stolen : GREY COLOURED VAUXHALL ASTRA MOTOR CAR REG NO. KL06BAO

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

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08) Tuesday 3rd April, 2007        HMI Survey

Dear Co-ordinator,

Neighbourhood Policing has now been in existence for just over two years.
Some of the stated aims are to deliver a tailored service to each
individual neighbourhood. By making contact with key individuals and
seeking feed back from local meetings, we aim to address the issues that
matter most to you. Neighbourhood Policing teams will have Police Officers
and Police Community Support Officers dedicated to working in your area.
Hopefully you already know who these officers are and how to contact them.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate are independent from the Police Service and
their role is to evaluate different aspects of Police service delivery.
Starting in mid April there will be a series of telephone surveys by a
research company acting on behalf of Her majesty's Inspectorate. People are
selected at random. Should you or somebody you know be contacted, do not be
alarmed! Please cooperate and give them your honest opinions. They may ask
about some of the issues that have been mentioned above.

In case that you are in any doubt, there are contact names and numbers
below for your local area. Please feel free to distribute them as far and
wide as possible. May we also remind you that up to date information is
available on the internet a www.wypnpt.org

Thank you for your continued support and please remember that your
contribution does make a difference.

Please pass this message on to all of your watch members.

PC Helen Crossley
Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer
Normanton Police Station

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07) Sunday 18th March, 2007 - Leeds Road Newton Hill

Dear Co-ordinator,

Please pass the following information to members of your Neighbourhood
Watch.


Type of Crime : BURGLARY

Location of Crime : LEEDS ROAD, NEWTON HILL

Times / Dates Between :  1.35PM SUNDAY 18/03/07

Details : SUSPECT GAINS ENTRY TO HOUSE VIA CONSERVATORY AT REAR OF PROPERTY AND THEN USES A BRICK FROM THE GARDEN TO SMASH HIS WAY THROUGH  2ND SET OF DOUBLE DOORS. UNTIDY SEARCH MADE OF ALL ROOMS IGNORING LARGE FAMILY DOG. !
SEEN BY NEIGHBOUR TO LEAVE HOUSE AND FOLLOWED BUT LOST IN AREA OF GREY STREET IN OUTWOOD.

Property Stolen : PLAYSTATION 2 CONSOLE

Suspect Description(s) : WHITE MALE, EARLY 20'S , SHORT DARK HAIR, WEARING
A BLACK SHINY PARKA JACKET WITH A WHITE STRIPE DOWN THE ARMS. WHITE
TRAINERS AND DARK JEANS.

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06) Thursday 15th March, 2007 - Tarn Court, Outwood

Type of Crime :  Theft from a vehicle

Location of Crime :  TARN COURT, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :  5:00 AM - 8:00 AM THURSDAY 15/03/07

Details : Representative's wheely briefcase stolen from car boot. Recovered locally
              Further details to follow when available.

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05) Friday 2nd March, 2007 - Annie Street, Outwood

Type of Crime :  BURGLARY

Location of Crime :  ANNIE STREET, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :  9AM - 12PM FRIDAY 02/03/07

Details : WHILST COMPLAINANT IS SAT IN LOUNGE, SUSPECT HAS ENTERED THROUGH UNLOCKED FRONT DOOR, REMOVED ITEMS FROM COMPLAINANTS BEDROOM AND MADE GOOD THEIR ESCAPE UNHEARD.

Property Stolen : BLACK MARKS AND SPENCERS HAND BAG, CREAM BURBERRY TYPE
PURSE, CASH, BUS PASS, 5 BANK CARDS, PHOTOS

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

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04) Vehicle stolen from Bolus Close (Newton Lane / Rooks Nest Road)

Type of Crime : Theft of a Vehicle

Location of Crime : BOLUS CLOSE, Outwood
Times / Dates Between : FRIDAY Evening 16/03/07 and SATURDAY morning 17/03/07

Details : Recovered but a 'write off' due to excessive damage - Vehicle recovered from a
Golf course (Ossett area ?)  Crime No: DA074811

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03) Wednesday 14th February, 2007 - Heather Close, Outwood

Dear Co-ordinator,

Please pass the following information to members of your Neighbourhood
Watch.


Type of Crime : ATTEMPT BURGLARY

Location of Crime : HEATHER CLOSE, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between : 3PM WEDNESDAY 14/02/07

Details : WHILST  COMPLAINANTS WERE IN , SUSPECT FORCES LOCK ON INTEGRAL GARAGE DOOR AND GAINS ENTRY. COMPLAINANT HEARS NOISES COMING FROM GARAGE AND OPENS INTERNAL GARAGE DOOR TO FIND GARAGE DOOR WIDE OPEN. GOES TO BOTTOM OF DRIVE AND SEES SUSPECT RUNNING AWAY. BELIEVED NOTHING STOLEN.

Property Stolen : NIL

Suspect Description(s) :WHITE MALE, EARLY 20'S, DARK COLOURED HAIR, WEARING
GREEN PARKER COAT.

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02) Wednesday 14th February, 2007 - Meeting Tuesday 13th March, 2007

Dear Co-ordinator,

I have been asked to inform you of a public meeting to be held  at 7pm on Tuesday 13th March 2007. at Ossett Town Hall, Ossett.

The meeting is for the residents of the Wakefield (west) area, to meet with members of the Wakefield Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), to learn about proposals for Policing the area and for you to express your concerns and fears about local crime and anti-social behaviour.

* * * Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators and their members from the whole of
the Wakefield District have been invited to Ossett Town Hall as on this occasion there will be 2 guest speakers. The speakers are two local Magistrates who will be giving a short power point  presentation followed by a question and answer session. This could be the only time the
magistrates will be available to give this presentation. This will be a good opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Magistrate. * * * *

If you are unable to attend this meeting, you are invited to attend at Ossett Police Station between 12pm and 2pm on any Friday afternoon and you will be able to speak to a member of the team to discuss any issues that you feel are affecting your community.

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01) Sunday 14th January, 2007 - Meadow Vale, Outwood

Dear Co-ordinator,

Please pass the following information to members of your Neighbourhood
Watch.

Type of Crime :  ATTEMPT BURGLARY

Location of Crime :  MEADOW VALE, OUTWOOD

Times / Dates Between :  11AM - 5.25 PM SUNDAY 14/01/07

Details :  PERSON/S UNKNOWN ATTEMPT TO GAIN ENTRY TO DETACHED HOUSE BY TRYING TO FORCE THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE AWAY FROM THE DOOR WITH A SCREWDRIVER TYPE INSTRUMENT. UNSUCCESSFUL THEY MAKE GOOD THEIR ESCAPE.

Property Stolen :  NONE

Suspect Description(s) : NONE

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Emails should be sent to wakenhw@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk