tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9182340990957835512012-02-27T12:15:42.900ZBottesford NHWEditorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-70454882761790166512012-02-27T12:14:00.000Z2012-02-27T12:15:42.950ZBottesford NHW Alert: Anthony Nolan Trust Door-to-Door Fundraising/Mobile Phone Found - Updates/Attempted Theft from a Parked Car<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Anthony Nolan Trust Door-to-Door Fundraising</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Melton Council have now confirmed that there is <U>no permit</U> in place for this activity. This leaves two possibilities: either </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>the fund-raising is genuine but naive as to the legal requirements, or </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>the activity is fraudulent.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The Council is now pursuing this directly with the Trust. </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In the meantime please do <U>not</U> provide these callers with any personal information or cash. If you do receive a caller claiming to be fundraising for this Trust please report it to the police on the non-emergency 101 number so that the individuals can be checked out.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you have already donated cash or given your personal details to a doorstep caller you should contact the Anthony Nolan Trust directly. Depending on their response you might feel it appropriate to take steps to protect yourself from identity theft. Your own bank, Action Fraud and Experian (Credit Expert) can all advise on the necessary measures.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Mobile Phone Found</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The mobile phone that was found in the Rutland Car Park on Saturday has now been reunited with its owner.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Attempted Theft from a Parked Car</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Over the week-end a car parked on Walford Close was tampered with. It is believed that this was an attempt to steal either the catalytic converter or the alloy wheels. If anyone saw anything suspicious or knows anything about this, please contact the police on the non-emergency 101 number.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=265204010-27022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: <A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV></FONT> <DIV align=left> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7045488276179016651?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-68574413510631174542012-02-26T10:02:00.000Z2012-02-26T10:03:15.061ZBottesford NHW Alert: Mobile Phone Found<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=984144809-26022012>Yesterday, </SPAN>Saturday 25th Feb<SPAN class=984144809-26022012>,</SPAN> <SPAN class=984144809-26022012>a mobile phone was found </SPAN>in the Rutland Car Park<SPAN class=984144809-26022012>. If anyone lost a phone in that area, or knows of someone who has, please contact me.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=984144809-26022012></SPAN></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=984144809-26022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6857441351063117454?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-70895407095915915712012-02-25T10:53:00.001Z2012-02-25T10:53:52.889ZBottesford NHW Alert: Car Vandalised<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=328474310-25022012>A silver VW Polo parked on Albert Street from about 6.30pm on Thursday 16th Feb to lunchtime the following day was vandalised. If anyone saw this taking place or knows anything about it please contact PC Mark Longden. Mark can be contacted via the non-emergency 101 number.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=328474310-25022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328474310-25022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7089540709591591571?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-1846241486036933992012-02-24T10:25:00.000Z2012-02-24T10:26:26.147ZBottesford NHW Alert - Anthony Nolan Trust Door to Door Fund-Raising<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012>We have received a report that </SPAN>2 young black <SPAN class=624192109-24022012>youths were calling at properties in Riverside Way yesterday, </SPAN>asking people to sign up to give money to the above trust. They <SPAN class=624192109-24022012>we</SPAN>re wearing t shirts with Anthony Nolan on it, <SPAN class=624192109-24022012>but there is no report of ID badges or a permit.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012>We have tried to contact the trust, so far without success, and we are currently awaiting advice from Melton Council on whether a permit has been issued for this fund-raising. We will circulate more information as soon as we receive it.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012>In the meantime please treat any callers claiming to be fund-raising for this cause with extreme caution. If they do call on you and you decide to answer the door it would be extremely helpful if you could check if they have IDs and a permit, and let us at NHW know.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012><STRONG>As you will all know by now NHW does not encourage residents to give to charities at the door. There are serious risks to doing this especially if the callers are collecting personal information from you such as bank details. If you wish to donate to any charity it is much safer to do so directly.</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=624192109-24022012> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Email: <A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-184624148603693399?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-82269381329831971852012-02-23T11:34:00.001Z2012-02-23T11:34:25.625ZBottesford NHW Alert: Milk Stolen/Scrap Metal Van<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=468522311-23022012><STRONG>Milk Stolen</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=468522311-23022012>In the </SPAN>early hours of Tuesday morning milk was removed from <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>outside two </SPAN><SPAN class=468522311-23022012>properties on P</SPAN>infold <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>L</SPAN>ane<SPAN class=468522311-23022012> and W</SPAN>interbeck <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>C</SPAN>lose.<SPAN class=468522311-23022012> If anyone knos anything about this, or has had milk stolen themselves, please let me know. The police have not been involved at this stage.</SPAN><BR></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=468522311-23022012><STRONG>Scrap Metal Van</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>A White scrap metal collection van seen in <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>Harby </SPAN><SPAN class=468522311-23022012>yesterday, </SPAN>Thursday, <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>and may appear in other </SPAN>villages in the Vale. Vehicle registration Y128 CBD.<SPAN class=468522311-23022012> </SPAN>The occupants of this vehicle – 2 males have been spoken to by the police (PCSO Bob Wood 6622) and there are no <SPAN class=468522311-23022012>current </SPAN>concerns<SPAN class=468522311-23022012>.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=468522311-23022012></SPAN></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=468522311-23022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8226938132983197185?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-60801428064440648902012-02-21T10:20:00.000Z2012-02-21T10:22:20.946ZBottesford NHW Alert: Leaflets from City and County Neighbourhood Watch<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=218374709-21022012>Yesterday</SPAN> (Monday 20th), Harby residents received a yellow leaflet from City and County Neighbourhood Watch asking for £11.00 per year to join.<SPAN class=218374709-21022012> These leaflets may appear in Bottesford and the surrounding villages soon. <FONT color=#ff0000>There is no need to </FONT></SPAN><FONT color=#ff0000>subscribe to this scheme. </FONT>Our schemes in the Vale <SPAN class=218374709-21022012>are free to join. They are </SPAN>registered with the <STRONG>National Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch Network (England and Wales)<SPAN class=218374709-21022012>, </SPAN></STRONG> </FONT></FONT><A title="blocked::http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/" href="http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/"><FONT title=blocked::http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ size=2 face=Arial>www.ourwatch.org.uk</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2> This is the only recognised organisation which represents <SPAN class=218374709-21022012>N</SPAN><SPAN class=218374709-21022012>HW </SPAN>members across England and Wales who work with and are supported by the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)<SPAN class=218374709-21022012>.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Please pass this information to friends and neighbours who do not receive email alerts to prevent them wasting their money. Thank you.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: <A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV></FONT> <DIV align=left> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6080142806444064890?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-66407149310673104982012-02-19T10:42:00.000Z2012-02-19T10:47:26.991ZBottesford NHW Alerts: Internet Scams Warnings/Doorstep Crime TV Series<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN><STRONG>Scams <SPAN class=515492810-19022012>W</SPAN>arning for Internet <SPAN class=515492810-19022012>U</SPAN>sers</STRONG></SPAN></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Police in Nottinghamshire have asked computer users to be on their guard after a number of suspected internet frauds were reported to the force.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Nottinghamshire Police have received a number of calls in relation to an internet scam where members of the public receive an online pop-up message claiming to be from Strathclyde Police or the Metropolitan Police.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>The message states that the individual's computer has been locked by police, and that they will need to call a given number or pay a fine online for viewing inappropriate or illegal content online.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>The computer screen locks in most cases.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Samantha Hancock, of Nottinghamshire Police's Pre-Crime Unit, said: "Various police forces across the <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">UK</ST1:PLACE></ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> have informed the public that this is an internet scam and has absolutely nothing to do with them.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>"The police would like to make it clear that they would never ask the public for money under such circumstances and urge anyone who receives the pop-up to not to follow the payment instructions or call the number given.<SPAN class=515492810-19022012> </SPAN>"They should definitely not pay any money or divulge personal details."</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau are aware of the scam and are in the process of updating their websites with the correct information.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>If you receive such a message on your computer, rest assured that no one has discovered any illegal material on your system. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Removal of the virus needs to be done with care using the operating system's 'Safe Mode' as an incorrect removal could easily lead to your computer becoming unusable and all your data and files being lost. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>If you do not have specialised knowledge in this area, you are advised to seek professional advice in unlocking the computer and removing any associated virus.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>In a separate scam reported in the county, a man paid £260 to secure a £1,500 loan after receiving an unsolicited telephone call from a company who knew he had been researching loans on the internet. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>He never received the loan, and was abused when he rang the company to enquire about it.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>In several other cases, PC owners have been contacted by callers claiming to represent software companies, including Microsoft. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>The callers have offered to install security packages on the computer and have been able to access the computer remotely. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>The packages were installed, but it is not clear whether they are genuine packages or 'trojans' computer programmes which contain viruses or damaging malware.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>In all three cases, the computer owner was asked to make payment at shops with a Paypoint or Ukash facility or at a <ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Western Union</ST1:PLACE> money transfer shop. Another similarity was that the callers all had telephone numbers with 0203 dialling codes.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>Samantha Hancock added: "There is a real warning here about internet security. We all know that when we go online our security is compromised to a certain degree, but you should always exercise caution if you receive a cold call from someone who appears to know exactly what you have been searching for.<SPAN class=515492810-19022012> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>"There is always a risk in accepting offers from cold callers in any event. It is also highly unusual for companies to request payment in this way. Certainly, in the case of the loan, we know that this has proven to be a fraud. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>"There is nothing illegal about charging a fee to install a computer security package for someone or to resolve any other problem, as long as the service offered is legitimately provided. However, many genuine security packages can be easily downloaded free of charge.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>"There are undoubtedly individuals around the world who have identified this as a potential cash-generating enterprise, but it is difficult to know whether they can be relied upon to do what they offer. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>"If you are also suspicious that the caller is not the person they purport to be, it should sound alarm bells. Do not reveal personal financial information to anyone whose identity you cannot verify and trust. Loans should only be taken out with reputable, recognised companies."</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN>If anyone has any information about a similar incident, they should telephone their Police force Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN><SPAN class=515492810-19022012><STRONG>Doorstep Crime 999-TV Series</STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt" lang=EN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P><FONT size=3>Doorstep Crime 999 is a new television series hosted by Gloria Hunniford addressing the problem of distraction burglary and rogue traders. The first episode is being screened on Monday 20th February at 11am.<BR><BR>In the first episode, Gloria meets the south Londoner who lost his house and half a million pounds to a serial conman. Plus the shocking home movie footage, discovered by Lancashire Police, which helped convict a family of rogues whose crimes netted them a fortune.<BR><BR>Many of the examples used in the programme were based on examples provided by Neighbourhood Watch members from across the country.<BR><BR>For further crime prevention advice regarding distraction burglary or rogue traders got to<BR><STRONG>'Your doorstep, your decision'</STRONG> on the direct.gov website.</FONT></O:P></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><O:P> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=3>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=3>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></P> <DIV align=left><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></O:P></SPAN></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6640714931067310498?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-84782581856249495432012-02-19T10:15:00.000Z2012-02-19T10:21:30.444ZBottesford NHW Alert: Scrap Metal Van<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=343070710-19022012>A g</SPAN>reen flatbed van reg X839 FNV was seen twice in <SPAN class=343070710-19022012>L</SPAN>aurel <SPAN class=343070710-19022012>W</SPAN>ay <SPAN class=343070710-19022012>on F</SPAN>riday 17th <SPAN class=343070710-19022012>F</SPAN>eb around 6pm<SPAN class=343070710-19022012>. </SPAN> <SPAN class=343070710-19022012>It is a particular concern that this vehicle is operating after dark. Be alert and report any suspicious activity or people to the police. Please don't leave it to someone else!</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=343070710-19022012></SPAN></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=343070710-19022012>Crime in progress 999</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=343070710-19022012>Non-emergency 101</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN class=343070710-19022012></SPAN></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=ltr><SPAN class=343070710-19022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8478258185624949543?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-2575554378539757362012-02-17T09:12:00.000Z2012-02-17T09:13:11.005ZBottesford NHW Alert: Cold Caller/Lost Money-Updates<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012><STRONG>Cold Caller</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012>Thanks to all who emailed us about the man selling manure. He has now been identified. He is known and appears to be genuine.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012><STRONG>Lost Money</STRONG></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012>The cash that was lost on 4th February was picked up by a passer-by, handed in at the Spar shop and from there returned to the young lady who lost it. Our thanks to the honest person who handed it in.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=424210009-17022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=424210009-17022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line.</FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-257555437853975736?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-76380660047876828082012-02-16T12:44:00.001Z2012-02-16T12:44:58.860ZBottesford NHW Alert: Cold Caller<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=781183812-16022012>A man has been reported calling at properties on Grantham Rd this lunchtime offering bags of manure for sale. Silver Kia 4x4 reg FY61 ONW.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=781183812-16022012></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=781183812-16022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: </FONT><A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><FONT title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk size=2 face=Arial>JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7638066004787682808?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-90387741509275450532012-02-15T09:48:00.000Z2012-02-15T09:49:35.604ZBottesford NHW Alert: Car Key Burglary/Theft from Parked Van<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Car Key Burglary</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sometime during Monday night a house on Market Street was forcibly entered. Car keys were removed and used to steal the owners high value vehicle. The vehicle was later found in Vine Close (off Howitts Rd). Did you notice anything unusual or suspicious in those locations, or elsewhere in the village, during Monday evening/night? Did you see anyone driving a distinctive Audi Quattro around the village? If so please pass on your information to the police on the 101 non-emergency number.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A timely reminder then to look after your keys! Don't leave them lying around, unattended, and in full view. Hide them or secure them.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Theft from a Parked Van</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sometime between 10pm on Saturday night and 11am on Sunday morning a van parked on Queen Street was broken into and a number of power tools stolen. There were similar incidents in Nether St, Harby and City Rd, Stathern. Again, if </FONT> <FONT size=2 face=Arial>anyone </FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial>saw anything unusual or suspicious in those locations, or elsewhere in the Vale, please contact the police on the 101 non-emergency number.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Another timely reminder not to leave valuable tools in vehicles overnight.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>Please remember that the police cannot be everywhere to deter crime. The only way we can defeat thieves is through community action by:</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV> <UL> <LI><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG>taking appropriate precautions to protect our property</STRONG></FONT></SPAN> <LI><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Arial>looking out for our neighbours</FONT></STRONG></SPAN> <LI><SPAN class=328434508-15022012><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Arial>being alert and informing the police of any suspicious or unusual activity</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></LI></UL> <DIV><SPAN class=328434508-15022012> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Shilton</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Principal Coordinator</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Email: <A title=blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Mob: 0772 5636626</FONT></DIV></FONT> <DIV align=left> </DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line. </FONT></DIV> <DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-9038774150927545053?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-48716933220781461242012-02-12T14:34:00.001Z2012-02-12T14:34:23.953ZKey Found<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">On Friday <span class="640041214-12022012">evening at </span>about 6pm <span class="640041214-12022012">a mo<span class="390483114-12022012">r</span>tice type key with leather fob was found near the junction of </span>Grantham Road <span class="640041214-12022012">and </span>Station Road<span class="640041214-12022012">. The find has been</span> reported to <span class="640041214-12022012">the police. If anyone has lost such a key or knows someone who has, please contact me and |I will pass on contact details to the finder.</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span class="640041214-12022012"></span></font></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span class="640041214-12022012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4871693322078146124?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-43059802709235658912012-02-10T12:59:00.001Z2012-02-10T12:59:43.917ZRSPCA Fundraisers<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2">This is to make people aware that there are professional fundraisers circulating in the Harby <span class="921032708-09022012">area </span>fundraising for the RSPCA , and they may be coming to our area soon. As usual they are asking for bank details.<span class="921032708-09022012"> <strong>NHW advice is not to give out personal details at the door</strong>. If you wish to donate to the RSPCA or any other charity you are safer dealing with them direct.</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div><div align="left"> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4305980270923565891?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-52917043807208949832012-02-10T12:58:00.000Z2012-02-10T12:59:43.558ZBeware of cold callers offering free home alarm systems<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">This is a message to all NHW members from our colleagues in Nottinghamshire.<br><br>Nottinghamshire Trading Standards have received information about alarm companies telephoning vulnerable residents and offering free home alarm systems. <br></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Trading Standards never recommend employing a trader based on a cold call.<br></font></span></strong></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Nottinghamshire Trading Standards is urging consumers to say no to companies offering these free appliances, claiming they are working with the police or as part of a Government scheme.<br></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">The salesman will typically cold call, keen to make a home visit the same day to discuss the installation of a free or cheap alarm. The companies are reported to use high pressure tactics and to scaremonger about rising crime levels in the area, while some are reported to make misleading claims about the alarms being directly linked to the police. </font></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">What they fail to mention are the fees that residents will have to pay for the installation, monitoring, upkeep and rapid response facilities, which can add up to thousands of pounds.<br></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">If you have received a similar call or are suspicious of a cold caller operating in your area please contact Consumer Direct, the Government's consumer advice service on 08454 04 05 06.<br><br>Please pass this message on to your friends and colleagues or vulnerable residents which you might know.<br><br></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><strong><font face="Arial">Trading Standards recommend the following:<br></font></strong></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">- Keep your front and back doors locked, even when you're at home. Fix a security chain to your door, and make sure you use it every time someone calls.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">- If you need work carried out contact the Buy With Confidence scheme for details of trades people who have demonstrated their commitment to fair and honest trading on </font><a title="blocked::http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/" href="http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/" target="blank"><font title="blocked::http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/" face="Arial">www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk</font></a><font face="Arial"> or 08454 04 05 06.<br></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial"> </font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><span class="781481209-10022012"></span><font face="Arial"><strong>B</strong><span class="781481209-10022012"><strong>ottesford Principal Co-ordinator's Note</strong>: Members will know that I have recently circulated an email asking for experience and recommendations about alarm systems/installers. The response has been excellent and if anyone is thinking about installing an alarm I am happy to share that information. My thanks to all of those who took the trouble to respond to that request. The information supplied has been very useful.</span></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial"><span class="781481209-10022012"></span></font></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><span class="781481209-10022012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-5291704380720894983?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-70125462273635897352012-02-07T17:49:00.001Z2012-02-07T17:49:44.421ZTheft from cars<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"><strong>Theft From Parked Cars</strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012">We have received a report that three cars parked overnight in Long Clawson were broken into and contents removed. The incidents took place in East End, Church Lane and Church Street. The police would like to hear from anyone in that area who saw or heard anything. They can be contacted on the national non-emergency 101 number or through Crimestoppers.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012">Obviously it is unlikely that Bottesford residents will be in a position to help with this one, but I have circulated it so that everyone is aware that there is currently a heightened risk of this sort of crime. Please be aware. If possible take extra precautions to protect your property and report anything suspicious to the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"><strong>Please don't ignore suspicious activity or people - report it to the police.</strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"><strong></strong></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"><strong>Intruder Alarms</strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012">We have been approached by a resident intending to fit a new intruder alarm. The police advice is to get at least three quotations and where possible to seek personal recommendations. This is a request regarding the latter. Can anyone offer a recommendation of a product/installation company from their own positive experience? If so please pass details to me and I will forward them on.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="671083715-07022012"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="671083715-07022012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7012546227363589735?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-74195115891193478682012-02-06T16:03:00.001Z2012-02-06T16:03:22.504ZMotor Insurance Scam<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">This is a message f<span class="046522415-06022012">rom Lincolnshire police:</span><br><br>Today, 06/02/12 the Motor Insurers Group have issued a warning regarding a company that are issuing vehicle insurance certificates that may be invalid. The company in question is <strong>Aston Midshires Insurance</strong>, the policies that they are issuing may be invalid and a vehicle that is insured with them may be liable to seizure by the Police. <br><br>You can check if your vehicle is insured by visiting </font><a title="blocked::http://www.askmid.com/" href="http://www.askmid.com/"><font title="blocked::http://www.askmid.com/" size="2" face="Arial">www.askMID.com</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">. If you are currently insured with this company and believe that your cover may be invalid, then contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506. Remember it is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is adequately insured for use on the roads.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7419511589119347868?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-3716990131851994312012-01-29T10:06:00.001Z2012-01-29T10:06:14.190ZUrgent Ford Transit KS51 ETZ<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><b><font size="5" face="Arial">LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE - Operation Brompton Appeal</font></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong><font face="Arial">Have you seen this vehicle parked in a street or location near you? Is it currently parked on a neighbours drive way?</font></strong></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">A white Ford Transit Van registration </span><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; ">KS51 ETZ</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> is believed to be actively involved in metal theft at rural locations in Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties.</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">The occupants of the vehicle enter private land to look for items to steal, if challenged they state they are shooting and have permission to be there or that they are looking for the owner of the land.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">The occupants are two white males, the first is approx 5ft 9in tall medium build with short brown hair the second is approx 5ft 9in tall broad build with short ginger hair.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">If you know this vehicle, please report information to Lincolnshire Police Force on 101, or if you believe an offence is being committed ring 999.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><b><font face="Arial"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; ">Call</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font color="#ff0000"> Crimestoppers </font></span></b><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; ">anonymously on Tel:</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font color="#ff0000"> 0800 555 111</font></span></b></font></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><b><font size="3" face="Arial"></font></b> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">(A national charity that enables members of the public to give confidential information relating to crimes and criminal activity, without giving their name or details.)</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="3" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="3" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-371699013185199431?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-30394169533740599032012-01-29T10:05:00.001Z2012-01-29T10:05:20.889ZScam<p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="000043609-29012012">A</span>n email entitled '<strong>Population Census: a message to everyone - act now</strong>' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance.</font></font></p><p><font size="2" face="Arial">This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics.</font></p><p><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="000043609-29012012">T</span>he links in the e-mail could download malware to any computer where the user clicks on the links. This could put your personal data, including financial information, at risk.</font></font></p><p><font size="2" face="Arial">Anyone receiving this, or similar emails, <strong>should delete them, not open any links and certainly not provide any information</strong>.</font></p><p><font size="2" face="Arial">For more information on how to protect yourself from this type of threat, please see </font><a title="blocked::http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/get-safe-on-line.html Get safe on line" href="http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/get-safe-on-line.html"><font title="blocked::http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/get-safe-on-line.html" size="2" face="Arial">www.getsafeonline.org</font></a></p><p><font size="2" face="Arial">If you wish to, please report receipt of any such suspicious emails to </font><a title="blocked::http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/action-fraud.html Action Fraud" href="http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/action-fraud.html"><font title="blocked::http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/external-links/other/action-fraud.html" size="2" face="Arial">www.actionfraud.org.uk</font></a><font face="Arial"><font size="2">.<span class="000043609-29012012"> This site is also a very useful resource for keeping up to date with current scams and other fraudulent avtivity.</span></font></font></p><p><font size="2" face="Arial">ONS takes the protection of personal census information extremely seriously. Collection of census data was completed last year and no further requests will be forthcoming from the Office for National Statistics relating to the 2011 Census.</font></p><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-3039416953374059903?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-72318739635706834292012-01-26T15:23:00.001Z2012-01-26T15:23:45.034ZDistraction Burglaries<p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Police in the Vale of Belvoir are reminding residents to protect themselves from distraction burglaries by being vigilant in checking callers to their home.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">The warning follows an incident in Long Clawson yesterday evening, Wednesday 25<sup>th</sup> January 2012.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">At around 8.00pm a male and female visited the home of an 89-year-old woman in a residential area in Long Clawson claiming to be new carers.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">The description of the couple is that they are white and in their 30's.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">It is believed that nothing has been stolen at the time of the burglary. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Anyone who saw individuals matching these descriptions in the area yesterday are asked to contact Leicestershire Police by dialling 101 and quoting incident number 739 of 25<sup>th</sup> January 2012.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity Crime-stoppers on 0800 555 111 or via </font></span><a title="blocked::http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/" href="http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/"><font title="blocked::http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/" size="2">www.crimestoppers-uk.org</font></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Police are also urging the community to contact them immediately if they are suspicious of <span class="281281415-26012012">anyone</span> calling at their home and <span class="281281415-26012012">they are </span>advising residents to follow some simple crime prevention steps if they have unplanned callers at their home:<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">If a business caller comes to your home without making an appointment keep the door shut, even if the caller appears to look official or presents ID<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Check their story by phoning the organisation they claim to represent. Look up the number in your telephone book rather than relying on the one on their card when you do this. No representative of a legitimate organisation will mind waiting while you do this.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Watch out if the caller appears to be in a hurry and never feel pressured or embarrassed into letting someone in.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2">Call the Police if you are suspicious of <span class="281281415-26012012">any </span>unexpected business visitors.</font></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></o:p></span></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7231873963570683429?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-83709720091884862852012-01-25T16:46:00.001Z2012-01-25T16:46:44.113ZBurglaries<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012">I am pleased to report that the public are reporting suspicious people/activity to the police following the 3 burglaries at the week-end. Whilst the police pursue their enquiries it is important that we all remain extra vigilant and continue to keep the police informed of anything which looks suspicious. Until these criminals are apprehended the risk of further burglaries remains high, so please take sensible precautions:</span></span></div><ul style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012">Make sure all windows and doors are locked</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><span class="953121911-25012012">If possible secure access to the rear of your property or other areas which are out of sight of neighbours or passers by</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><span class="953121911-25012012">Don't leave house or car keys lying about in view or in obvious places</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><span class="953121911-25012012">If the house is empty at night leave one or two lights on</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><span class="953121911-25012012">Consider leaving the TV/radio on to give the impression that someone is at home</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><span class="953121911-25012012">If you have an alarm make sure it is in working order and use it</span></span></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012">Taking these precautions may well save you the distress and inconvenience of being burgled.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="953121911-25012012"></span><div align="left">John Shilton</div><div align="left">Principal Coordinator</div><div align="left">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Mob: 0772 5636626</div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8370972009188486285?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-14909852073985981042012-01-22T20:34:00.001Z2012-01-22T20:34:02.346ZBurglaries Bottesford<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="031090320-22012012">Another burglary has been reported in Bottesford overnight. This one on Beckingthorpe Drive. The police need the community's help to bring those responsible before the courts. If you have seen <u>anything</u> suspicious <u>anywhere</u> in Bottesford or the surrounding areas over the last few days please report it to the police on the non-emergency 101 number.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="031090320-22012012"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="031090320-22012012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1490985207398598104?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-17002697946040507442012-01-21T15:14:00.001Z2012-01-21T15:14:58.293ZPolice Survey<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </span><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial">We have been asked by Leicestershire Constabulary to encourage people to complete these priority setting surveys.</font></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial">The link below goes to the police website where you can complete the survey.</font></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><a title="blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/surveys/consultation/ http://www.leics.police.uk/surveys/consultation/" href="http://www.leics.police.uk/surveys/consultation/">http://www.leics.police.uk/surveys/consultation/</a></font></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div style="font-style: normal; display: inline; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: small; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1700269794604050744?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-70187925851971424242012-01-19T20:48:00.001Z2012-01-19T20:48:05.432ZSuspicious vehicles<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">There have been three suspicious vehicles around the vale area this afternoon<span class="359162220-19012012"> (Thurs)</span>. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">B3 SHO which is a green Mitsubishi Shogun containing two males with Irish accents going onto farms asking if there was any ferreting available. </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">X701 GOT which is a red high Ford Transit containing three males who were seen up a farm track looking into a barn. </span></span><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="359162220-19012012"></span></st1:place></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">There has also been a vehicle with a hiab on the back but no details have been taken.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">Please be extra vigilant and call 101 for any suspicious sightings.</span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><div align="left">John Shilton</div><div align="left">Principal Coordinator</div><div align="left">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Mob: 0772 5636626</div></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7018792585197142424?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-78618968073195589452012-01-19T13:55:00.001Z2012-01-19T13:55:29.338ZDog Lost<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="656033413-19012012">A black and white collie type dog was lost from Allington this morning (Thurs). It was last at seen about 10am crossing the large field behind Muston church heading in a westerly direction towards the canal. It is a rescue dog which has only been with new owners for three days and is clearly very nervous and frightened. Could anyone sighting the dog, or better still securing it, please contact me with details.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="656033413-19012012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7861896807319558945?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-33599618378462467442012-01-17T15:56:00.001Z2012-01-17T15:56:08.454ZKeys found<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="687451109-17012012">A </span>door key<span class="687451109-17012012">/key ring</span> <span class="687451109-17012012">was</span><span class="687451109-17012012"> found </span>on the village hall football field <span class="687451109-17012012">yesterday (Monday). The keyring is quite distinctive. If you have lost a key in that area or know of someone who has please contact me.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="687451109-17012012"></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="687451109-17012012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-3359961837846246744?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-7849832506739036262012-01-16T16:05:00.001Z2012-01-16T16:05:06.682ZMonthly Police Blog<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Times; "><div style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.8; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="s3" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.8; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; position: static; z-index: auto; "><span class="s5" style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; ">Melton Mowbray Policing Area – </span><span class="s5" style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; ">January 2012</span><span class="s5" style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; ">"</span><span class="s6" style="line-height: 16px; font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold; ">Blog"</span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">Happy New Year if I am still able to say that mid January. I was very fortunate to have had 3 weeks off over the festive period but came back to that long list of e-mails and a full in tray. This blog is going to be a lengthy one so grab a coffee and get ready.</span><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">On Monday the funerals took place for Samantha, Genevieve, and Toby Day</span><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> which was a reminder of the tragic events I finished on last year. Our thoughts remain with the family particularly Adam and Kimberley. There is a memorial service at All Saints Church in Oakham at 2pm on 16</span><span class="s10" style="line-height: 8px; font-size: 7px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; vertical-align: super; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">th</span><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> February which will allow friends and family to remember them. I have also been touched by the kind messages I have had from the family thanking my staff who dealt with the tragic incident.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What seems strange is that although 2012 is the start of a new year the performance and budget year doesn't finish until April so there is a big push to finish this year in a strong position. House burglaries continue to be one of the top priorities for the Force who seek to deliver a 10% reduction which has become even more challenging in the economic climate when some of our criminals decide to commit these type of offences which affect people at a very personal level when their privacy is violated. Sadly Melton will not be delivering this reduction despite some hard work from the team here. However to put this in context burglaries over the previous 3 years have seen a 60% reduction which was the greatest in Leicestershire. In April last year we saw a big jump that we suspected was down to one suspect who is awaiting trial for 2 burglaries we have charged him with. Over the Chistmas period we say a significant rise with nearly 16 burglaries in a 28 day period. I can report some excellent police work resulting in a male being arrested and charged with 3 of these and is on remand currently awaiting trial. The town's CCTV was instrumental in this arrest.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">The big success story is the reductions in car crime both in terms of theft of and from cars which have seen reductions of 25% and 35% respectively. Some key arrests have been made of males from Nottinghamshire who have been stealing catalytic convertors which are stolen for the scrap value of the metals. Metal prices which include lead are soaring resulting in an increase in thefts of such items nationally. We have continually targeted this crime and have stopped and seized a number of scrap vans over the last 6 months where the occupants aren't complying with the law. On 20</span><span class="s10" style="line-height: 8px; font-size: 7px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; vertical-align: super; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">th</span><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> December (you may have seen the headline in the Melton Times) we joined forces with Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to have a day of action that saw 2 arrests during a visit to a scrap yard in Nottinghamshire. We have stepped up our patrols in the rural part of the Borough to target travelling criminality from across our borders which has also seen us working with our counterparts.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">The Safer Melton Partnership has allocated a significant sum of money £2000 in the fight against rural crime. They have also funded Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to tackle both crime and road safety.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What is the Safer Melton Partnership you may ask?</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">This is a collection of partners who address a number of areas which include crime, reducing re-offending, drugs and alcohol services, road safety and much more. We have reps from the fire service, police, Melton Borough Council both elected members and also officers, the Magistrates' bench, County Council, Health, Probation and I have probably missed some. We hold regular meetings and Councillor David Wright chairs the meetings looking at all areas of community safety. We have a budget of around £40k that is allocated to support the aims and this year the partnership has allocated funds to work around tackling domestic abuse, rural crime, road safety, funding was allocated to support CCTV, a Bottesford Youth worker, diversionary activities to reduce antisocial behaviour and underage drinking and the associated problems. Success is measured in a number of ways and Melton is showing some real successes addressing these problems.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">I am hoping that you will be able to soon read in the Melton Times about the CCTV in the town which supports the licensed premises and retail outlets as well as tackling other crime related matters.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">As well as tackling crime the police do all sorts of other stuff; on my first day back a gentleman suffered a cardiac arrest in our front office and one of my staff Pete Smith was able to save his life on the day that the British Heart Foundation launched their campaign around this topic with Vinnie Jones fronting a video. If you haven't seen this it is well worth a watch. It is so well put together and delivers a serious message which has proved here that it saves life.</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s9" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">I will finish with some justice outcomes:-</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">At the hearing on 8th December, 2011 at Leicester Crown Court, James Woollastone from the town pleaded guilty to the following charges</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">:-</span></div><p class="s11" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div class="s14" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 36px; text-align: justify; "><div class="s12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-family: Symbol; ">•</div><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">Theft from shop</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "></span></div><div class="s14" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 36px; text-align: justify; "><div class="s12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-family: Symbol; ">•</div><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "></span></div><div class="s14" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 36px; text-align: justify; "><div class="s12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-family: Symbol; ">•</div><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">Theft from shop</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "></span></div><div class="s14" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 36px; text-align: justify; "><div class="s12" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-family: Symbol; ">•</div><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">Use threatening words / behaviour to cause harassment alarm or distress</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "></span></div><p class="s11" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify; "><span class="s15" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; ">He was sentenced to 34 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 3 years – required to undertake an extended re-test</span><span class="s15" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; "></span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 144px; text-indent: -144px; text-align: justify; "><a name="Text1"></a><a name="Text14"></a><a name="Text2"></a><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">On 30</span><span class="s16" style="line-height: 8px; font-size: 7px; vertical-align: super; ">th</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "> November Samuel MCALLISTER 43yrs</span><a name="Text23"></a><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "> appeared at Leicester Crown</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 144px; text-indent: -144px; text-align: justify; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">Court charged with</span><a name="Text3"></a></div><p class="s17" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 144px; text-indent: -144px; text-align: justify; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 144px; text-indent: -144px; text-align: justify; "><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">Abstract Electicity / Producing Class B Drugs following a raid on cannabis</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; margin-left: 144px; text-indent: -144px; text-align: justify; "><span class="s13" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; ">factory</span><a name="Text4"></a></div><p class="s11" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; text-align: justify; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s15" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; ">He was sentenced to </span><a name="Text15"></a><span class="s15" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; ">20 Months Imprisonment</span></div><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span style="line-height: 14px; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">You can now also follow me on Twitter –I go under Melton Police and am still finding my feet with how it all works</span><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; ">Inspector John Gray</span></div><div><span class="s8" style="line-height: 14px; font-size: 12px; "><br></span></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-784983250673903626?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-86577769747774732612012-01-13T15:55:00.001Z2012-01-13T15:55:15.168ZWarning about a website calling itself neighbourhood watch<p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="828200912-13012012">Circulated on behalf of Leicestershire Police:</span></font></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="828200912-13012012">P</span>OLICE across the country are issuing a warning about a website calling itself neighbourhood watch.</font></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">The website, <a href="http://nhwo.co.uk/">nhwo.co.uk</a>, was launched on December 14 and we would like to stress that it is not supported by the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN) which is the official national body representing ALL Neighbourhood Watch members in England & Wales.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">The site pitches to Neighbourhood Watch members to register their scheme to obtain membership resources. </font><font size="2" face="Arial">It sells a 'co-ordinators pack' at £39.99 which includes two street signs, stickers and a high visibility vest with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator on the back.<br><br>Neighbourhood Watch stickers are supplied nationally at no cost to members and street signs are supplied in Leicestershire from only £6.50</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Details of the <strong> free</strong> national Neighbourhood Watch scheme can be found at </font><a title="blocked::http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/" href="http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/" target="_blank"><font title="blocked::http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/" size="2" face="Arial">www.ourwatch.org.uk</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> <br><br>Anyone wishing to join or set up a scheme can register online at the official Police recognised website for both the Leicestershire & Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations at : </font><a title="blocked::http://www.leicestershireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk/" href="http://www.leicestershireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk/" target="_blank"><font title="blocked::http://www.leicestershireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk/" size="2" face="Arial">www.leicestershireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial"> <br><br><br></font><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><strong>IT IS TOTALLY FREE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH IN LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND<br></strong><br></font></font></p><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8657776974777473261?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-33601932238771828602012-01-12T15:35:00.001Z2012-01-12T15:35:05.239ZDiesel Thefts and Scrap Van<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="703450110-12012012">Diesel Thefts:</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="703450110-12012012">A number of diesel thefts from parked vehicles have been reported across the Vale including one in Bottesford. Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="703450110-12012012"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="703450110-12012012">Crime in progress - 999</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="703450110-12012012"><div><font size="2" face="Arial">Suspicious circumstances/people <span class="703450110-12012012">or to arrange to see a police officer - </span>101</font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span class="703450110-12012012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Scrap Vehicle:</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="703450110-12012012">Police are interested in a </span>white flat bed transit type vehicle without sign writing containing two males <span class="703450110-12012012">that was seen looking for scrap in the village yesterday. T</span>he first part of the <span class="703450110-12012012">vehicle </span>registration <span class="703450110-12012012">is thought to be </span>R177<span class="703450110-12012012">. If anybody knows the vehicle or sees it could they please pass the full registration to the police using the national 101 non-emergency number and reference the report "for the attention of PC4364 Sharon Roscoe"</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="703450110-12012012"></span></span> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="703450110-12012012"><div align="left">John Shilton</div><div align="left">Principal Coordinator</div><div align="left">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Mob: 0772 5636626</div></span></span></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-3360193223877182860?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-47928055708027291032012-01-10T17:48:00.003Z2012-01-10T17:48:47.661ZCold Callers<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="015360010-09012012"><font face="Arial"><font size="2">At this time of the year there are businesses in the area cold calling on residents offering to prune trees. Many of these are legitimate businesses that will do a good job for a fair rate, but there is no compulsory regulation in this area so it can attract less reputable businesses. <span class="546315611-07012012">NHW advice is to to ignore cold calling approaches - giving them your business only encourages them to continue the practice of cold calling. If you want a service or to pursue a claim for something approach a reputable company directly yourself. However, not everybody is in a position to do this but anyone tempted to buy this service at the door should exercise ext<span class="687294316-10012012">r</span>eme caution and take some simple precautions:</span></font></font></span></div><ul style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012"><span class="687294316-10012012">Only deal with businesses that have completed work satisfactorily for friends or neighbours - in many instances other people's experience is the best guide to what you might expect from a business in terms of cost, quality and customer satisfaction</span></span></span></font></li><li><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Ensure that the operators have some appropriate qualifications for the work they are offering and are accredited eg Aboricultural Association - Approved Contractor</span></span></font></font></li><li><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Ensure that you have contact details of the business offering the service. If there are no contact details on the transport they use or on a business card do not employ them. A mobile telephone number alone is not enough to signal a legitimate, reliable business.</span></span></font></font></li><li><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">As an extra precaution you could note the registration number of their vehicle</span></span></font></font></li><li><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012"></span></span><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Agree the price <u>in advance</u> but only pay on satisfactory completion of the work</span></span></font></font></li><li><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Ensure they are clear what is included in the price <u>in advance</u>, ideally in writing. For example, does the job include disposal of prunings?</span></span></font></font></li><li><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Get an estimate of how long the work will take</span></span></font></font></li><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">Ensure they will provide a written receipt</span></span></font></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012">If you follow these guidelines you should minimise the possibility of conflict arising but if it does and you feel threatened you can use the police 999 emergency number to summon assistance. Threatening behaviour is a criminal offence. If you are unhappy with the service you can raise it with the local authority trading standards office, but they will only be able to pursue it if they can track down the business concerned - hence the advice above.</span></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012"></span></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="015360010-09012012"><span class="546315611-07012012"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4792805570802729103?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-50351259337606775652012-01-10T17:48:00.001Z2012-01-10T17:48:22.587ZPolicing in 2012<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><font face="Arial">This message is <span class="937260717-10012012">being circulated </span>behalf of Leicestershire Police Authority:</font></span></strong></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><font face="Arial">You are warmly invited to one of a series of meetings with the Chair of the Police Authority and the Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><font face="Arial">The meetings will enable us to explain more about the financial challenges to be faced in 2012-13 and hear your views.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><font face="Arial">Further information is contained in the attached invitation.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span class="937260717-10012012"><font face="Arial">***************************************</font></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span class="937260717-10012012"><font face="Arial"></font></span></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span class="937260717-10012012"><font face="Arial">Bottesford NHW Principal Co-ordinators Note: These are important meetings and it is crucial that our communities in the Vale are well represented. My understanding is that the police are facing the most serious budget situation in my lifetime and there are already rumours that front-line police officer posts will be lost. For that reason NHW is urging people to attend and to make their views known. Unfortunately the geographical distribution of the four meetings is not helpful to those of us in the Vale. Simply put there is no venue in the northern half of the county and Oakham being the nearest would involve Bottesford residents in a 50 mile round trip. We have made representations about this through our police contacts and are currently awaiting a response.</font></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span class="937260717-10012012"></span></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span class="937260717-10012012"><div align="left"><font face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-5035125933760677565?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-85213298074523519702012-01-03T21:28:00.001Z2012-01-03T21:28:35.679ZTheft of Phones and Computers<table border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width: 758px; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; position: relative; z-index: 0; "><tbody><tr><td style="padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; "><div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"><strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Software could help protect your new gadgets</span></strong></strong></font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"><strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; "></span></strong></strong></font> </div><strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; "></span></strong></strong></div><div><strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; "></span></strong></strong><div><span class="593590719-03012012"></span><font face="Arial">T<span class="593590719-03012012">he following message is being circulated around the NHW network. It is particularly timely given the recent report of an Iphone being stolen in the Bull pub in Bottesford.</span><br><br>Laptops, mobile phones and PCs were at the top of many people's Christmas lists this year. </font><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">But expensive gadgets are also a major attraction for thieves and Neighbourhood Watch are urging people to consider making use of free software to protect their property against theft. <br></font></span></div></div><div><div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">One option available that can be used is <strong><strong>Prey</strong></strong>, an application that helps track and find lost or stolen computers and phones. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The free software can be downloaded directly onto a device and allows owners to trace the whereabouts of the item if it is stolen. </span></font><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial">It also provides a screenshot of a computer's running desktop and takes a picture from computers with built-in webcams. <br></font></span></div></div><div><div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The software also allows users to trigger a range of actions, such as sound an alarm, send a message to appear on screen, or even lock the device from being used. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The Prey software requires an internet connection to work and will attempt to log on to the nearest WiFi access point available.</span></font></div></div><div><div><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">It can be downloaded free from </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><a title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.preyproject.com/" href="wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.preyproject.com/"><font title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.preyproject.com/" color="#0000ff"><span title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.preyproject.com/" style="font-size: 12pt; ">www.preyproject.com</span></font></a></span></font></div></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div><div><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><br><font face="Arial">Anyone receiving valuable gifts like bikes, phones or computers this Christmas are also being urged to register their goods on a secure web based national database. </font></span></font><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The Immobilise register allows police to reunite rightful owners with their property and is a powerful tool in the fight against theft. <br></span></font></div></div><div><div><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">To register your valuables free of charge, visit </span></font><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><a title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.immobilise.com/" href="wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.immobilise.com/"><font title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.immobilise.com/" color="#0000ff"><span title="blocked::wlmailhtml:{FD84C93E-0764-4B5C-953C-57F111F4DCD2}mid://00000318/!x-usc:http://www.immobilise.com/" style="font-size: 12pt; ">www.immobilise.com</span></font></a></span>.</font></div></div><div><div><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "></span></font> </div></div><div><div><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">By just taking a few moments to register valuables on the free Immobilise database and to download the free Prey application, people could increase the likelihood of having their goods returned to them, and assist in providing evidence for potential prosecutions.<br></span></font></div></div><div><div><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">We don't want anyone to be a victim of theft this year, so please take advantage of these free registrations to help keep your valuables safe.</span></font></div></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-bottom: 0.75pt; padding-left: 0.75pt; padding-right: 0.75pt; padding-top: 0.75pt; "><div><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><br><div align="left"><font face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></font></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8521329807452351970?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-62266245369728740312011-12-31T18:19:00.000Z2011-12-31T18:20:02.529ZBreak in Bottesford + Stolen iPhone<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011">Break In</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011">Sometime last night Little Jacks Garden Centre on Orston Lane was broken into. If anyone has any information about this please contact the police. This is the third time these premises have been broken into in recent months so we are asking residents in that area to be especially vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011">Stolen Iphone</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011">Between 11.30 and midnight last night an Iphone was stolen in The Bull pub. If anyone has any information about this please contact PC Mark Longden.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011">For either of these incidents contact with the police can be made using the non-emergency 101 number.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093480217-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="093480217-31122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6226624536972874031?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-4937921141546295972011-12-31T12:39:00.001Z2011-12-31T12:39:23.200ZLost Cash owner found<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011">I am pleased to inform you that as a result of the information we circulated on Wednesday this cash has been re-united with its owner. This was a significant sum of money and the owner is mightily relieved to have it returned. Our thanks to the person who spotted it and handed it in.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011">This demonstrates so clearly the benefit of the information system that we operate in Bottesford and the wider Vale. In coming months we will be actively seeking to get more residents to sign up to receive the alerts. The more members we have the more effective the information exchange will be. So please mention this to your friends and neighbours. It takes so little effort to sign up to receive the alerts but it makes a real difference to the safety and quality of life in our community.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011">Today is New Year's Eve, so it is timely to wish all our members a very happy and peaceful New Year. Our thanks to all of you who help make NHW a success.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="093282109-31122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="093282109-31122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-493792114154629597?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-41868255903202506322011-12-30T16:00:00.001Z2011-12-30T16:00:22.990ZMalicious emails<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">We have been alerted to malicious emails circulating purporting to come from FedEx. The one known to have been received by a local NHW member was headed: Shipment Status No 960. The message stated that they had been unsuccessful in delivering a parcel and asked the recipient to complete the invoice (which was attached as a zip file!) and contact the company to re-arrange delivery.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">Several things alerted the recipient to this email not being legitimate:</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011"></span></font> </div><ul style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">It was copied to several other addresses not known to the recipient</span></font></li><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">Although it stated that attempts had been made to deliver the parcel, no card had been put through the recipient's door to this effect - so there was no evidence that FedEx had been on site</span></font></li><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">The invoice was contained in a zip file - why use a zip file for a simple one page document?</span></font></li><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">Why was it deemed necessary to complete an invoice before re-arranging delivery?</span></font></li><li><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">The recipient was not expecting to receive a parcel</span></font></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">On checking with FedEx the recipient was advised NOT TO OPEN the zip file but to forward the email to <a title="blocked::mailto:abuse@fedex.com" href="mailto:abuse@fedex.com">abuse@fedex.com</a> for investigation.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">Anyone receiving such an email should treat it with <strong><u>extreme</u></strong> caution. The zip file almost certainly contains a virus designed to disrupt your computer, or worse still, steal your personal information.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011">Further information and examples of malicious emails can be found at the FedEx Customer Protection Center</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="984300315-30122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="984300315-30122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4186825590320250632?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-82072520461027865402011-12-30T11:04:00.001Z2011-12-30T11:04:48.396ZLand Rover Thefts<h2 style="line-height: 25.2pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font color="#444444" style="font-size: 16.8pt; ">Three Land Rovers stolen in county</font></font></h2><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">Police are appealing for information after three Land Rovers were stolen from across the county.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font color="#0000ff" style="font-size: 9.6pt; "><strong>The first incident happened overnight between 22 and 23 December when a green Land Rover TD5 was stolen from a farm in Barkstone Lane, Bottesford.</strong></font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">During the same night a black Land Rover Defender was stolen from an address in Bridge Field in Kegworth. This vehicle has since been recovered in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">The third incident happened overnight between 27 and 28 December when a khaki coloured Land Rover Defender was taken was a farm in Rempstone Road, Belton.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; "><strong>Officers are looking into the possibility that the incidents may be linked.</strong></font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">DC Darren Lewis said: "We are working hard to try and ascertain who is taking these vehicles and we would like the public's help. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen any suspicious activity in the areas where the incidents have taken place, or anyone who knows someone who has recently acquired a Land Rover.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">"We would also like to hear from anyone who knows how the vehicles are being taken.<strong> In all of the above incidents the keys to the vehicles have not been stolen and there has been a clean entry to the vehicle.</strong></font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">"It may be that you have heard rumours, or whispers at the local pub. You may have thought nothing of it previously but it could help with our enquiries.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">"<strong>We would also like to remind people to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity, incidents, or vehicles to the police. I would also urge all Land Rover owners to, where possible, keep their vehicle in a secure garage."</strong></font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Lewis on 101* and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted key in their identification number 2886. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">*Please note, some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.</font></font></p><p style="line-height: 14.4pt; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><strong><font face="Verdana"><font style="font-size: 9.6pt; ">Issued on 29/12/11 at 16:09</font></font></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8207252046102786540?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-50888927901633619692011-12-29T10:52:00.001Z2011-12-29T10:52:37.981ZCash Found<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="000214315-28122011">On Christmas Eve a sum of money was found near the Spar shop on the High Street in Bottesford. If you have lost cash in that area, or know of someone who has, please contact me.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="000214315-28122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="000214315-28122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-5088892790163361969?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-12875144226785379472011-12-23T16:25:00.001Z2011-12-23T16:25:36.321ZChief Constable Christmas Message<div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="875391616-23122011">The following message rec'd from the Chief Constable:</span></font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="875391616-23122011"></span></font> </div><div><span class="875391616-23122011"><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">As the year draws to a close, I wanted to reflect on some of the challenges faced by my officers and staff, but also celebrate some of our achievements.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">During 2011, we have, literally, fought to protect the City from those who wanted to bring chaos and destruction to it during the summer disorder; we have made 20,000 arrests, dealt with over 700,000 emergency and non-emergency calls and continued to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">We have brought in new systems to help improve our service, we have safeguarded thousands of people, patrolled millions of miles and at the same time, made necessary savings of £15 million.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">But none of this could have been possible without help and support from yourselves – the public of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and, as we start to celebrate the festive season, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued assistance and co-operation.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">At the same time, I'd also ask you to spare a thought for the men and women of your local police force this Christmas - they are out and about, dealing with whatever they confront, without fear or favour. That might be a crime, it might be anti-social behaviour, it might be a drink driver, they might be taking a call for assistance, or examining a crime scene or making sure the books balance or providing HR support. So look out for them today as you go about your daily business and please give them a thought as they go about protecting you and those you care about.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">As we move into a new year, we will face even more new and exciting challenges, not least that surrounding the policing of the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queen's Jubilee year and welcoming an elected Police and Crime Commissioner. I hope I can depend on you continuing to be there for us during 2012 and beyond.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">On behalf of all my officers and staff, I would like to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.</font></span></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Simon Cole</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Chief Constable</font></span></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1287514422678537947?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-21482782895040885782011-12-20T16:34:00.001Z2011-12-20T16:34:50.084ZScrap van<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Scrap van in Harby 11 am today White Ford Transit with roof rack. Registration KM 51 MLU.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">2 males – one elderly with a walking stick. Black baseball cap, dark blue top. Wearing spectacles. Second male wearing grey top and blue jeans.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">They are door knocking and asking for car batteries etc. They seem ok and walking away from properties (empty handed) if they do not get any answer</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2148278289504088578?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-65172218072237386732011-12-19T21:10:00.001Z2011-12-19T21:10:04.525ZSuspicious activity<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"><strong>Please Keep an Eye Out</strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011">There is a possibility that thieves and burglars are using the canal towpath and local footpaths/byways to access villages in the Vale. Many local people use these facilities for receation and dog walking. Please keep an eye out for any suspicious activity/people and should you see anything please report it to the police <strong><u>as soon as possible</u></strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"><strong><u></u></strong></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"><div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011">Crime in progress - 999</span></font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011">Suspicious activity/people - 101</span></font></div></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"><strong><u></u></strong></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"><strong>Winter Mornings</strong></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011">Yet again the police are reporting that the cold mornings have brought a return of the habit of leaving cars unattended with the engine running whilst windscreens defrost. Please remember that car theives get up early too, precisely because they know that there are easy pickings to be had at this time of the year. Remember also that if your car is stolen in these circumstances it is extremely unlikley that your insurance company will recompense you.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="531131620-19122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="531131620-19122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6517221807223738673?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-26788381454333491852011-12-19T21:09:00.001Z2011-12-19T21:09:20.386ZStolen 4x4<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Yesterday 18th December 2011, a 4x4 vehicle was stolen from West End in Long Clawson. Another 4x4 vehicle in Church Lane, Long Clawson was also tampered with.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Please do not leave vehicle keys accessible or on view. Please remain vigilant<span class="406140620-19122011"> and report any criminal or suspicious activity to the police.</span>.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Crime in progress dial 999</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Suspicious circumstances/people dial 101</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2678838145433349185?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-89350584258148962672011-12-19T09:37:00.001Z2011-12-19T09:37:10.706ZBurglary Harby<div><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">Leicestershire constabulary have informed NHW of a burglary in Main Street, Harby, which took place between 3 pm and 11 pm on Saturday 17th December 2011.</font></strong></div><div><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">A window was jemmied in several places. The window had window locks. Thieves stole Christmas gifts. Police have carried out house to house enquiries.</font></strong></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font size="2" face="Arial">Please set alarms if fitted, whenever leaving your property. Set lights/radios on timers if going out, and do not leave gifts under the tree or anywhere in sight.</font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font size="2"><font face="Arial">If you do not have a house alarm, a <font color="#ff0000">Window/Door Shock Alarm </font><font color="#000000">which can detect vibration during a forced entry may be useful. Suggestions of local suppliers: Argos (£15 for two), Sure 24 security suppliers – <a title="blocked::mailto:enquiries@surer24.net" href="blocked::mailto:enquiries@surer24.net">enquiries@surer24.net</a> - 2 Moorbridge Court, Moorbridge Road, Bingham – 01949 836 991 or other security suppliers.</font></font></font></div><div><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial">(NHW or the police do not endorse any particular product or supplier)</font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font size="2" face="Arial">Please be extra vigilant at this time of year. Crime in progress dial 999. Suspicious incident dial 101</font></div><div><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8935058425814896267?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-21982445378860414272011-12-18T12:46:00.001Z2011-12-18T12:46:32.458ZCold Calling Stickers - Warning<font size="2"><font face="Arial"><span class="234264809-18122011">The following message has been received from Lincolnshire Police</span> </font></font><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Please be aware that we are currently receiving information regarding cold callers selling <strong>'Community Voice UK'</strong> stickers stating 'say no to cold calling' The cold caller is asking for 99p for each sticker.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Information has been received so far from the STAMFORD Area, but cold callers may move onto other areas.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><strong>Lincolnshire Police is not aware of this organisation and has not endorsed any such stickers.</strong> The placing of the sticker in your property may alert other criminals to a vulnerable/accessible property for future visits.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Please do not purchase or accept the stickers and if you see any properties in your area displaying them, please ask the residents to remove them as soon as possible.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Any further information may be passed on to the Community Safety Dept at Police HQ.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><font face="Arial"></font></span> </div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2198244537886041427?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-27021472198134602762011-12-14T07:14:00.001Z2011-12-14T07:14:58.021ZTheft from car<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="328431618-13122011">At about 1pm today an unattended car was broken into and a ladies handbag and contents stolen. The car was parked on Castleview Road, at the Redmile end, near the canal whilst the driver walked her dog. The police have been informed. If anyone was in the area at that time and saw anything suspicious please report it to the police on the national 101 non-emergency number. It is possible that the thieves were only interested in any cash in the bag and having taken that they may have discarded the bag and remaining contents somewhere in the local area. It is a brown Dubarry bag and anyone finding it should contact the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="328431618-13122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="328431618-13122011">Many people park their cars in quite isolated places when walking the local footpaths/canal. This is a timely reminder that this practice is not without risk. If doing so it is wise to avoid leaving any valuables in the car. If that is not possible then they should be secured in the boot and cash, credit and debit cards and keys should be removed and taken with the car occupants.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="328431618-13122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="328431618-13122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2702147219813460276?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-26983766681299396272011-12-09T15:16:00.001Z2011-12-09T15:16:26.128ZScrap Metal Vans<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="437490515-09122011">Transit flat back vehicle reg KV02 HBL has been seen in the Beckingthorpe area of Bottesford this afternoon (Fri). Three occupants seen knocking on doors. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="437490515-09122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="437490515-09122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: </font><a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" size="2" face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2698376668129939627?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-30232465166908485022011-12-08T16:59:00.001Z2011-12-08T16:59:42.448ZScrap Metal Vans Update<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="203595815-08122011">More reports:</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="203595815-08122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="203595815-08122011">1) The registration of the vehicle reported to be in Bottesford yesterday may be Y24 CBD not Y24 CBU as previously thought.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="203595815-08122011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="203595815-08122011"><font size="2" face="Arial">2) </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Approx time of 11.00hrs Wednesday 7th December 2011 a transit van registration NA52 XNR with no writing on was reported to be operating in Harston. </font><font size="2" face="Arial">The occupants claimed to be looking for scrap metal but it was noted that they were having a really good look round and looked in windows of properties.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="203595815-08122011"><b style="white-space: pre; "><font size="2" face="Arial">This information has been passed on to the police. Ref No. 684/07.12.2011</font></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="203595815-08122011"><strong><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></strong></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="203595815-08122011"></span><span class="203595815-08122011"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong><font size="2" face="Arial"><div><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><div><font face="Times New Roman"></font> </div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span class="203595815-08122011">3) A</span> flat back <span class="203595815-08122011">t</span>ransit<span class="203595815-08122011"> (or similar) </span>scrap metal van <span class="203595815-08122011">v</span>ehicle <span class="203595815-08122011">r</span>eg KV02<span class="203595815-08122011"> </span>AHE <span class="203595815-08122011">was operating in Saltby </span>this morning<span class="203595815-08122011">. </span>Leicester<span class="203595815-08122011">shire</span>police <span class="203595815-08122011">have been informed.</span></font></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div> </div><div><span class="203595815-08122011">Please keep a look out and report any suspicious activity to the police.</span></div><div><span class="203595815-08122011"></span> </div><div><span class="203595815-08122011"><div align="left">John Shilton</div><div align="left">Principal Coordinator</div><div align="left">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Mob: 0772 5636626</div></span></div></font></strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-3023246516690848502?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-1801301846062104142011-12-08T09:11:00.001Z2011-12-08T09:11:13.108ZScrap Metal Van<p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 11pt; "><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><span class="640375008-08122011">A </span>scrap metal van <span class="640375008-08122011">was reported operating in this area yesterday. It was marked as </span></font></font><a title="http://www.scrapmetalcollection.com/" href="blocked::http://www.scrapmetalcollection.com/"><font size="2" face="Arial">www.scrapmetalcollection.com</font></a><font size="2"><font face="Arial"> <span class="640375008-08122011">and the </span>reg number <span class="640375008-08122011">was <strong>t<u>hought</u></strong> to be Y</span>24 CBU<span class="640375008-08122011">. There is no suggestion at this stage that it was operating illegally but please keep an eye out and report any such activity to the police non-emergency 101 number.</span></font></font></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 11pt; "><span class="640375008-08122011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div><div><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><br></font></font></div><font size="2"></font></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-180130184606210414?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-21695395474315478022011-11-22T09:04:00.001Z2011-11-22T09:04:46.681ZScrap Metal<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2">Reported by Croxton Kerrial NHW<span class="515394908-22112011"> Yesterday (21/11/11)</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">White Transit pickup truck – registration KW52 EXB with words SCRAP IT LTD on front of vehicle. Driving in the village asking for scrap metal. At one property when they did not receive a reply, they helped themselves to a boiler from the front of the property. The incident has been reported to the police.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2169539547431547802?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-91231380690662525262011-11-19T17:56:00.001Z2011-11-19T17:56:18.939ZPC Phone Calls<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011">We have recently received reports from two local residents that they have received unsolicited phone calls advising them that their computers have virus infections. Needless to say the callers are offering to help resolve this problem for payment over the phone! This is a scam. Although the callers are likely to know your name, address and obviously your telephone number, they nothing about your computer. In one case they advised the resident that his Windows operating system was infected when he actually uses a different system, Linux. In this case a little questioning quickly revealed that the caller had no knowledge of computers and was likely reading from a pre-prepared script aimed solely at extracting financial information!</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011">The advice about cold callers, be they in person or on the phone is simple and self-evident. Treat them with extreme caution and never reveal financial, or any other personal, information to them.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011">Anyone receiving such calls can report them to the police on the national non-emergency 101 number.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="781461313-19112011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-9123138069066252526?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-14003836770080933532011-11-18T14:24:00.001Z2011-11-18T14:24:34.994ZCar Thefts<p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">In the past 28 days Leicestershire Constabulary has received 20 reports of burglaries where car keys and cars have been stolen.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Many of these have taken place at addresses in north of the county and vehicles taken include several BMW 1 series, a Jeep Cherokee and a Saab 93.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Patrols have been increased in the areas affected by the incidents.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Officers would like to hear from anyone who knows who is committing these offences or where the cars are being taken to once they have been stolen.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">They are also keen to hear from anyone who sees any suspicious activity in their area, particularly around higher value cars parked on driveways.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Officers are advising people to keep their premises secure at all times, lock all windows and doors and ensure all keys are kept out of sight and in a secure place.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">Incidents have taken place in Long Whatton, Oakham, Ashby, Ravenstone, Lockington, Castle Donington, Newbold Verdon, Earl Shilton, Burbage, Market Bosworth, Burton on the Wolds, Quorn, Anstey, Cropston and Leicester Forest East.</font></p><p style="font-size: small; "><span class="359010414-18112011"><font face="Arial">NHW is not aware of any incidents of this kind in the Bottesford area but that doe<span class="984231614-18112011">s</span>n't mean that there won't be in the future. Advances in car secuirty mean that it is increasing difficult for thieves to steal cars without their keys hence the importance of keeping car keys hidden and secure.</font></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="359010414-18112011"><div align="left"><font face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Email: </font><a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1400383677008093353?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-66831707970185719492011-11-16T14:10:00.001Z2011-11-16T14:10:55.607ZPolice Appeal - Stolen Batteries<h2 style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2">This is a Police appeal sent to ALL Neighbourhood Watch members across Leicestershire & Rutland.<br><br><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w8Q5q2rBZHI/TsPEcKJMf0I/AAAAAAAAALQ/iqM1GQKmURs/s1600/ATT00415-755609.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w8Q5q2rBZHI/TsPEcKJMf0I/AAAAAAAAALQ/iqM1GQKmURs/s320/ATT00415-755609.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675595943455260482" /></a>Police are asking Christmas shoppers to contact them if they are approached by someone trying to sell distinctive batteries which haven't yet been released for sale in the UK.</font></h2><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">The batteries were stolen from a container held in Centurian Way sometime between 7.15pm on Tuesday October 25 and 8.12am the following morning (Wednesday October 26). The stolen batteries, Maxell AAA and AA, were worth approximately £35,000 and police are looking into the possibility that they are being sold in the Leicester area.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">So far as part of the investigation a 26-year-old man has been arrested in relation to proceeds of crime offences and received a police reprimand.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong>A reward has been offered for information leading to the return of the stolen batteries.</strong></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">PC Tracey Horne, the investigating officer, said: "At this time of year people will be out doing their Christmas shopping and will more than likely be looking to purchase batteries too.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"The stolen batteries are distinctive as they have the number 4+2 written on the packaging. No other Maxell batteries have this and so if you do spot them then we urge you to call us immediately. The owners are very keen to have their stock returned and a reward has been offered."</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4039 Tracey Horne by dialing 101. Follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer, and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4039. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. * Please note, some mobile phone networks may charge for this call.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong>Issued on 16/11/11 at 11:31 <br>Crime reference number: LB/03842/11-5</strong></p><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div><div><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><br></font></font></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2"></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6683170797018571949?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-9191439156710084892011-11-16T14:00:00.000Z2011-11-16T14:01:03.744ZRobbery at Spar Bottesford<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="796033913-16112011">The following release has been received from Leicestershire police this morning:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">Police are investigating a report of a robbery at the Spar shop, Bottesford at about 19.45 hrs on Monday the 14<sup>th</sup> November. Detectives are still establishing the facts in conjunction with Spar UK LTD, once this is done a further press release will be issued via the Leicestershire Constabulary Corporate Communications dept.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p> <span class="796033913-16112011">Anyone with any information about this incident should report it to the police using the national non-emergency 101 number.</span></o:p></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p><span class="796033913-16112011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></o:p></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-919143915671008489?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-15756142407196998612011-11-14T13:22:00.001Z2011-11-14T13:22:08.907ZMuston Volunteer<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="554274909-13112011"><font size="2" face="Arial">I am delighted to inform you that a volunteer has come forward to take up th<span class="406190913-14112011">e</span> role<span class="406190913-14112011"> of NHW Co-ordinator for Muston</span>. Aileen Mell is a Muston resident and her contact details are; E-m</font><a title="blocked::mailto:aileen.mell@hotmail.co.uk" href="mailto:aileen.mell@hotmail.co.uk"><font title="blocked::mailto:aileen.mell@hotmail.co.uk" size="2" face="Arial">aileen.mell@hotmail.co.uk</font></a><font face="Arial"><font size="2"> Tel:842057.<span class="406190913-14112011"> Aileen is new to NHW so is still learning about the organisation. Nevertheless I'm sure that NHW members in Muston will be very pleased to have their own local Co-ordinator again.</span></font></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="554274909-13112011"><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="406190913-14112011"></span></font></font></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="554274909-13112011"><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="406190913-14112011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></font></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1575614240719699861?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-29595733023376290082011-11-13T16:20:00.001Z2011-11-13T16:20:46.487ZMetal Theft<div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="132393309-13112011">Many of the reports received by NHW concern the activities of scrap metal collectors. Consequently I thought NHW members might like to be made aware of the petition that is outlined below.</span></font></div><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="132393309-13112011"></span></font> </div><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="132393309-13112011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><font size="1">If you no longer wish to receive these messages please send a 'Reply' with 'Unsubscribe' in the Subject line.</font> </font></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div></span></font></div><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><hr tabindex="-1"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; "></span></font></b></span><div class="Section1" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; ">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; "> Adrian <st1:personname w:st="on">[</st1:personname>mailto:Adrian@newarkshowground.com] <br><b><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Sent:</span></b> 10 November 2011 09:39<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold; ">To:</span></b> <a title="blocked::mailto:ian.carter@newarkmotorauctions.co.uk" href="mailto:ian.carter@newarkmotorauctions.co.uk">ian.carter@newarkmotorauctions.co.uk</a>; Howard Heeley; THOMAS HOUNSFIELD; <a title="blocked::mailto:philipjdunn@sky.com" href="mailto:philipjdunn@sky.com">philipjdunn@sky.com</a>; Paul Hooper; James Fountain; Diamond Driver Training<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Subject:</span></b></span></font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">I hope that you forgive me for asking you to sign this, but I believe that having suffered 7 attacks, causing £15k of damagesto steal about £75 of copper pipes, plus the theft of a tenant's tools worth over £94k in the last 3 months, resulting in loss of the tenant, that we have every right to say that the scrap trade has lost its right to be independent. Scrap vehicles have been seen overtly recce-ing our premises before each of these incidents. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Our local church has had it lead stolen 5 times in the last 10 years. In one generation we are seeing the destruction of 2,000 years of history and our cultural heritage is being vandalised forever, for the gain of a reckless, disrespectful and selfish minority. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">One step is to have the scrap trade regulated more and banning cash transactions is one way of making its use as a conduit for stolen goods more difficult. I would this invite you to sign the e-petition below. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Please also pass this on to as many people as possible to stop this leaching of our national resources. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><a title="blocked::http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406" href="http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406">http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Adrian</span></font></st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; ">Adrian Johnston<br></span></font></b><b><font color="black" size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; ">Chief Executive<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><st1:city w:st="on"><b><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; ">Newark</span></font></b></st1:city><b><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; "> Showground are proud to be the winners of the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Newark</st1:place></st1:city> Business Award 2010<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><b><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; ">'Business Commitment to the Community Award'<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 10pt; "><a title="blocked::mailto:adrian@newarkshowground.com" href="mailto:adrian@newarkshowground.com">adrian<span lang="EN-GB" title="blocked::mailto:adrian@newarkshowground.com">@newarkshowground.com</span></a></span></font><font size="2"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><b><i><font color="#009900" size="4" face="Trebuchet MS"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-style: italic; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold; ">Organisers of the <st1:city w:st="on">Newark</st1:city> Vintage Tractor & Heritage (12-13 Nov 2011) and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Newark & Nottinghamshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> Show (12-13 May 2012)<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: 36pt; position: static; z-index: auto; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="397" colspan="2" style="border-bottom-width: medium; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: gray; border-left-width: 1pt; border-left-style: solid; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 297.9pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top-color: gray; border-top-width: 1pt; border-top-style: solid; border-right-color: gray; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-style: solid; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; "><b><font color="#006600" size="2" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: bold; ">Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society</span></font></b><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td width="133" style="border-bottom-width: medium; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: initial; 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border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-right-color: gray; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-style: solid; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="gray" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: gray; font-size: 9pt; ">The Showground, Winthorpe, <br><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Newark</st1:place></st1:city>, Nottinghamshire. NG24 2NY.<br></span></font><i><font color="gray" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: gray; font-size: 9pt; ">Tel: - 01636 705796 Fax:- 01636 675155</span></font></i><font color="gray" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: gray; font-size: 9pt; "><br><u>Catering Department</u><br></span></font><i><font color="gray" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: gray; font-size: 9pt; "><a title="blocked::tel:-" href="tel:-">Tel:-</a> 01636 675147 Fax :- 01636 675152</span></font></i><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="397" colspan="2" style="border-bottom-color: gray; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-color: gray; border-left-width: 1pt; border-left-style: solid; padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 297.9pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-right-color: gray; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-style: solid; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; "><b><i><font color="#1f497d" size="1" face="Helvetica"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Helvetica; letter-spacing: 1.4pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 9pt; font-weight: bold; ">The <st1:place w:st="on">East Midlands</st1:place> Event Centre</span></font></i></b><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: 36pt; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="335" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 251.6pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td><td valign="top" width="228" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 171pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 11pt; "> </span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="335" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 251.6pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="#006600" size="2" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: bold; ">Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society</span></font></b><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td><td valign="top" width="228" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 171pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="#006600" size="2" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: bold; ">NNAS</span></font></b><b><font color="#006600" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold; "> (Trading) Ltd</span></font></b><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="335" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 251.6pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#666699" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(102, 102, 153); font-size: 9pt; ">Certificate of Incorporation 1716766</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td><td valign="top" width="228" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 171pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#666699" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(102, 102, 153); font-size: 9pt; ">Certificate of Incorporation 2966989</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="335" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 251.6pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#666699" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(102, 102, 153); font-size: 9pt; ">Registered Charity No. 514080</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td><td valign="top" width="228" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 171pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="335" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 251.6pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#666699" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(102, 102, 153); font-size: 9pt; ">VAT No. GB 651 5401 62</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td><td valign="top" width="228" style="padding-bottom: 0cm; padding-left: 5.4pt; width: 171pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; "><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#666699" size="1" face="Arial Narrow"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; color: rgb(102, 102, 153); font-size: 9pt; ">VAT No. GB 651 5401 62</span></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36pt; "><font color="gray" size="2" face="Verdana"><span style="font-family: Verdana; 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It is for the exclusive and confidential use of the recipient(s) and represents the personal view of the sender unless otherwise specified. <br>Any distribution, use or reproduction without the sender's prior consent is prohibited.<br></span></font><font color="gray" size="2" face="Verdana"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: gray; font-size: 10pt; "><br></span></font><font color="gray" size="1" face="Verdana"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: gray; font-size: 8pt; ">If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the message from your computer, without making copies. NNAS / NNAS (Trading) Ltd do not accept any liability for any loss arising from any action taken on information contained in this email, nor does either company accept any liability for any viruses that may be transmitted with this email. </span></font><font size="1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><div><font color="gray" size="1" face="Verdana"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: gray; font-size: 8pt; "><br></span></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2959573302337629008?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-62165412564397671052011-11-03T09:55:00.001Z2011-11-03T09:55:58.107ZScrap Metal<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="109304509-03112011">A white Ford Transit van reg P929 TWS is reported to be cruising the Bottesford area this morning looking for scrap metal. Please keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity to the police.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="109304509-03112011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="109304509-03112011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6216541256439767105?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-75946215256433211942011-10-30T10:07:00.001Z2011-10-30T10:07:23.596ZLost Spectacles<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="3"><font color="#000080"><span class="671262009-30102011">A</span> pair of Timberland variafocal spectacles <span class="671262009-30102011">were lost in the village </span>last Tuesday<span class="671262009-30102011">. The owner </span>attend<span class="671262009-30102011">ed</span> a funeral <span class="671262009-30102011">at the Methodist Chapel </span>then went <span class="671262009-30102011">on </span>to the Thatch restaurant.<span class="671262009-30102011"> </span><span class="671262009-30102011">H</span>e has only had them <span class="671262009-30102011">for </span>for 2 weeks<span class="671262009-30102011"> and </span>is rather keen to find them.<span class="671262009-30102011"> If anyone has found them or knows of their whereabouts please let me know and I will pass the information on.</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font color="#000080" size="3"><span class="671262009-30102011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Calibri"><font color="#000080"><font size="4"><span class="671262009-30102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></font></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-7594621525643321194?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-29440258109465335502011-10-29T12:22:00.001+01:002011-10-29T12:22:57.869+01:00Xmas Parcel Scam<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3"><span class="589520909-29102011">The following scam has recently been reported and appears on the actionfraud website. As Xmas is fast approaching people may be more tempted than usual to respond but as you can see from the report below that could prove to be very expensive.</span></font></font></span></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3"><span class="589520909-29102011"></span></font></font></span></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span class="589520909-29102011"></span></span></span><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact the<span class="589520909-29102011">m</span> on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).</span></font></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; "><br><br></span><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize .</span></font></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; "><br><br></span><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.</span></font></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; "><br><br></span><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037203"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.</span></font></span></font></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037213"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; ">For more information, see <a title="blocked::http://www.actionfraud.org.uk/postal-scam-from-parcel-delivery-service-oct11" href="http://www.actionfraud.org.uk/postal-scam-from-parcel-delivery-service-oct11">http://www.actionfraud.org.uk/postal-scam-from-parcel-delivery-service-oct11</a><span class="589520909-29102011"></span> </span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037213"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; "><span class="589520909-29102011">T</span>he <span class="589520909-29102011"><a href="http://actionfraud.org.uk/">actionfraud.org.uk</a> website is a useful resource for help and advice on scams and similar fraudulent activity.</span></span></span></p><span class="ecxyiv1172521915yui320141319792329037213"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-size: 10pt; "><span class="589520909-29102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></span></span></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2944025810946533550?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-80839622043941918392011-10-26T08:56:00.001+01:002011-10-26T08:56:51.186+01:00Police Alert - Halloween and new 101 Non-Emergency number<h2 style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Enjoy, be tolerant, but call 101 about genuine anti-social behaviour this Halloween</h2><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Last year, a total of 398 non-emergency calls were taken by police call handlers between 6pm and midnight on October 31; approximately 17 per cent of those related to Halloween. Now Leicestershire Police is reminding people to call 101 with all police non-emergency issues, including genuine anti-social behaviour in the week of Halloween and Bonfire Night festivities.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Leicestershire Police was given an October date to adopt as part of the national phased roll out of 101. During October, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland observes festivities including Diwali, Halloween and the days preceding Bonfire Night all of which present a set of unique challenges for the emergency services, city, county and district councils. The main complaints arise due to anti-social behaviour, the misuse of fireworks and the throwing of flour and eggs.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Superintendent Jez Cottrill, 101 project lead and Head of the Leicestershire Police Call Management Department said:</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"It is important to state that some children will gather together and go from door-to-door to partake in "trick or treating" in the good spirit of Halloween. If done sensitively, this is not anti-social behaviour. Most will not be offended if a resident displays a sign or message to say they do not wish to take part. Most will also simply leave if politely asked to do so.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"Leicestershire Police is committed to reducing anti-social behaviour in local communities. Incidents that are purely noise related such as fireworks and noise nuisance are normally matters dealt with by Local Authorities.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"However, Leicestershire Police does wish to support residents who do experience genuine problems and officers will offer advice to callers who ring 101 or attend if it is appropriate to do so."</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Leicestershire Police thanks the members of the public who have already begun to call 101. 101 now officially replaces 0116 222 2222 as Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's police non-emergency number. Go to <a title="blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/101" href="http://www.leics.police.uk/101" target="_blank">www.leics.police.uk/101</a> for more information.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Local Neighbourhood Policing Officers are now promoting the use of the 101 number. The public can help to ensure that 101 becomes widely remembered as 'the other number' to 999. Police call takers are available 24 hours-a-day seven days-a-week to listen to concerns and arrange appropriate responses.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">On the introduction of the new 101 police non-emergency number, Cllr Sarah Russell, Assistant City Mayor and Cabinet lead for Neighbourhood Services said: "I think the adoption of 101 as the national police non-emergency number is a fantastic idea. The previous incarnation of 101 had a broader remit than just Police calls, and was a great success in Leicester, but it was a complex and expensive model. It makes sense to build on an existing Police infrastructure of 24/7 call handling. I look forward to working with Leicestershire Police to see if we can develop this new 101 service so that ultimately the public have only one number to call to report any incident of anti-social behaviour in Leicestershire."</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">To download a 'No Thanks Trick or Treaters' poster go to <a title="blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/halloween" href="http://www.leics.police.uk/halloween" target="_blank">www.leics.police.uk/halloween</a> </p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Anyone with information about crime or anti-social behaviour should contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Visit <a title="blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/support" href="http://www.leics.police.uk/support" target="_blank">www.leics.police.uk/support</a> to find information on steps you can take to reduce crime, and what to do if you are subject to a crime or anti-social behaviour.</p><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-8083962204394191839?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-35179396508200003172011-10-25T09:34:00.001+01:002011-10-25T09:34:27.836+01:00Bogus Charity Donations<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><strong>Trading Standards is warning householders about a bogus charity clothing collection circulating Leicestershire, which is falsely using the name of an established children's charity</strong>.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">'Sparks', the children's medical research charity, has received several calls from Leicestershire residents enquiring as to whether the collections are genuine, and has passed the details to Leicestershire Trading Standards.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">David Bull, Head of Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards, said:</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"This is clearly someone dishonestly trying to make money for themselves by using the name of a respected charity. "We would urge people who receive a bag not to fill it and leave it out and to contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06, who will make Trading Standards aware."</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Sparks have confirmed that they do not collect clothing in this manner, <u>so any bag bearing their name and logo is bogus</u>. </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">Suzi Browne, of Sparks, said: "This is very sad for us as a charity. The bags look very convincing, and bear our charity registration details and a telephone number to call if the bag is not collected.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"However, this number is never answered and it certainly isn't ours. This amounts to someone stealing our good name for dishonest reasons and exploiting the generosity of Leicestershire residents.</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; ">"We are a relatively small charity and very much in need of local support so we would urge anyone wanting to help to get in touch with us directly."</div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial"><font size="1"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></font></font></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-3517939650820000317?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-19343867818280396442011-10-24T12:13:00.001+01:002011-10-24T12:13:40.030+01:00Halloween and the elderly<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><span class="796062908-24102011"><font face="Arial">The following message has been received from the police:</font></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><span class="796062908-24102011"><font face="Arial"></font></span></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial"><span class="796062908-24102011">"</span>Vulnerable householders such as the elderly are being offered an opportunity to opt out of receiving visits from 'trick or treaters' this year. The 'No thanks trick or treaters' poster reminds the public to call the Leicestershire Police on the new 101 police non-emergency number, regarding Halloween-related anti-social behaviour.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Leicestershire Police as part of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Anti-Social Behaviour Delivery Group which involves the county, city and district councils has made a poster giving households the option of not being involved in the festivities. It is hoped that the campaign will reduce instances of reported anti-social behaviour across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during the Halloween period.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"> </font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Chief Inspector Sally Chivers, lead for Anti-Social Behaviour at Leicestershire Police said: "We want your Halloween to be memorable for all the right reasons; and recognise that some households may choose not to be involved in Halloween festivities. By discreetly displaying our poster in your window, you can say 'No thanks trick or treaters.'"</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Jane Moore, Chair of the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy Group for Leicester and Leicestershire, said: "Many vulnerable or elderly residents may not wish to take part in 'Trick or Treat' traditions, but find that they will still be visited by groups of people who go door-to-door in the good sprit of Halloween.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">"The Anti-Social Behaviour Delivery Group will be working to ensure that these messages, alongside action taken the Group in neighbourhoods and communities to engage young people and reduce instances of anti-social behaviour, will support a safe and enjoyable Halloween for all in 2011."</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">This year, the poster incorporates the 101 logo as part of the design. 101 is now the non-emergency number for contacting local police with instances of Halloween and Bonfire Night-related anti-social behaviour.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Marion Lewis OBE, lead volunteer for Leicestershire Police and Chair of the East Midlands Neighbourhood Watch region said: "For the elderly, answering the door can be a difficulty. Because of this, some people consider leaving their home on Halloween night to avoid 'trick or treaters' all together. This poster politely lets any visitors know that you are opting out of festivities this year – in a message supported by local police and partners."</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Trick or treating is a popular tradition that is enjoyed by families all over Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and can be a great source of enjoyment, with young people in fancy dress collecting sweets and treats from neighbours in their local communities. Local policing and youth offending teams are visible in communities with additional anti-social behaviour patrols this year, to ensure Halloween is memorable for all the right reasons.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">Neighbourhood Policing Teams have begun to distribute 'No thanks trick or treaters' posters to the elderly and vulnerable; and encourage shops to support their efforts by refusing to sell flour and eggs to young people under the age of 18. During Halloween 2010, the number of incidents of egg, flour or stone throwing was reduced. A total of 51 incidents were reported to police between 6pm and midnight on Sunday October 31, compared to 62 the previous year – a reduction of 18 per cent.</font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial">The poster can also be collected from police stations, downloaded from the force website at </font><font face="Arial"><a href="http://www.leics.police.uk/campaigns/117_partner_agencies_support_vulnerable_in_saying/"><font title="blocked::blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/halloween blocked::http://www.leics.police.uk/halloween" color="#0000ff" face="Arial">www.leics.police.uk/halloween</font></a> and is attached to this email.<span class="796062908-24102011">"</span></font></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial"><span class="796062908-24102011"></span></font></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; "><font face="Arial"><span class="796062908-24102011"></span><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></font></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1934386781828039644?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-10233311649245043682011-10-24T12:06:00.001+01:002011-10-24T12:06:56.276+01:00Scam<p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="437160309-24102011">The following message has been received form the police:</span></font></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="437160309-24102011"></span><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="437160309-24102011">"</span>Police have received reports of elderly women being approached by two women claiming they are from abroad and that they are lost.</font></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Whilst one of the women shows the victim a map the other steals property from the victims' handbag.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">The most recent incident took place in Meynell Road in Leicester at about 4pm <span class="437160309-24102011">Thursday</span> afternoon (October 20) when the 69-year-old victim was approached by two women asking for directions.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">They claimed they were French and were lost. One of the women showed the victim a map whilst the other stole a purse from the victim's handbag.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Two other similar incidents have been reported to have taken place in Loughborough in Brisco Avenue and Westfield Drive<span class="437160309-24102011">".</span></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span class="437160309-24102011"></span><span class="437160309-24102011"></span><font size="2" face="Arial">A<span class="437160309-24102011">nyone being approached in such circumstances should be extra vigilant and report it to the police.</span></font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></font></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1023331164924504368?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-90609896067845087392011-10-20T14:18:00.001+01:002011-10-20T14:18:37.657+01:00Car Theft - Cold mornings<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="937340613-20102011">Message from Leicestershire Police:</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="937340613-20102011"></span></font></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="937340613-20102011"></span>Leicestershire Constabulary is asking people to avoid the risk of car theft this winter. Frost is forecast in the next few days, which may result in frozen windscreens. Last winter dozens of cars were stolen in Leicestershire while owners left them defrosting with their car engines running. Chief Inspector Chris Baker said: "These days vehicle security means it is very difficult to steal a car unless you have the keys. "Thieves know this, and see frosty mornings as an opportunity. They get up early, and will be looking for cars to steal. "While it may be tempting to nip back into your house or flat while the windscreen is clearing, I would ask you to stay with your vehicle. "If you find your car has been stolen while you have left your keys in it, you may find your insurance will not cover you. You could also be guilty of an offence if you leave the engine running while it is parked on the road." For more crime prevention advice, see: <a href="http://support.leics.police.uk/crime-prevention">http://support.leics.police.uk/crime-prevention</a> If you have information about car crime, phone Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></font></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-9060989606784508739?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-48547060852921917982011-10-17T18:57:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:57:12.328+01:00Burglary and theft of lead from roof<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="890283208-17102011">We have been informed that:</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="890283208-17102011"></span></font></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="890283208-17102011">- </span>there <span class="890283208-17102011">has been</span> a burglary at <span class="890283208-17102011">a property on </span>Main Street, Langar.<span class="890283208-17102011"> </span>Entry <span class="890283208-17102011">was </span>by removal of the locked kitchen window and valuables/ jewellery stolen.<span class="890283208-17102011"> </span>Exit <span class="890283208-17102011">was the </span>reverse of entry <span class="890283208-17102011">with the w</span>indow <span class="890283208-17102011">being </span>replaced.</font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="890283208-17102011">- </span>the roof lead of the north aisle of Harby church has been stolen. This occurred some time <span class="890283208-17102011">between </span>late Friday night <span class="890283208-17102011">and the </span>early hours of Saturday 15th October.</font></font></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">If any one has any information regarding this incident, please contact Leicestershire constabulary quoting incident number 584 of 15th October 2011.</font></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4854706085292191798?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-50593826029457340572011-10-17T18:56:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:56:21.254+01:00Alert<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">We have been informed that <span class="265301317-15102011">t</span>ravellers have <span class="265301317-15102011">moved onto </span>the Airfield at Langar.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">A white pick up truck was seen in Willow Lane Langar at 1300hours on Friday 15th October occupied by two men looking at what appeared to be a building under repair with a skip out front.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">The occupier of the house tipped their window blinds to see out and a passenger of vehicle pointed to the blinds, the vehicle quickly left the vicinity, unfortuntely no number was taken</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">Please keep your doors locked and any metals secure. Keep keys out of sight and stay alert.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-5059382602945734057?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-15317301623509672422011-10-17T18:55:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:55:40.545+01:00More Suspicious Callers UPDATE<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343213513-14102011">I have now spoken to the National Deaf Children's Society who have confirmed that they are doing door-to-door fund-raising in this area during October. Their collectors should be easy to identify as they should wear purple tops or tabards with the NDCS logo and charity number <font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><strong>(</strong>1016532<strong>) </strong></font>clearly visible. They all carry an identity badge and information about the charity. They will be working in pairs and normally as part of a wider team operating in the locality.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343213513-14102011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343213513-14102011">I would still urge residents to be extremely cautious about giving out their bank details to any stranger cold-calling at their home. If you wish to support a charity it is much safer to make donations, or arrangements for regular donations, directly via their offices or websites.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343213513-14102011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343213513-14102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1531730162350967242?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-67213935281452899092011-10-17T18:54:00.003+01:002011-10-17T18:54:57.006+01:00More Suspicious Callers<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="546590108-14102011">There is a report that two girls were calling at houses yesterday claiming to be working for a deaf children's charity. They are asking for bank details</span> <span class="546590108-14102011">and when challenged said they were licensed by the police. They did not offer any official identification. This is unlikely to be legitimate and I would urge extreme caution. All legitimate fund-raisers are required to carry official identification and authority. I would advise anybody NOT to give their bank details to cold-callers. Most charities now have well-publicised methods for making donations directly to them which is a much safer way of supporting worthy causes.</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="546590108-14102011"></span></font></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="546590108-14102011">Please report any suspicious activity to the police on 0115 222 2222</span></font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="546590108-14102011"></span></font></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="546590108-14102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6721393528145289909?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-53929067555006370472011-10-17T18:54:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:54:21.738+01:00Suspicious Callers<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343493218-13102011">We have received a report at 7.30pm this evening that two males have been seen acting suspiciously in the Station Rd area of Bottesford. They were both wearing fluorescent vests and appeared to be taking photographs of a residents vehicle. When challenged they claimed to be collecting for charity but were unable/unwilling to provide any official identification. Please be vigilant and if you see anything suspicious please report it to the police on 0116 222 2222.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343493218-13102011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="343493218-13102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-5392906755500637047?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-12244173859002281852011-10-17T18:53:00.003+01:002011-10-17T18:53:50.885+01:00New Phone Number for Police<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><span style="font-family: arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="312551208-13102011"><font color="#000000">The following information has been received from the police:</font></span></span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><span style="font-family: arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="312551208-13102011"></span> </span></font></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt; ">On October 17th 2011, the police national single non-emergency number – 101 – will be rolled out across the Leicestershire Force area. All 43 Chief Constables have agreed to adopt 101, which already operates in four forces with great success</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; ">.</span><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt; "></span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></font></font></div><p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt; ">From October 17 2011, calling 101 will replace the dialling of 0116 222 2222 for all non-emergency calls</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; ">. </span></strong><b><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><br><br></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt; ">Members of the public can call 101 for updates on cases, to add information to an existing case or to contact their local officer.<br> <br></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; color: red; font-size: 10pt; ">For emergencies continue to call 999.</span></strong><b><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><br></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><br></span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 10pt; ">For further information on how and when to use this new non-emergency number from 17th October 2011, go to the <a title="blocked::http://http/www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html http://http/www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html" href="http://http/www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html" target="_blank"><span title="blocked::http://http/www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html http://http/www.leicestershirenhw.com/neighbourhoodwatchweek2008.html" style="color: black; ">101- What you need to know</span></a> pages on the Leicestershire Neighbourhood Watch Association website. –</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "> <a title="blocked::http://www.leicestershirenhw.com/ http://www.leicestershirenhw.com/" href="http://www.leicestershirenhw.com/">www.leicestershirenhw.com</a></span></p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; "><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a title="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk" href="mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1224417385900228185?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-61311472794441773752011-10-17T18:53:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:53:03.825+01:00Suspicious Vehicle<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; "><span class="109373008-12102011">A</span> vehicle <span class="109373008-12102011">containing two men </span><span class="109373008-12102011">was reported acting suspiciously in </span><span class="109373008-12102011">Croxten Kerrial yesterday morning; cruising arond and</span>stopping <span class="109373008-12102011">to look </span> into properties. The registration of vehicle <span class="109373008-12102011">was reported as</span>;</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; ">N315 FGT</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; ">This has been reported to the police who have asked <span class="109373008-12102011">for any f</span>u<span class="109373008-12102011">rther </span>sightings <span class="109373008-12102011">to be reported to them </span>as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; ">Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Leicestershire Police on <b>0116 222 2222<span class="109373008-12102011">.</span></b></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; "><b><span class="109373008-12102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></b></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-6131147279444177375?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-48878612578788577812011-10-17T18:52:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:52:21.745+01:00Break-In<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2">A house in Plungar was broken into in the early hours of the morning of Thursday 6 Ocober 2011.</font><font size="3"> </font></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial">The thieves got in through the kitchen doors at the rear of the property and took a handbag, ipod, phone, cash and a clarinet.</font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><div><font face="Arial">If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Leicestershire constabulary on 0116 222 2222.</font></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font face="Arial"></font><div><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><span class="062413312-08102011">There have been several incidents of this type in the locality in recent weeks so please be extra vigilant and </span></font>report <strong>ANY</strong>suspicious incident/activity/persons to the police on the above telephone number. The police prefer to check out an incident and perhaps find it is genuine, rather than miss an opportunity to recover something that has been stolen or prevent criminal activity.<span class="062413312-08102011"></span></font></div></div><div><font face="Arial"><span class="062413312-08102011"></span></font> </div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Email: </font><a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk"><font face="Arial">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</font></a></div><div align="left"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-4887861257878857781?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-17118161272114871612011-10-17T18:51:00.001+01:002011-10-17T18:51:52.127+01:00Stolen PC's<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><span class="921462112-08102011">The following information has been received from Leicestershire Police:</span> </font></font></span><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">A 34 year old man has had his stolen ipad returned to him after tracking it using the free software installed on it. The ipad was stolen from an address in Loughborough. The victim had downloaded free software called, 'Mobile Me' and an application called 'Find my ipad' which he activated and used to trace his ipad to a specific area in Birstall. </font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">He then contacted the police to report the theft. Officers from the Charnwood Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) combined information they held with the information from the tracker and were able to secure a search warrant. </font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">On Tuesday 4th October 2011 officers executed the warrant and recovered the stolen laptop. A 25 year old man was arrested for handling stolen goods. He was given an adult caution as it was his first offence. </font></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial">PC Jamie Hughes, from the Charnwood NAT, said; <span class="921462112-08102011"> "I </span>would urge all owners of ipads and the latest iphones to download the free software onto their equipment. In this case we were able to return to the laptop to a very grateful man within a matter of days so it's got to be worth it."<br><br></font></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></font></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-1711816127211487161?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918234099095783551.post-28448896621999052011-10-17T17:49:00.001+01:002011-10-17T17:49:35.654+01:00Theft from car<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="687210412-03102011">We have information that thieves attempted to remove the exhaust from a car parked in Orston between the hours of 11pm-12,30am last Thursday. The thieves,who were presumably after the catalytic converter, were disturbed and made off in a five door saloon leaving their cutting equipment behind. If anyone was passing through Orston at that time and noticed anything unusual or suspicious please pass the information to Nottinghamshire police on 0300 300 9999. To my knowledge there have been no other reported incidents of this kind in the area so hopefully this will be a one off. However residents parking their vehicles on the road or driveway overnight would be well advised to be extra vigilant at this time.</span></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="687210412-03102011"></span></font> </div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="687210412-03102011"><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">John Shilton</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Principal Coordinator</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch</font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Email: <a href="blocked::mailto:JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk">JohnS@BottesfordParishNHW.org.uk</a></font></div><div align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="left"><font size="2"><font face="Arial">Mob: 0772 5636626</font></font></div></span></font></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/918234099095783551-2844889662199905?l=bottesfordnhw.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12042624978357722105noreply@blogger.com0