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Hinckley Police latest 'eMeeting' PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leicestershire Police   
Monday, 06 February 2012 15:49

Hinckley Police are inviting residents to take part in their next eMeeting (previously called web chat) on Tuesday February 7th.  

Sgt Ade Gray will be available online to take part in discussions about local issues and to answer any questions you may have about policing in the area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

Also present will be a representative from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, should you have any questions relating to council issues.

To take part in this eMeeting log onto  http://www.leics.police.uk/hinckleywebchat

To find out more about the different ways you can contact Hinckley police go to

http://kimtag.com/hinckleylpu

To get updates from Leicestershire Constabulary on policing issues that affect you and your area, sign up to Neighbourhood Link, see www.neighbourhoodlink.co.uk .

Issued on 06/02/12 at 10:23

 
23-year-old man robbed of his mobile telephone in an Oadby park PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leicestershire Police   
Monday, 06 February 2012 15:45

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year-old man was robbed in a park in Oadby.

The incident took place around 9am on Thursday January 12 in the park on Brabazon Road, near Oadby Swimming Pool when the victim was approached by two men.

One of the men asked the victim for a cigarette and the second man then grabbed the victim from behind and tried to search his pockets.

The victim was assaulted before the men made off with the victim’s white iPhone 4S mobile telephone.  The mobile has a black and white striped back and a small black scratch on the top edge.

The suspects were both white and were wearing hooded tops, they ran off towards The Parade after the incident.

Detective Constable Derek Johnson is investigating the incident, he said: “Although the victim wasn’t injured during the incident he was left extremely shocked and upset by what happened.

“The incident took place during the morning when there may have been a number of people either travelling to school or work, we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the suspects acting suspiciously in the area to come forward.

“We would also appeal to anyone who has been approached by someone selling an iPhone 4S similar to the one stolen to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1434 Derek Johnson 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1434.  Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. 

* Calls to 101 cost 15p for the entire call from both mobile phones and land lines

** Please note some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

 

Issued on 06/02/12 at 15:01
Crime reference number: LW/00123/12-2

 
Windows damaged at South Leicestershire College campus in South Wigston PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leicestershire Police   
Monday, 06 February 2012 15:38

Officers are appealing for public help after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to the South Leicestershire College campus in South Wigston.

Sometime between 6.20pm on Saturday (February 4) and 7.45am on Sunday (February 5) eight large windows were shattered using ball bearings at the building in Blaby Road.

From enquiries officers have conducted so far it’s believed that a high velocity catapult would have been used to fire steel ball bearings at the windows.

Sergeant Andy James in investigating the incident, he said:  “This was an act of thoughtless vandalism which will end up costing thousands of pounds to put right.

“The people who have committed this crime need to be caught and made to pay for their actions.

“We believe that the bearings were fired from Blaby Road park near the entrance to the college and we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously around the college on Saturday evening to contact us.

“We would also ask anyone who has heard any rumours about who may be responsible to come forward, any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Hari Khurmi, Vice Principal Finance and Resources at South Leicestershire College said: ““The new college campus has made such a positive impact in regenerating the local area and it is extremely disappointing that this vandalism has taken place. 

“Fortunately the college teams and Police have ensured minimum disruption to the daily activities of the college, however there will be a cost of replacement of the windows that would have been far better invested in the services for the local community.”

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact PCSO 6640 Vincent Preston on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 6640.  Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. 

* Calls to 101 cost 15p for the entire call from both mobile phones and land lines

** Please note some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

 

Updated on 06/02/12 at 13:47
Crime reference number: LW/00383/12-0

 
Attempted robbery on Evington Road PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leicestershire Police   
Monday, 06 February 2012 15:42

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery on Evington Road.

The incident took place at 1.35pm on Wednesday, January 25 near to a bus stop close to the junction with Staveley Road.

The 16-year-old victim was stood close to the bus stop when he was approached by a man who tried to engage him in conversation before threatening him and demanding his mobile phone.

A bus pulled up to the stop and the victim got onboard. The suspect left empty handed.

The suspect is described as light skinned Asian, 17-18-years-old, about 5ft 7” tall, skinny build, with a big nose and light coloured eyes, wearing a grey or black jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and a light grey woolly hat.

DC Denise Pritchard, the investigating officer, said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area and saw someone fitting this description to contact us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4046 Denise Pritchard on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4046. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. 

* Calls to 101 cost 15p for the entire call from both mobile ‘phones and land lines

** Please note some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call. 

Issued on 06/02/12 at 14:47
Crime reference number: CN/00469/12-0

 
Suspicious fire at a house in Leicester Road, Wigston PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leicestershire Police   
Monday, 06 February 2012 15:34

Detectives investigating an incident of damage in Wigston are appealing for public help.

Officers on routine patrol discovered a fire on the ground floor of a house in Leicester Road, Wigston at about 1.35am on Saturday January 7.

No one was in the property at the time but substantial damage was caused and the fire is being treated as suspicious

Two men, aged 22 and 17, have been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Constable Jules Allen is investigating the incident, he said:  “Luckily no one was in the property at the time but the officers who attended the initial incident were treated for smoke inhalation.

“We would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or saw any suspicious activity in the area during the early hours of Saturday January 7 to contact us.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident or has heard rumours locally about it.  Any calls received will be treated in confidence.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1935 Jules Allen on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1935.  Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. 

* Calls to 101 cost 15p for the entire call from both mobile phones and land lines

** Please note some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

 

Issued on 06/02/12 at 13:07
Crime reference number: LW/00074/12-8