Armed Robbery - Kingsgate Avenue.
On Tuesday 28th March at approximately 8.30pm there was a robbery at the Kingsgate Stores in Kingsgate Avenue.

Two suspects were involved, both wearing dark clothing with hooded tops and with their faces covered. They were in possession of a hand gun.

No vehicle was seen but there was probably one parked nearby possibly in an adjacent road.
The shop worker received minor injuries.

The till was taken complete and may have been dumped locally.

If you saw anything at all which may be of interest to the police , please report it on (0116) 2222222.

The police have stressed that they believe this is not the work of locals and it is a one-off as far as Birstall is concerned.

Police press release:
http://www.leics.police.uk/canyouhelp/appeals/477_armed_robbery_at_a_store_in/
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- posted by allan @ 4:03 PM

 
Thefts from motor vehicles.
There have been three incidents of Theft From Motor Vehicles recently within Birstall:-

a) 6th March, The Meadway.
b) 10th March, Blenheim Road.
c) 15th March, Birstall Road.

The police suspect that these may be the work of one individual and are very keen to track this person down. Did you see anything suspicious on these roads on these dates?

Please be aware and secure your vehicle at all times, do not leave anything of interest to a criminal on show and report immediately any incidents or suspicions to the police on (0116) 2222222 ( seven 2's ).
- posted by allan @ 5:02 PM

 
POLICE SURGERY
Our Advice Shop on Saturday 18th March will include a 'Police Surgery' for the residents of Birstall and Wanlip.

Both of our beat officers, PC Jamie Hughes and CSO Mark Butler, will be available between 10.00am and 12.00noon to talk to any residents. A private room will be available.

Just call in at the former Parish Council Office on the Sibson Road car park.
- posted by allan @ 7:39 PM