Burglary - Saturday 16th September.
A house at the lower end of Elmfield Avenue was burgled on Saturday 16th September at approximately 10.30pm - 10.45pm. The house was occupied at the time and entry was made through a rear door.
Among the items taken was a handbag and the keys to two cars. The cars, a silver Peugeot No KR 02 ODM and a black VW Golf No SJ 53 EYM, were then driven away.
Were you in the area of Elmfield Avenue/Poplar Avenue at around this time? Did you see these vehicles being driven away? Did you see or hear anything suspicious?
Please report anything which may help in investigating this crime on (0116) 2222222 or telephone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which you may do anonymously.

(Both of the above vehicles have now been recovered - information given to us 24/9/06).
- posted by allan @ 11:35 PM

 
Police Surgery.
Our Advice Shop on Saturday 16th September will include a 'Police Surgery' for the residents of Birstall and Wanlip.
A Police Officer will be available between 10.00am and 12.00 noon 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 @ 6:40 PM

 
Warning - Travellers.
There are travellers staying in the area at the moment and we have received reports of door-step callers touting for work being very persistant. There have also been reports of offers being made to buy caravans and vehicles, again using persistant and annoying methods.

Our advice is not to have anything to do with these people.

If you need work doing on your property, rely on the recommendations of your friends and neighbours, there are plenty of local established businesses who would be interested.

Please report any suspicious activity immediately on (0116) 2222222.
- posted by allan @ 6:25 PM

 
Burglaries.
There has been two burglaries in the village this week.

1) The Crossways, Monday 4th September 12.15 - 14.40pm, an extensive search was made and a lot of property taken. This must have taken some time to carry out.

2) Wanlip Lane, Wednesday 6th September at approximately 2.20am. A neighbour was alerted by noise and two males were seen running away from the scene.

If you saw or heard anything suspicious in connection with these incidents, please report it on (0116) 2222222.
- posted by allan @ 9:42 AM