Warning over postal scam
Leicestershire Constabulary is warning members of the public about a postal scam which is operating nationally.

Cards are being posted through letterboxes from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service). The cards suggest that the company was unable to deliver a parcel to your address and urge you to contact them on 0906 6611911, which is a premium rate number.

DO NOT call this number. It costs £1.50 per minute from BT landlines.

This scam is currently under investigation by ICSTIS (the premium rate service regulator).

People who receive a card with these details are urged to contact Royal Mail Fraud on 0207 239 6655, ICSTIS at www.icstis.org.uk or your local trading standards office.
- posted by Shreekant @ 2:05 PM

 
Burglars Arrested.
A male has been arrested and admitted to 7 burglaries in Birstall (and 10 in total) during the spring/summer 2006.
He was working with another male and both were arrested as a result of information given by a member of the public concerning a vehicle seen near a burglary.
He is currently a guest of HMP and will be for some time.

Neighbourhood Watch does work. If you see anything suspicious please report it and let the police check it out.

- Information supplied by Insp Chris Alcott, Commander of Syston LPU.
- posted by allan @ 11:09 PM

 
Police Surgery.
Our Advice Shop on Saturday 21st October 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 @ 11:05 AM

 
Bike stolen - Birstall Road
A BMX bicycle was stolen between 8pm on 11th October and 7am on 12th October from 78 Birstall Road. Detailed description:

• Haro BMX
• Mirra 540
• baby blue in colour
• black forks
• spoked wheels
• torn seat
• silver stunt pegs on front and back wheels
• sticker on handle bars in silver block capitals reading ARROW

If you saw anything suspicious, see the bike or see it for sale anywhere - please contact the Police on 222 2222 - you can leave a message for PCSO Mark Butler on mailbox 6611.
- posted by Shreekant @ 12:09 PM