Distraction Burglaries - Warning
The following warning has been received from the police at Market Harborough. These people do travel around.

A distraction burglary took place yesterday in the Northants area.
An elderly lady opened her door to a man selling dusters. She bought something and went to get her purse to pay, leaving her door open. The man followed her into the house and stole some money.
The man was described as being around 40 yrs of age, small and plump with thinning hair and glasses.
Please don't automatically open the door to anyone you don't know.
Speak through a window and if you're in any way unsure they are genuine, then don't open the door.
If you have opened the door, always shut it if you need to go away to get anything while the caller is still there.
If they are genuine they won't be offended.
Check the identity of unexpected callers claiming to be from utility companies (gas/water/electric) by phoning the appropriate number in the phone book. If you are at all concerned call the Police immediately.

Call the Leicestershire Police switchboard on 0116 222 2222 or 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively if you wish to report any information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- posted by allan @ 3:50 PM

 
Burglary - Johnson Road
On the evening of Wednesday 25th June two houses were burgled in Johnson Road. Both properties are close to the junction with Fielding Road and 'back-on' to the public footpath.
The burglaries took place between 7.30pm and 9.15pm and it is thought that the footpath may have been used to either enter or leave the properties.
Were you in the area of Johnson Road / Fielding Road around this time, did you see or hear anything suspicious ?
Please report any information, however minor, on (0116) 2222222
- posted by allan @ 11:27 AM

 
Police Surgery
Our 'Advice Shop' on Saturday 21st June will include a Police Surgery.

Our local beat officer Pc Gordon Doudie will be available to talk to any residents. Just call in at the former Parish Council office on the Sibson Road car park between 10.00am and 12.00 noon.

The usual range of personal and shed alarms, fence spikes etc will be on sale and free tea/coffee will be offered to all visitors.
- posted by allan @ 3:20 PM

 
Found - Mans Cycle.
A mans cycle has been found in a garden in East Road, Birstall.
The cycle is a Raleigh and is silver in colour.
If this is your bike, or you know who this belongs to, please ring the Watch on (0116) 2676397.
- posted by allan @ 10:31 AM

 
Burglary - Went Road.
Overnight Tuesday/Wednesday, 27th/28th May, a house on Went Road was burgled. Entry was gained through an apparently insecure door. Keys to a car were taken from inside the property and the car was then stolen.
The missing vehicle is a Renault Megane 1.9 TD hatchback, coloured silver, registration number RA05 EAC.
Were you in this area on Tuesday night, did you see or hear anything suspicious? Have you seen this vehicle since that time?
Please report any information on (0116) 2222222.
- posted by allan @ 8:26 PM