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Incidents that occur in our Park Farm membership area are posted below.

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During the early hours of Wednesday 25th a Peugeot 206 parked in Portchester Close was broken into by forcing the drivers door and a a DVD head unit stolen.

If you can help with any further information please call the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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A NHW member saw 4 white men early this morning at about 4.15am walking up and down Kedleston Road trying all the front doors and garden gates of properties. A white car was seen to drive out of Kedleston Road after the incident which it is believed may have been used by the men.

The incident was reported to the Police quickly and correctly using 999 but at this time we have not heard if any properties have actually been burgled or if the Police had any success.

We've also been advised of another incident which saw a resident chasing off two youths found in his back garden in Portchester Close and its clear that the area is currently being targeted by opportunist burglars with the same methods used last week in Portchester Close so we're repeating our alert advice and requesting anyone in the area who has CCTV to please view their recordings for any sightings of the men seen in Kedleston or the youths seen in Portchester.

While burglars continue to get rewards they will keep going about this 'easy win' type of crime so please try to get into a routine of ensuring you lock your doors and windows whenever you retire or go out, check your burglar alarm is switched on even when you're in the house asleep and if you have CCTV please set it recording.

Visit our Crime Prevention pages for more suggested ways to protect your property.

It's not just your house they will target. In the past they've likely tried your garage door, sheds and checked out your car to see if there was anything worth stealing so please do all you can to make sure you're not their next victim.

If they don't get the reward they move elsewhere. Don't make it easy for them!

If you can help with any further information please call the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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Last week an Anglian Water Land Rover registration number BF03 HFM was stolen. Please be vigilant and keep an eye out for such a vehicle as this may be used to convince people who will become the victim of a distraction burglary.

As always if anyone you don't know comes to your door ask for ID. If they are genuine they won't mind and you can phone up the company they are representing for clarification of who they are.

Please tell your neighbours, family and friends to prevent this type of cowardly crime!

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In the areas of Fletton, Woodston and Stanground we are seeing a rise in Shed Burglaries. Over the last weekend we had 9 bicycles stolen from either sheds or rear gardens. In one instant 4 bicycles that were chained together in a back garden were lifted over the fence and stolen.

So it appears that bicycles are the hot property at the moment. Please can you make sure that all sheds and garages are secured, security lights are good and if you have any bicycles that they are chained together please chain them again to a solid object or a garden post , drain pipe etc something that will prevent bicycles being lifted over the fences.

I am also appealing for any witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious involving a vehicle or anyone seen with a large number of cycles or if any one has been offered one for sale. If you have any information please contact your local PCSO on 0845 456 456 4.

Inspector Beeby

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Yesterday afternoon at about 4pm we had reports of a 13-14 year old white youth riding a mini-moto along the Green Wheel path at the rear of the Park Farm Estate. The youth was not wearing a crash helmet and had dark hair, he was wearing a black jacket.

Please phone in any sightings of mini motos or motorbikes on the cycle paths so that we can conduct patrols in the area at the times when the problems are occurring. These youths are a nuisance to local residents and a danger to themselves/others.

Call the Force Control Room on 0845 456 4564 giving as much of a description as you can of the rider and the bike. If we catch these youths we can confiscate the bikes and prosecute the rider.

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Two burglaries have been reported to us overnight in Houghton Avenue.

Police are appealing for any witnesses. Did you see anyone in the area acting suspiciously or see an unknown vehicle in the area between 10.30 pm and 7.00am this morning?

Be vigilant and revisit your security arrangements as a matter of urgency. Please double check all your doors and windows and switch on your intruder alarm whenever you go out and before you retire. Try to see the keys to your house or car from any window or through your letterbox. If you can see them so can a burglar.

UV Postcoding and or Smartwater application and then affixing a sticker in your window advising that your property is UV protected has proved a great deterrent to burglars. Call Chris on 07939 664788 if you need a free UV pen and window sticker or if you would like to know more about Smartwater.

If you don't have an intruder alarm please consider purchasing one. They are a great deterrent and will alert you and your neighbours to any intruder and easy install wireless ones can be purchased for as little as £100 from local DIY stores.

If you can help with any information please call the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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Witnesses are being sought to an incident in Kedleston Road on Thursday night where two kitchen chairs were thrown at a residents car. The chairs used are believed to have come from outside a residents driveway put out for collection.

Please only put out bulky items and wheelie bins on the morning of the collection day wherever possible to prevent such opportunist criminal damage taking place including the theft of wheelie bins and use of them to gain access over fences and gates which has already happened of late in Park Farm.

If you can help with any information please call the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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A burglary has occurred in Houghton Avenue. The offender/s are believed to have entered the house via the back door after having reached up through the cat flap to access the door key. Items were reported as being taken but we have no further details at this time.

Please remove all keys from doors and windows and store them in a safe place out of sight where you can find them in an emergency. If you can see them from any window in your house so can a burglar.

If you can help with any information please call the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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Over the last two nights we have had a spate of cycle thefts in the Park Farm area and central Stanground area. These are top of the range BMX bikes. Please therefore ensure your bikes are locked up and secure or bought inside your home as the offenders are carrying equipment to break into sheds /garages and cut bikes free.

Over the easter holidays with the youths out and about on their bikes it is easy for thieves to target addresses so please add extra security.

Talk with your sons and daughters about their personal safety and the safety of their property.

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Two reports have been received today of children throwing rocks over the fences of properties adjoining the play park on Park Farm Way.

This has been reported to the police by those affected. If you have any information as to who these children are please contact the Police on 0845 456 456 4 or your street coordinator.

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Hello,

My parents who live in Orton Waterville have just told me this story. Last week a young man came to their door with a holdall selling tea towels etc. He appeared to have a speech impediment or put one on. He talked decently to them, when my parents said that they did not want anything, he said that their neighbour, and gave correct name, said they would buy something, then asked them for some money. They told him no and he left. the next day it transpired that he then went to the next house and he told the lady there ,that my parents had given him £10 to help him and asked her for the same. She then gave him £2. He asked for the name of person in the bungalow opposite, to which it was given. He then went to that persons house, a lady in a wheelchair. When she opened the door, he pushed past her, saying hello (using her name) and sat on her couch. He then asked her for £90. She apparently did not give him anything and he left. Apart from my parents these are all elderly ladies on their own. They were all frightened to involve the police in case this person came back. They, and my parents, have all had many negative things happening to them over the last 2 years, in their own homes, with 'people?' preying on elderly, infirm and living on their own. This incident happened in Valance Road / Church Drive. If they had told me sooner I would have reported it straight away. Please can you make residents aware - thank you

This was received by us from a local resident. Should you have had recent similar experiences can you please contact our force control room and give the details - 0845 456 456 4

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Between 15.00hrs and 16.30hrs on the 18th February offenders have forced a side door to the property and gained entry although nothing appears to have been disturbed or taken.

If you can help with any information please call the police on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact your street coordinator.

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Bogus caller in your area, there had been a report of a suspicious male, white male, 25-30 years old, dark zip up jacket(waterproof fabric), dark trousers, dark medium length hair, carrying mobile phone, he is posing that he is from Tree Care-working for the Council, he tells residents he has received complaints about their trees and says he has come to cut them down.

Please residents if you come across this male let us know, if anyone official comes to your door please use your chains and do not them enter your property, they should have identification and they will not be offended if you ask for it, this only proves that they are genuine.

Normal procedure would be that a letter would be sent out first to make you aware of an issue and to arrange a convent time to call, these companies will not just show up, unless on a very rare occasion that there is an emergency situation and then this is the time to ask for identification.

So please if you have the slightest doubt that any person at your door is not genuine then please do not let them into your home, please let us know as soon as possible.

If you have any issues or concerns then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.

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I would like to bring to all your attention that I have had reports of Criminal Damage and Antisocial Behaviour in around the Ayres Drive area of Stanground, mindless damage to residents walls and their property is on the increase.

We have a high population of elderly that reside in these roads and the damage is very upsetting for them, they take pride in their gardens and walls and find it very distressing when damage occurs,

Also there has been another issue which has appeared, children have been reported to be pushing over wheelie bins deliberately to intimidate these elderly residents, when they come out of their house to pick the bins up or to challenge them to why this has happened, all they receive is abuse and some very rude hand signals, this is unacceptable behaviour from these children and I plan to find out who they are and give them suitable words of advice.

If anyone has any information with reference to these problems then please could you contact me and if there are any other issues you want to discuss with me then please let me know.

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The police have advised us today of an attempted distraction burglary nearby in Yaxley.

The offender, a white male, stated he was from 'Homeserve' or similar and was carrying a fold up ladder. Luckily he did not gain access to the property and left the scene in what is believed to be a 'dirty' green Vauxhall car. No registration details.

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We have had two distraction burglaries in Coneygree Road/Ayres Drive area of Stanground on the 5th Nov at 10:00am. Vehicle used was a silver/grey Transit van part index T4---OO. Two white males one wearing a red long sleeve sweatshirt and hooped earrings in each ear.

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Please be aware of a Silver 4x4 trawling the area with a male and a female on board entering sites and when challenged asking about old batteries. The police have a part index N4446VN. This alert is to be aware of their activity and not to let them see anything of value.

Please report anything suspicious or any sitings to the police on 0845 456 456 4

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An article of clothing was found to have been set alight on the footpath near the swings. Two males were seen riding away on a moped without a number plate or lights immediately after the incident. Descriptions are a small, white, male youth wearing a light blue hoodie and a tall, slim, black youth wearing a dark coloured hoodie riding pillion. Although followed they made off through the cut at the bottom of the park alongside Belsay Drive then down Park Farm Way into Portchester Close and then Houghton Avenue. They then doubled back and made off again towards the top end of Park Farm Way/Aydon Road area.

The incident has been reported to the police. If anyone has any information please contact the police on 0845 456 456 4

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POLICE are trying to trace two laptop computers stolen from a house in Bretton on Wednesday September 5th. They are a Hewlett Packard NX900s with a Japanese keyboard and a Hewlett Packard NX4300 with a Japanese keyboard.

DC Rich Oliver said: "We're asking for the public's help to locate these unique laptops which are not sold in Europe. Please get in touch if you think you have seen them or have been offered them for sale."

Anyone with information can contact DC Oliver at Thorpe Wood Police Station on 0845 456 456 4 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Four dwelling burglaries, two in Fletton and two in Stanground Central Ward, were reported on 12/09/07. Two offences in High Street and The Glen, Fletton had a ground floor window forced. The burglary in High Street was committed at approx 04:50hrs. An offender was disturbed attempting to climb through the window in High Street however, no description as yet.

The two offences in Stanground occurred in John King Gardens and Southfields Drive. Both premises were entered via an insecure door and believed to have been committed in the daytime or evening. Premises in John King Gardens had the car keys and car stolen, a Blue Nissan Micra AJ51DPF.

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Please be on the lookout for any suspicious behaviour and report it to the Police on 0845 456 456 4.

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During the last few weeks we have received several reports of distraction burglaries occurring. The reports initially sited the problem in and around Cambridge but over the last week reports have come in of incidents near Huntingdon and this morning one nr Huntingdon again and one just a short (10 minutes) journey from Park Farm in Ramsey St Mary.

Common descriptions include two white males, one with an Irish accent, claiming to be from the water board. This last incident in Ramsey St Mary was again two white males 30 - 40 years of age requesting water for their car. The car was a dark coloured Audi with a partial index of VNP.

Please be on your guard and contact the police if you see anything suspicious.

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It has come to our attention there is a male going around Stanground on a pedal cycle offering to clean windows for £10 although he has no equipment. He has already taken £20 off a resident stating he would return with the change but has never done so. We believe he is targeting the elderly and vulnerable and offering to do their shopping too. At the moment we aware that he has been in the Kingston Drive and Whittlesey Road area. He is described as a white male with 'Rock and Roll' tattooed on his neck.

Please do not be taken in by this male and remember to report anything suspicious to the police on 0845 456 4564.

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Inevitably mini motos and illegal off road motorcycles are appearing again around the Green Wheel and Lake areas. Some very near misses have been reported therefore our advice is to refer back to the successes we had last year when dealing with this problem which resulted in several offenders being warned or reported for prosecution.

Most of you carry a mobile phone with a camera facility or have access to a camera or camcorder. Use these to gather evidence and then contact the police taking note of the times, dates and descriptions of the offenders and the vehicles involved.

The word soon got round last year that NHW members were taking photographs of offenders resulting in a definite reduction in incidents.

Take note of the times, dates and descriptions of the offenders and the vehicles involved. Don't just accept it. Please help us and the police do something about it.

You can be assured that we will always provide our full help and support to those who need it but the responsibility to show the 'Neighbourly' part of being a NHW member is now, rather than relying on others to do it for you. The police and coordinators can't be there all the time waiting to catch them. If you need help or wish to offer yours just call.

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Three of these were water related, the one in Little Paxton told occupants that their neighbours had been flooded.

With the flood alert state in operation all NHW members should be aware that distraction burglars may well use a story in connection with flooding or moving of items to prevent damage such as washing machines and dishwashers.

Please pass on this warning to your friends and relatives - if anyone has any information or suspects these individuals may have been in their area they should ring the Police on 0845 456 456 4 to report it.

Please keep your eyes open for suspicious vehicles in your area - any information you can report to the police regarding registration numbers and descriptions of individuals is really useful.

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A series of night time dwelling burglaries are being committed in Stanground in locations such as Sandpiper Drive, Poulter Avenue and Southfields Drive. The peak time for these offences is 00:00-03:00.

The method of entry includes smashing a rear window with a weight or rock, forcing a side kitchen door using an unknown instrument and via an insecure patio door.

Please recheck your security measures now!

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Police have stepped up security in Cambridgeshire in the wake of terrorism incidents in London and Scotland. Deputy Chief Constable John Feavyour has invoked powers under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act which allow officers to stop and search anyone if they have concerns or suspicion.

DCC Feavyour said: “We’ve introduced this power to ensure we have the appropriate ability to help protect and reassure people in Cambridgeshire. There is no specific evidence of a threat here, however we are increasing patrols and visibility and there are occasions where these powers will be necessary. We will of course ensure that we operate with sensitivity. I'm confident that all the communities we serve will understand the need for this measure and will support our work to protect the public.”

Armed officers will be more in evidence at key locations around the county and traffic officers are likely to use the power to stop drivers or pedestrians and search them and their vehicles. Officers acting under Section 44 are given broad discretion to search

We are asking members of all Watch Schemes in the county to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity they see or hear.

DCC John Feavyour said: “Our top priority is to protect the public. Above all we need people in Cambridgeshire to remain alert and aware. If people have any immediate concern or urgent information they should call 999. Otherwise call the anti-terror hotline on 0800 789 321."

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"There is nothing to suggest any connection with Cambridgeshire," said Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Hopkins. "But it is important that members of the public remain vigilant and report any unusual packages, vehicles or activity in their communities or elsewhere. There is no need for alarm, but we would ask people to take the commonsense precautions to be expected in these situations."

Any suspicions should be reported to the anti-terrorist hotline number, 0800 789 321 or to Cambridgeshire police 0845 456 4564.

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Detectives in Peterborough are appealing for the publics help after a woman was assaulted in Stanground.

The incident happened between 11.30pm on Sunday, June 17 and 12.10am on Monday, June 18, as the 24-year-old Peterborough woman walked along Stukeley Close, Stanground.

The woman was walking along the playing fields when she was grabbed by the man and attacked. She eventually managed to break free from the man and ran off. The woman received minor injuries following the attack.

The man is described as white, medium build, between 21 and 40 years old, with black hair and 5'9" tall. He was wearing a black coat.

Det Sgt Mark Smith, who is investigating, said: "I would appeal to anyone who was in the Stukeley Close area during the late hours of Sunday, June 17. "Did you see anyone hanging around the area acting suspiciously? Did you see the man as he fled the scene? "Any information, no matter how small, could prove invaluable in tracing the man."

If you have any information, please contact the police on 0845 456 4564.

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At approx 0400hrs yesterday morning, an officer on his routine patrol spotted two youths walking along Thistle Drive, Stanground. On spotting the officer, one youth made off climbing over a garden wall. The other, who was carrying a jar of money - was detained. An area search carried out by numerous officers, found a burglary and an attempt to gain entry at properties within Chapel Street.

A number of stolen items were also found nearby. The second youth was then found and duly arrested. Whilst in custody they have admitted to numerous other burglaries.

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Concerns have been coming in from members over reports of mass burglaries in Park Farm particularly around the Belton Road area. PC Duce has been contacted today for confirmation and has advised as follows:

Further to the post below concerning creeper burglaries which have occurred recently in Stanground muddy footprints were found in the back garden of a property in Kedleston Road yesterday which is being treated as an attempted burglary although no forced entry was evident.

A spate of snatch burglaries has however taken place close by in other areas of Stanground, Fletton and Woodston and insecure cycles have been stolen from unlocked sheds and outbuildings in Belton Road and Beeston Drive.

The offender is described as White Male of about 30 years, Dirty Appearance, 5ft 10in to 6ft tall, jet black hair wearing a brown jacket which is torn on the right shoulder.

These burglaries are happening at all different times of the day or night.

If you see anyone matching the description above or acting at all suspiciously day or night call the police on 999 without hesitation.

Although the rumours are therefore misleading concerning mass burglaries in Park Farm they are occurring close by and this would be a prudent time to recheck your own security measures including security lighting and alarms as a precaution. Please also look in on any neighbours who are disabled or infirm who may benefit from some help or advice.

Ensure your property is security marked and we again urge all residents to consider purchasing the latest Smartwater DNA property marking deterrent.

Putting your waste bins out the night before should be avoided wherever possible as these are regularly used by burglars as a climbing aid to get over walls and fences in order to gain access to back gardens. Please if you can, leave it until the early morning on the collection day to put them out and then ensure they are put away as soon as possible later in the day.

Please be a good neighbour and put out and return your neighbours bins if they are on holiday.

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A series of night time creeper burglaries has emerged in Stanground. Since 12th April there have been nine burglaries mainly in locations that are situated adjacent to the River Nene and at dwellings where the doors or windows have been left insecure. The peak time for these offences is between midnight and three in the morning.

The offender is a male who has been seen dressed in a blue hoody, tracksuit bottoms and a baseball cap. It is believed he is a smoker, as cigarettes were stolen from one of the houses. He may have links to the Welland area, which is the location that one of the stolen vehicles was found and he may associate with a larger group of males.

The target property includes vehicles as well as mobile phones, laptop computers, cameras, cash, passports, ID cards, driving licences and pedal cycles. The vehicles are being used by the offender and possibly his associates after the offence, prior to being abandoned whereas the other stolen property is likely to be sold for cash.

Although at this time of the year it is very tempting to leave the door or window open, please think again. Most windows these days can be left slightly ajar but still locked. Never leave a ground floor window open. Always lock your doors whether you are in the house, in the garden or away from the property.

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The police have issued an urgent alert regarding an attempted distraction burglary today at 3pm in Cambridgeshire. Incident number 322.

Two males posing as Anglian Water Officials attempted to gain access to a property.

Description of 1st male - 5ft 8in, Dark Hair, Small Beard, Wearing a suit and rubber gloves. No description of 2nd male.

Vehicle Description - Black Audi - Partial index RJ07

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Yesterday a number of distraction burglaries occurred across Cambridgeshire as well as Essex and Hertfordshire. A Black or dark Blue Audi with Silver wing mirrors (only the RS4 model has the different wing mirrors) was involved.

Can you please alert the Police immediately, on 0845 456 4564, if you see any vehicles fitting this description.

There are only around 400 of this particular model in the country.

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Last night a NHW member heard banging noises coming from the rear of the school.

Rather than ignore it, wait to see what happened or leave it to someone else to report it he was straight on the phone to the Police.

PC Duce was patrolling the area and was at the school within 30 seconds. Our member then phoned Ben on his mobile and directed him to the area where two youths were seen to be running. Ben successfully collared the youths while attempting to leave the school grounds.

Well done Mr M for your efforts. You chose not to accept crime on our estate and to act rather than ignore the situation. This is what NHW is all about. Not accepting crime and anti social behaviour on our estate but protecting it by calling the Police without delay.

If it doesn't seem right. Don't wait.......Call the Police.

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Please be aware and please pass this message around your area Yesterday, in Wittering around 5.45pm, two possibly more males pushed by an elderly blind gentleman at his front door and stole a large sum of money after ransacking his house in Church Road - they left by the back door.
Descriptions are vague but one male may have been wearing a brown jumper.

We have been asked to inform everyone, the new Peterborough Telephone Directories will be delivered week commencing 8th June 2007. Deya Limited state their agents have been advised not to leave them on view from the Street. However, this may be unavoidable in certain cases. Any problems please contact their Customer Services Manager: Sylvie Grocott on 01189 777227.

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A pit bull or staffie breed of dog was loose in Park Farm following children around the area for a few hours without being reported.

Tragically the dog then caught and killed a local residents cat in Park Farm Way. Several people watched the attack helpless and in distress, afraid to intervene in case the dog turned on them.

Police were called and removed the dog (no collar) to Thorpe Wood. They have advised that if the dog, which appeared quite juvenile, is chipped then the owners will be prosecuted for allowing it to be out.

Sadly one of our members had the unfortunate task of picking up the remains of the cat so the owners children didn't see it. This could well have been a young child!

Please, Please advise children of the dangers of stray dogs and that they should report them as soon as it is safe to do so.

If you have any information as to who is the owner of this dog please call the police on 0845 456 456 4 or contact your coordinator.

Dogs - The Law

• A dog is not allowed to bite. Not even once! So the very first time that a dog acts dangerously could end up in a Court.
• Generally a dog is regarded as not being under proper control if it is neither on a lead nor muzzled.
  
• Control of Dogs Order 1992

  This requires that every dog, while in a public place, wears a collar with the name and address of his owner inscribed on it or on a disc attached to it. If a collar is not worn when out in a public place, the dog may be seized by the police and treated as a stray. Also the owner, and any person in charge of the dog permitting him to be in a public place without a collar, will each be guilty of an offence and may be prosecuted and fined.

  If your dog does stray, you should immediately contact your local dog warden (through the Environmental Health Department at your local council) and the local police station. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows for your dog to be seized and sold or destroyed if unclaimed after a seven day period.

• Town Police Clauses Act 1847

These Acts make it an offence to allow an unmuzzled, ferocious dog to be left at large, or for a person to set on or to urge any dog attack, worry or put in fear any person or animal in the street.

• Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA) 1991

There are two main sections to this Act.

Section 1 applies to four specific breeds of dog including ‘the type of dog known as the pit bull terrier’. Owners of these breeds had to comply with certain legal requirements, including having their dog registered, neutered, microchipped and tattooed.

Section 3 applies to all dogs, making it a criminal offence to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place. This includes instances where there is fear that an injury might occur.

Owners found guilty under either section of the Act could have their dog destroyed, face the possibility of six months in prison and/or a fine not exceeding level 5 (at present up to £5,000).

• Dogs Act 1871

Under this Act, a court may, upon complaint that a dog is dangerous and not kept under proper control, order the owner to keep him under proper control or to be destroyed.

• Road Traffic Act 1988

This makes it an offence to have a dog on a designated road without the dog being held on a lead.

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There have been 3 reported incidents of youths firing BB Guns in and around Park Farm in the last few weeks which is causing concern to residents.

The latest incident was reported today at approx 20.00 hrs (8pm) near the lake where 3 youths were seen to be firing a BB gun. A Coordinator and 4 Police Officers attended the scene and are appealing to those with any information to come forward.

The only descriptions were 3 white male youths approximately 13 - 15 years of age.

BB Guns are fast becoming the latest 'must have' toy but Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 it is an arrestable offence to carry an imitation firearm in a public place without permission, whether or not it is capable of discharging a shot or a bullet. Carrying an air weapon in public, loaded or not, is also an offence. The maximum penalty is six months imprisonment.

If the police are called, they have to react as if the firearm is real - and anyone brandishing any type of gun (real or not, loaded or not) is putting themselves in danger.

If you see anyone carrying or shooting any type of weapon in public please call the police immediately on 999

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A number of high viz jackets and boiler suits bearing the Anglian Water logo have been stolen.

Identification carried by all staff:-
Photo ID Card. As you look at the card.... on the LEFT hand side from the top.... Employee Number Photograph Expiry date .....On the Right hand side from the top.... Anglian Water Logo, Full Name of Employee, Authorizing Signature of Company Secretary On the BACK is Bogus Caller Advice - i.e.shut the door and phone bogus caller Number (0800 number) which asks for the employee number to be provided.

Please check all ID and if you see anything suspicious or have any information please contact the police on
0845 4564564

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A report of a fire was received at approximately 16.40 (4.40pm) today. 3 coordinators attended the scene, extinguishing the remains of what had been a fairly large reed fire before the arrival of the fire brigade who checked the area to ensure the fire was fully out.

Although the fire may not have been malicious and could have been caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette, 2 male and 2 female youths with bicycles were seen fishing in the area just prior to the outbreak of the fire.

If you saw anything suspicious or have any details of those seen near the lake please let us know or contact the police on 0845 456 456 4.

Many thanks to the members of the public who contacted us and the fire brigade with such speed.

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Between 0001-0013 on the 25th February, a gent walking along St Johns Road using his Mobile Phone was jumped on from behind which knocked him to the ground. Prior to this the gent had noticed two males and a female near the entrance to Stanground Church.

It was this same 2 males who stamped on his head and kicked his face whilst the girl went through his pockets.

The phone was picked up by one of the trio who ran off towards the Church. The offenders are described as:

Male 1. white, clean shaven, 5'11" tall, medium build, blue hoody - hood up - non zipped, blue jeans, white trainers. Age 17/18.

Male 2. white, clean shaven, 5'11" tall, medium build, black hoody, non zipped, hood up, white lettering across the chest, blue jeans, white classic trainers. Age 17/18.

Female white, 5'8" - 5'9" tall, slim build, shoulder length blond hair with dark roots showing, white zipped hoody, zipped & done up, hood down, blue jeans, white classic trainers.

If you have any information regarding these or any other crimes, please contact the Police on 0845 456 4564.

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Two males were seen riding a moped erratically on Saturday night around 11pm by the patrol team in Framlingham Road but unfortunately were too far away to be able to get descriptions before they fled. The patrol did however manage to get the registration number which the police have today advised is a stolen vehicle.

The moped, a Beige Honda SJ100 index number R126 KFL was stolen from the rear of a property in Fellowes Road on 2nd/3rd Feb between 10pm and 2am.

The picture above shows the make & model reported.

Please keep an eye out for this vehicle and report immediately any sightings to the police quoting incident number 157 of 5th February 2007.

Alternatively call your street coordinator in confidence.

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During the last week I have had several incidents of graffiti reported in the Stanground area. I will not glorify the incidents by describing the 'tags' that were used at this particular time, but I would ask all residents to please stay vigilant and keep reporting any incidents or sightings of anyone with spray paints or marker pens or anything suspicious.

We take this matter seriously, as not only is it classed as criminal damage it also makes the area we live and work in look awful.

Thank you all for your help in reporting things to us, it helps us enormously in our fight against crime and shows that working together we can make a difference to the area.

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At approx 0110-0120hrs on the 27th January, a gent was walking home near the Recreation area of Whittlesey Road, Stanground, when he was followed by two males. These males punched the victim to the ground and stole his wallet containing cash, driving licence and credit cards.

The driving licence, wallet and credit cards were found in Ellwood Avenue.

The two males are described as white males both approx 16-20yrs, 5ft 10 tall, slim build. One having brown hair and wearing a light brown jacket and dark coloured jeans.

The second wearing blue jeans, black baseball cap and either a black jumper or jacket.

If you have any information regarding this or any other crime please contact the Police on 0845 456 4564.

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Upon further investigation this male is a courier from another area, transporting goods into Peterborough. The case has been forwarded to the force that he comes from to investigate further. If you have seen this male or see him in the future then please contact the force control room who will pass the details on.

Original posting 10th Jan 2007
We have been contacted regarding a male who appears to be taking photographs of young females in the Stanground area. He has been described as a white male, in his 50's, brown hair, wearing large framed glasses with clear frames and possibly wearing a blue jacket. The male has been sitting in a white Mini van possibly a Ford with the part index of R82. It is believed he is using a camera to take the photographs and not a mobile phone.

If you see this vehicle or witnesses anything similar, please contact the Police on 0845 456 4564.

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I have over the last week or so received more reports of a male youth riding an old style moped in and around the Stanground area. Firstly thanks to those of you reporting this to me it has helped me build up a picture of where he goes and what he wears. I would like to ask you all to be vigilant and report any sightings that occur.

The moped tends to be heard in and around the Southfield Avenue area and particularly at the rear of the Stanground Community Centre at the skatepark. I have also received reports of this kind of activity on the green wheel at the rear of the Park Farm area.

So please continue to call in regarding these incidents as the more information we can gather, the greater the chance we have of catching them in use.

Please rest assured that these reports are dealt with seriously and we will find out who is riding the bike or bikes in question and they will be dealt with accordingly.

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We've received an alert regarding a suspicious car in Eynesford Close at 17.30 hrs (5.30pm) today. This may be totally innocent but your fellow member was concerned by the car occupants behaviour.

The car an old White 5 Door Hatchback was seen parked in Eynesford Close with what is believed to be four youths inside. When eye contact was made the car drove off.

Please remain vigilant and call the police if you see this car in Park Farm again acting suspiciously.

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