Crime Update

NB : Under the Data Protection Act, we are advised we should not usually identify or provide information that can easily identify an individual. In such cases part information will be omitted e.g. an asterisk may be used in place of one letter of a suspect vehicle.

Oakham Beat:

Parkfield Road, Oakham (19/05/20) – Yoghurt thrown over residents car in an act of vandalism.  No lasting damage caused to vehicle; a silver Mercedes.  Enquiries in hand with local beat team.

Westfield Avenue, Oakham (20/05/20) – Local officers stop search a male and find cannabis in his possession.  Due to his age he will be offered education and diversionary options.

Rutland North Beat:

Station Road, Whissendine (10/05/20 – 13/05/20) – Between stated times, unknown person have broken into rear garden outbuilding of address and stolen gardening equipment; lawnmower, tools, strimmer etc as well as bicycles.  No images of stolen property or other identifying details.

Melton Road, Langham (16/05/20) – Male driver stopped by police and found to be in possession of cannabis and driving whilst unfit due to said drug.  He was arrested and taken to custody where he was interviewed and dealt with.

Bloody Oak’s Service Station, A1 (19/05/20) – Driver of a silver Ford Fiesta fills vehicle with £49.24 worth of petrol and makes off without attempting to pay.

Rutland South Beat:

Ketton Road, Empingham (19/05/20) – A ’59 plate Audi parked at the side of the road has had a rear window smashed and two iPhone’s and a wallet stolen from the car.

Winston Close, Ketton (22/05/20) – A Grey coloured ’66 plate Mercedes A180 has been keyed at the location between the hours of 7.55am and 8.45am.

Uppingham Beat:

Nothing of note.

NB. Under the Data Protection Act, we are advised we should not usually identify or provide information that can easily identify an individual. In such cases part information will be omitted e.g. an asterisk may be used in place of one letter of a suspect vehicle.

Oakham Beat:

Oakham Post Office (04/05/20) – cannabis ordered over the internet identified by staff, and recovered by officers preventing the package being successfully delivered. Drugs will be destroyed.

Rutland North Beat:

Great North Road, Greetham (04/05/20) – curtain side theft from lorry parked in layby (one with Suzie’s Diner) between 10pm that night and 6.30am the next morning when the driver discovered the theft.

Rutland South Beat:

Mill Road, Seaton (04/05/20) – burglary of horse stables, offenders have used a stolen white Renault Master van during burglary, which has been recovered by police. Crime occurred between 7pm that evening and 8am the next morning when the owner discovered the burglary. No property missing from this crime.
Uppingham Beat:
Nothing of note.

NB : Under the Data Protection Act, we are advised we should not usually identify or provide information that can easily identify an individual. In such cases part information will be omitted e.g. an asterisk may be used in place of one letter of a suspect vehicle.

Oakham Beat:

Purdy Court – pedal cycle stolen from communal entrance overnight between 8pm on  29/04/20 to 9am on 30/04/20.  Actual stolen cycle as pictured:

Northgate – a black Toyota CH-R, parked on the road in a private space was keyed overnight between 7pm 30/04/20 and 2.30pm 01/05/20.

Rutland North Beat:

Ram Jam Services (A1) – occupants of a silver Honda Civic fill their vehicle with £40.94 worth of fuel and drive off without making payment on 02/05/20 at 3.35pm.  No registration number obtained.

Rutland South Beat:

Nothing of note

Uppingham Beat:

Ash Close – male assaulted at 5pm on 28/04/20, resulting in bloody nose to victim.

Russ Horne

Please Note : That this week, as throughout the Covid-19 infection period, crime has dropped considerably, which is very good news.

Nevertheless, please be alert for the Covid scams and the online Scams.

NB : Under the Data Protection Act, we are advised we should not usually identify, or provide information that can easily identify an individual. In such cases part information will be omitted e.g. an asterisk may be used in place of one letter of a suspect vehicle.

Oakham Beat.

Criminal Damage – Huntsman Drive, Harrington 6^th Form Car Park.  Between 8.30am-10.30am 10.3.20 (Tues|). Driver left vehicle intact, when returned found scratches on all panels apparently by metal object.

Rutland North Beat.

Whitwell – Theft of electric pedal cycle from hire area of Rutland Water Cycling Centre, Bull Brigg Lane.  About 3pm 8.3.20 4 persons entered, 3 distract staff, whilst 4^th removes cycle.  Stolen Cube Reaction electric mountain bike, 19”, value £2,300.  Serial number not yet available.  Model shown below.

Any information please to PC 1742 Appleton Oakham Police quoting crime 20*131968.

Teigh – Burglary Residential, Main Street.  Between 5pm 11.3 and 11.32am 12.3. (Wed/Thur) shed at address broken into, lock cut, items taken.  List and description of property not yet known.

Rutland South Beat.

Ketton  – Theft of 15@ metal gate (lifted off hinges) overnight 2/3.3.20 at Holmes Farm.  Value £200.

Uppingham Beat.

Robbery – Dillons Shop, High Street West, approximately 3.20pm 8.3.20 (Sun).  Woman enters shop and threatens assistant with scissors.  Stolen approximately £400 plus stock.  Suspect female approx. 30 years.  Better description awaits.  Any information please to CID Eastern Counties quoting crime ref 20*132046.

Leicestershire Police News.

Ten years for fourth man responsible for ATM explosions.  Whole series of offences including one at Coop in Oakham.

https://www.leics.police.uk/news/leicestershire/news/2020/march/ten-years-for-fourth-man-responsible-for-atm-explosions/

Russ Horne