Good evening Resident,

Here are the crime figures ranging from 9th October until 17th October:

Lyndon:

One theft from motor vehicle on Pierce Avenue whereby the registration plates were taken from the vehicle.

One interference with motor vehicle on Ulleries Road. Suspects have approached the vehicle, with what looks like a scanning device, in attempt to clone the key’s signal and unlock the car. The unsuccessful.

One robbery where the victim has been surrounded on their motorbike by 8 offenders, all on their own bikes. They have forcefully removed the victim from his bike and stolen it, as well as the victim’s phone which was attached to a holder on the bike. Lyndon Road.

Elmdon:

We’ve had 2 theft of motor vehicles:

A work van was stolen from Merevale Road. It was picked up in Leicester a week later with the driver being arrested and interviewed for the offence.

A vehicle was stolen from a driveway on Glencroft Road. A male was seen walking up and down the road with what looks like a car key scanner. CCTV shows the offender the vehicle without causing damage, believed to have cloned the keyless signal.

A burglary occurred on Old Lode Lane. Victim has returned home to notice the windows open and the house a mess. Some clothing items had been taken.

Olton:

2 theft of motor vehicles:

A delivery van was stolen by an opportunist offender on Fernhill Road while the driver was delivering a parcel.

A vehicle was stolen from Warwick Road by keyless means in an area that has no CCTV coverage.

On Woodshires Road, a vehicle owner returned to their vehicle to find the rear window had been completely smashed. 

Silhill:

Two businesses were broken in to. A dental practice on Warwick Road where £20-£30 was stolen from reception and Just Tyres on Hermitage Road had thousands of pounds worth of tyres stolen. 

Two theft of motor vehicles:

One vehicle was stolen from a secure underground car park on Wharf Lane by unknown means. Believed to be keyless as there were no signs of damage or disturbance.

One vehicle was stolen from Lode Lane. The victim has returned from holiday to find their car no longer where they left it.

Good News:

On Saturday 12th October we detained a male taxi driver on Dorsington Road, Olton after being spotted by our hard-working PCSO’s. We have had multiple reports of drug dealing taking place in this location with this taxi being one of the culprits. The male and his vehicle were searched and a quantity of cannabis was seized. We are now working with the council to get this driver’s taxi license revoked in order to make our roads safer.

On Monday 14th October we held a beat surgery at Hobs Moat Library which was successful. Several residents spoke with us and were given crime prevention advice.

On Wednesday 23rd October we will be bringing our mobile police station out to Hobs Meadow pub. It will be parked on the car park and our team will be there. Another opportunity for the community to come to us for any advice or to report any concerns in your area. We will be there 11am-12pm.

Crime Prevention:

Please consider anti-snap locks to all outside doors. Look for at least 3 stars and the Kitemark when purchasing them.

Tamper proof screws for number plates are a good idea to protect number plates from being stolen.

Please consider a good steering lock for your vehicles, and check that your vehicle is locked before you walk away from it and don’t leave anything valuable inside.

If you use a bike to get out and about think about the lock that you secure it with. Please consider a good quality lock for your bike. A D lock is one such type of lock. Simple chains can be cut through in seconds.

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All the best,

PCSO Beard 31795