Here’s a quick round up from me of the Willenhall/Binley, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon Neighbourhood Team 

What’s been happening in Earlsdon?

 Good afternoon! I hope you’re all well. 

Here’s a short roundup of our set.

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Motor Vehicle Offences.  

This week we have seen x2 Theft from a motor vehicle and x3 Theft of  motor vehicle;

From: 15/11/2024 00.01 To: 17/11/2024 11.00

Location: HUNTINGTON ROAD

Circs: Unknown offenders have removed and stolen the front VRM plate off a parked green Hyundai, offenders have then made good their escape - nothing seen or heard.

From: 17/11/2024 16.00 To: 17/11/2024 18.00

Location: THE VILLAGE HOTEL AND LEISURE CLUB

Circs: During offence times unknown offender has approached a parked and locked vehicle a white Mercedes vito panel van and drilled holes into the locks to gain entry. Stolen from within tools to the value of approx. £2000 and made good their escape.

From: 16/11/2024 17.10 To: 16/11/2024 17.46 

Location: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKET FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY

Circs: An unknown offender has approached a motor vehicle, a Ford Fiesta ST and stolen it by unknown means, they made off in an unknown direction.

From: 12/11/2024 19.45-22.00

Location: DALTON ROAD 

Circs:  An unknown offender has attended the offence location and stolen a parked unattended Black Suzuki SV650 by unknown method and made good their escape 

From 12/11/2024 23.30 To 13/11/24 08.30 

Location Oddicombe Croft

Unknown offender/s have approached the victims gate that is located to the side of his driveway. The unknown offender/s have snapped the lock to the gates and have gained entry beyond the gates and to the Red Honda motorbike. The vehicle had a steering lock on it so the victim believes that the offenders rolled the vehicle out and away from the driveway. The offender/s have then made good their escape with the vehicle in an unknown direction. 

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Please ensure you remove any items and valuables from your vehicle when leaving, particularly overnight and when in remote locations. Opportunists have no regard for value. In the past we have even seen break ins to vehicles for small change left in the centre console – so please ensure you remove everything. 

We are looking into a number of lines of enquiry in regards to the crimes mentioned above, including looking at CCTV evidence, Dash Cam footage as well as speaking to key witnesses who may have important and helpful information to assist us. If you have any information regarding the above please don’t hesitate to contact us on 101 or using Live Chat. This can be done anonymously if you wish.

Some security measures you might consider for your vehicles;

CCTV and witness statements are being reviewed and we encourage anyone who may have information to call us on 101, webchat, or email the team direct at binleyandwillenhall@westmidlands.police.uk

Burglary 

We have had one residential  burglary  reported to us in Earlsdon  this week.

From the times of 04.00 and 04.30 hrs on 12 /11/2024 

Location ARDEN ROAD 

Circs : unknown offender/s have entered through the rear kitchen window by forcing it up and breaking the lock. They have entered and completed a tidy search and have then exited through the back door leaving it open. Occupants have come downstairs whereby they have noticed the window, back door and cupboard open. 2 car keys to a Red Jaguar F-Pace were taken and used to steal the vehicle. This has since been located and recovered. Numerous other items were taken from the address.

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The team have been conducting regular late night patrols to disrupt potential opportunistic offenders and deter crime. However, enquiries and investigations are also ongoing in relation to previously reported burglaries.

Although the team will continue their strategic patrols aimed to prevent and disrupt, there are some things you can also do to deter potential burglars;

If you see any suspicious behaviour, please report to us via 101, Live Chat, or if an emergency 999.

Beggars

We are aware of the beggars on Earlsdon high street, the Co-Op, One Stop, Airport Retail Park, McDonalds, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl. West Midlands Police have repeatedly offered help and signposted them to various agencies who can assist them. We advise not to give them money or goods as this only serves to fund their addictions. They do have support from various agencies (including offers of rooms/a bed) and this will only encourage the ongoing anti-social behaviour that we consistently get reports and complaints about. Some even have their own properties.

We understand that this behaviour can be intimidating and we still continue to regularly patrol these hotspots. Some individuals have Community Protection Notices in place due to their behaviour, so please don’t hesitate to report this to us if you are affected or see this happening. 

We continue to record any breaches of conditions for those that have Community Protection Notices and will enforce these in order to protect the public from their behaviour. 

Thank you for all your continued support.  

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon NHT.