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Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team |
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Resident
Our team has been a bit thin on the ground with officers on some very well deserved annual leave but have still managed to carry out the following….
Patrols continue at the Yew Tree for motorists parking on the Zig Zags and those caught will receive their ticket, points and fine, Remember you can also report these vehicles by using www.nextbase.co.uk/national-dash-cam-safety-portal & Operation Snap to upload your footage,
Stechford Retail Park continues to have high visibility patrols and visits to each shop which seems to be working and the beggars seem to have got the message but will always try their luck and are swiftly moved on making it a more pleasant place to come & shop
We had to assist with the declared Major Incident in Stourbridge regarding the fire on 13/08/26 as officers and PCSO's were drafted In from across the West Midlands
If you notice any vehicles where you live that you have not seen before or have been there for a long time please do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly have a look and check them out
Our Street Watch volunteers go from strength to strength and continue to be a high visibility presence in the community and a credit to Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team and West Midlands Police, We are still looking for more volunteers and if interested please contact me on the following - kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk Patrolled by the Community for the Community.
STREET WATCH Street Watch is a scheme run by the community, for the community in partnership with the police. Street watch is about being out and about in your local area providing reassurance to the public and helping police to tackle local problems. You can help police tackle the low-level issues that impact most on your communities and their quality of life. Street Watch volunteers walk around their community just like any other resident. However, Street Watch members will walk in pairs wearing high visibility jackets, in order to provide visible levels of reassurance, to promote good citizenship, and to increase the feeling of safety.
WHAT STREET WATCH INVOLVES
A minimum of two hours patrols every month Once we have approximately four members then the scheme can get off the ground Patrolling must be done in pairs and they must be in possession of a mobile phone You will have regular contact with your local police team so that team members are aware of current local issues and concerns Highlighting problems such as anti-social behaviour, graffiti and environmental problems Florescent jackets bearing the Street Watch insignia must be worn when you are patrolling Members will be given a short presentation prior to the scheme commencing, outlining their role, expectations and ensuring they fully understand the ethos behind the scheme We will provide insurance which must be in place before you can begin, our insurance policy for each Street Watch area can cover 15 people.
We are still seeing offences of Theft of Keyless Vehicles and to stop your vehicle from being targeted please see the below regarding a Signal Blocking Pouch ……
Blocking Vehicle Theft
Keyless car fobs are an increasing common feature of modern vehicles, allowing proximity access and push – button Ignition Unfortunately, as the design of vehicles has modernised, so too have the methods of the thieves that target them. Tech – savvy criminals are using signal boosting devices to amplify the proximity signal of a fob that is inside a property, while an accomplice waits next to the vehicle, ready to open the door and known as Relay Attacks / Keyless Thefts. This method Is quick, silent, & allows the easy theft of vehicles and valuables
The Solution
The Defender Signal Blocker’s specialist RPF material prevents a contained key fob transmitting, preventing Relay Attacks If you require one then please contact me on the following ….kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk
Community Speed Watch
Community Speed Watch gives local residents the ability to actively get involved in road safety. Local volunteers join together and monitor traffic speeds at identified locations in the community, Information is recorded and passed to the local police neighbourhood team, which result in a warning letter being sent to the registered keeper.
Community Speed Watch is about taking positive action and helping to improve the safety and quality of life for everyone in the community and to raise public awareness of inappropriate speeding of vehicles. The volunteer’s work at locations identified/suggested by the community based on where there is concern regarding speeding traffic or the impact of speed
All volunteers are given training on how to use the speed detection equipment and safe working procedures, how to monitor the speed of vehicles safely, Volunteers will be issued with a high visibility jackets for the safety of volunteers and also to notify motorists that they are entering a Community Speed Watch area.
The registration number of speeding vehicles is recorded and West Midlands Police will send a letter to offending motorists. The presence of the Speed Watch volunteers out on the streets is to make drivers think twice about their driving habits and to slow down. Speed Watch will also allow us to collect data about the number of cars speeding in identified locations.
If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact the following … PCSO 30802 Ken Walters at Acocks Green Police Station Tel – 101 Ext 844 6239 or email kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk
Crime updates
Theft of a Motor Vehicle… On 09/08/26 at 16.20 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a locked & secured 08 plate Daihatsu Sirion on Vibart Road, by unknown means and was later recovered blocking the Coventry Road South Yardley – Enquiries ongoing.
On 12/08/26 between 21.00 hrs & 08.30 hrs on 13/08/26 Unknown offenders have stolen a locked & secured 65 plate BMW 420D on Hengham Road, by unknown means – Enquiries ongoing.
On 20/08/26 between 21.30 hrs & 05.00 hrs on 21/08/26 Unknown offenders have stolen a locked & secured Ford Focus. ST from Vicarage Road, by unknown means as victim still has keys (Keyless Theft) Enquiries ongoing
Theft from Motor Vehicle… On 05/08/26 between 05.00 hrs - 05.30 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to an Audi A6 by unknown means on a driveway on Queens Road, and have stolen a bottle of aftershave approximately £100 and a pair of Ray Bans sunglasses
On 08/08/26 between 21.00 hrs & 10.30 hrs on 09/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained access to locked & secured 68 plate Ford Fiesta on Cuckoo Close, by unknown means and stolen £80 in cash, bottle of Prada perfume, and a bank card – Enquiries ongoing
On 08/08/26 between 21.00 hrs & 07.00 hrs on 09/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained access to a Peugeot 3008 on Cuckoo Close, by unknown means and stolen unknown Items that had been left inside glovebox, centre console, & door pockets – Enquiries ongoing
On 14/08/26 between 07.05 hrs & 12.15 hrs on 18/08/26 Unknown offender on a bicycle has approached victims insecure 74 plate Dacia on Hengham Road, and entered vehicle through driver’s door & stolen multiple bank cards, and approx. £150 in cash – Enquiries ongoing
On 17/08/26 between 21.00 hrs & 23.15 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen both front & rear registration plates from an 18-plate Mercedes on Wroxton Road.
Criminal Damage to Vehicle... On 11/08/26 between 02.40 hrs & 03.00 hrs Unknown offender has approached a 62-plate Citroen Nemo LX on Kelynmead Road and smashed the driver’s side window, but nothing stolen. Enquiries ongoing
On 09/08/26 between 20.10 hrs & 20.20 hrs Unknown offenders have thrown unknown objects at a double decker bus on Garretts Green Lane and smashed 4 X windows - Enquiries ongoing
On 21/08/26 between 11.30 hrs & 16.30 hrs Unknown offenders have used an unknown implement to scratch the bodywork of a 25-plate Peugeot 208 on Alcombe Grove – Enquiries ongoing
Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle… On 11/08/26 between 22.00 hrs & 05.00 hrs on 12/08/26 Unknown offenders have smashed drivers side window and damaged the wiring loom and dashboard in attempt to steal a Fiat 500 Lounge on Whittington Grove – Enquiries ongoing
Interference of a Motor Vehicle… On 12/08/26 between 23.59 hrs & 15.55 hrs on 13/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a locked & secure Fiat 500 on School Lane, by smashing driver’s side window and pulled out the ignition leaving it on the seat and made off – Enquiries ongoing
On 13/08/26 between 21.00 hrs & 10.00 hrs on 14/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a locked & secured 67 plate Renault Scenic, on Charlbury Crescent, by unknown means, and have emptied the glove box and door pockets leaving all contents on the front seat and made off – Enquiries ongoing
On 21/08/26 between 17.45 hrs & 18.00 hrs Police received reports from a member of the public that two males were present on Francis Road, stripping a vehicle a Grey Range Rover Evoque, Officers have attended and located both offenders in the process, and neither could prove ownership and both were subsequently arrested – Enquires ongoing revealing numerous vehicle parts found at one of the offender’s addresses.
Residential Burglary… On 10/08/26 between 00.00 hrs & 00.00 hrs 14/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on Garretts Green Lane, by entering the rear garden and have smashed glass in the rear door to fit hand through and unlock the door, Once inside have stolen a Nintendo Switch, & VR headset nothing else stolen. Enquiries ongoing as blood was left on the broken glass along with CCTV enquiries
On 19/08/26 between 23.30 hrs & 02.00 hrs on 20/08/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on the Meadway, by unknown means & whilst the victim was sleeping have stolen an Amazon Alexa, a Bank Card, & Aftershaves – Enquiries ongoing
Theft – Other… On 05/08/26 between 20.00 hrs – 20.10 hrs Unknown offenders stolen two potted plants from front garden approximate value £50 on Lyme Green Road – Enquiries ongoing
On 11/08/26 between 10.10 hrs & 16.00 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a quantity of packages left on the doorstep of a property on Leafield Crescent – Enquiries ongoing
On 09/08/26 between 13.00 hrs & 14.00 hrs Unknown offenders have arrived at a property on Hadland Road on 3 separate occasions and stolen building timber to the value of £1,800 using a van but registration unknown - Enquiries ongoing.
Burglary of a Business... On 08/08/26 at 15.45 hrs 3 X Unknown males have been reported removing Items from a works compound on Garretts Green Lane, Workers have seen the males pushing a trolley with the following items inside – Generator valued at £300 & Spray Gun valued at £1,300, Males have run off leaving trolley with items still inside and recovered by police – Enquiries ongoing
On 08/08/26 at 22.55 hrs 2 X Unknown males have been seen on CCTV to force open the rear door to Greggs at the Glebe, with a possible crowbar and attempted to open the safe but was unsuccessful and have also tried to open a till which was also unsuccessful but have stolen a charity bucket containing unknown amount and left before police arrival – Enquiries & CCTV ongoing
Attempted Arson not Endangering Life… On 09/08/26 between 16.22 hrs & 15.52 hrs a Fire had been started deliberately by an unknown group in Kents Moat Park, Fire attended and extinguished it before it could spread.
On 12/08/26 between 13,20 hrs & 13.40 hrs A fire was reported on wasteland on the Meadway and Bridgnorth Road, Fire was called and extinguished the fire. – Enquiries & CCTV proved negative of how this was started.
Robbery of personal Property… On 10/08/26 at 00.01 hrs victim was returning home when 3 X Unknown masked offenders have followed him up his driveway on Newcroft Grove, and attacked him by covering his mouth and shouting (They wanted money and have a gun) The victim put up a struggle and offenders stole his house keys and neighbours have heard the commotion and screamed at which point offenders have ran off (No gun was ever seen) Enquiries & CCTV ongoing
Kind Regards
PCSO K. Walters Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team Tel 990 Emergency Tel 101 Non Emergency
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