Hello Resident,

We hope you are keeping well. Here is an update for this week. Also just to mention, if you are receiving duplicate messages from us, Pop me an email to darren.stretton@leics.police.uk and I will delete one of your accounts if requested. Sometimes people may have signed up twice using the same email address. Please also feel free to raise awareness of Neighbourhood Link if you enjoy receiving these local updates. Residents can sign up here Home Page - Neighbourhood Link

Thankfully this week, there have been no further reports of residential burglary in Burbage. This follows 3 reports around the 8th and a further 3 reports around the 15th. We are continuing to investigate and raise awareness regarding these types of crime, which historically increase during the darker nights. We continue to offer support and complete patrols in the area, so please get in touch if you would like any support in the prevention of residential burglary or vehicle crime. 

So far this month in Burbage, Police have received 124 calls. 20 of these have been emergency calls and 32 were priority calls. This includes a call of suspicious persons in the three pots area last night, Police attended immediately and completed searches. No issues. We have also seized vehicles for a range of offences and recovered stolen bikes in the area. 

We attended Three Pots post office for our monthly beat surgery. We spoke to several residents where subjects such as road safety and residential burglary were discussed. Also met some very polite youths, hopefully the bike lights we supplied will be of use during the winter months. 

I have attached the “No Thanks” trick or treat poster again if you wish to print it off. We have completed work with local shops, and we have also contacted the Hinckley beat team for similar work regarding the sales of eggs to youths over the Halloween period, in order to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour. We will also be completing targeted patrols in the area during key times. 

We have been notified of a couple of found bicycles in Burbage. If you recognised these, please get in touch asap.

There were several reports of suspicious activity around the Manor Close area, around 18:00-19:00 on the 18th of October. It appears there was a group in the area representing a Milk delivery company. Due to concerns raised, I have spoken to the company involved. They were understanding and apologetic regarding some of the concerns raised. 

Report of theft of tools from a van parked on Sketchley Grange hotel car park on the night of the 22nd of October. The side door lock had been cut and several DeWalt tools taken. Please be reminded not to leave tools on vans, especially on car parks. Consider additional security to your van if it is not possible to remove them. 

Thank you and take care. 

Darren 6035

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