Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Resident

Officers have again been busy with diary appointments & various incoming demand on most days and carrying out arrests.

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, numerous tickets have been Issued.

Patrols have been conducted around the Glebe due to reports of parking Issues and anti social behaviour 

Numerous patrols being conducted at Stechford Retail Park regarding thefts and local beggars who have been issued CPWs Community Protection Warning regarding their behaviour and can lead to a CPN Community Protection Notice ( Arrestable ) 

An extremely prolific shoplifter has recently been charged with 26 shop thefts and an assault on a member of staff at Stechford Retail Park and due to appear in court.

We will continue to target retail offenders due to the wider harm they cause to the community 

CRIME DOES NOT PAY 

Officers have conducted numerous patrols around Old Yardley Park due to concerns from local residents reporting Anti Social Behaviour and possible Drug Issues in this area and abandoned vehicles.

Patrols have been conducted across Stechford & Yardley North for stolen vehicles and vehicles without tax 

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 You can patrol with us during the day or evening depending on your own commitment's 

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.

Crime updates 

Theft from Motor Vehicle ….

On 20/01/26 between 03.15 hrs & 03.18 hrs Offenders have gained entry to a vehicle on Yardley Fields Road, by unknown means and stolen purse containing bank cards.

On 21/01/26 between 16.20 hrs & 16.25 hrs 3 X unknown offenders have smashed rear window of a Nissan X Trail on the Meadway in attempt to steal a pram from the boot but were disturbed.

On 23/01/26 between 01.30 hrs & 02.30 hrs Offenders have gained entry to a Seat Ibiza by unknown means and stolen a vehicle emergency kit and cash to the value of approximately £10.00 

Theft of a Motor Vehicle… 

On 19/01/26 between 22.00 hrs & 06.45 hrs on 20/01/26 Offenders have stolen a Kia Sportage by unknown means as victim still has vehicle keys, (keyless) from a driveway on Gleneagles Road which was later recovered on 21/01/26 by Cambridgeshire Police with CCTV enquiries being conducted.

On 24/01/26 between 16.00 hrs & 09.30 hrs on 25/01/26 Offenders have stolen a BMW 660D M Sport from Yew Tree Lane by unknown means as victim still has vehicle keys, (keyless) CCTV enquiries being conducted 

On 26/01/26 between 21.00 hrs & 09.30 hrs on 27/01/26 Offenders have stolen a Jeep from Kelynmead Road by unknown means.

Vehicle Interference 

On 22/01/26 at 02.57 hrs an unknown offender has walked onto a driveway on the Meadway and been seen on CCTV trying passenger door of their vehicle which was locked & secure and then left.

Kind Regards 

PCSO K. Walters 

Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team 

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Tel - 101 Non Emergency