Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Resident

Officers have been on patrol at the Glebe regarding reports of parking Issues and have spoken to the local shop keepers regarding this as well as parents when dropping off / picking up their children from school

One of our officers PC Burton was off duty on the way into work when he noticed two up on a motorbike on Queens Road when they stalled it at which point PC Burton stopped and made his way towards and showed his warrant card at which point offenders have run off leaving the motorbike in situ after Initial Investigation was shown to be stolen from the Sheldon area.

A van has also been seized on Albert Road 

Officers have been patrolling in Lea Hall regarding the Off Road Bikes and working with the council regarding an address in connection

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 

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 - A concerned community member Informed us of a Hilux parked in Vicarage Road that the registration did not match the year / model and checks completed and shown as a cloned vehicle and seized.

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 and glad to say that we may soon be welcoming a new volunteer team member. 

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 24/09/26 between 22.30 hrs & 07.40 hrs on 25/09/26 Unknown offenders have stolen a 71-plate camper van on Wyndhurst Road, by unknown means. – Enquiries ongoing

On 29/09/26 between 20.45 hrs & 21.15 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a Ford Transit Connect Van on Church Road, by unknown means as victim still has keys but was later recovered by the victim

On 04/10/26 between 21.30 hrs & 01.30 hrs on 05/10/26 Unknown offenders have stolen a 75-plate Peugeot 2008 on Sheldon Heath Road by unknown means as victim still has both fey fobs (keyless)

On 06/10/26 between 01.00 hrs & 02.15 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a 23-plate BMW from a driveway on Harrowfield Road, by unknown means, the vehicle had a tracker fitted that was tracking to a location but on police attendance only found the tracker – Vehicle was later recovered in Beech Road, Chelmsley Wood on false plates - Enquiries ongoing

On 06/10/26 between 07.00 hrs & 14.45 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a 71 plate Lexmoto Diablo Motorcycle on Lea Hall Road – Enquiries ongoing 

Theft from Motor Vehicle…

On 29/09/26 between 00.00 hrs & 07.00 hrs Unknown offenders have smashed passenger window of a 22-plate Mercedes Vito on Vera Road, and stolen a bag from within containing credit cards, passport, driving license, £50 cash.

On 04/10/26 between 18.10 hrs & 18.30 hrs 2 X Unknown offenders on bikes have approached an Insecure vehicle on Stechford Retail Park and stolen a sat nav along with a rucksack containing various items – Enquiries ongoing

On 03/10/26 between 14.00 hrs & 14.20 hrs Unknown offender has entered an Insecure Ford Transit Van on Orpwood Road, and stolen a quantity of tools but were later recovered by the victim

On 04/10/26 between 20.30 hrs & 21.20 hrs Unknown offenders have smashed a window of a 21-plate Toyota Hilux on Deepmoor Road, and stolen a quantity of tools valued at £3000 – Enquiries ongoing 

Attempted Theft of Motor Vehicle…

On 30/09/26 between 00.00 hrs & 08.30 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to a Fiat Ducato Panel Van by smashing side window and damaging the Ignition barrel in attempt to start it but were unsuccessful 

Production of Controlled Drug (Class B Cannabis)

On 02/01/26 at 07.45 hrs While officers were conducting an arrest attempt on Plowden Road, during the search of the premises they have found a large cannabis grow in the loft and have bypassed the electric supply – Suspect Further Arrested

Attempted Theft.

On 02/10/26 between 16.30 hrs & 16.35 hrs an amazon delivery driver was delivering parcels on Audley Road, when 4 X male offenders on mopeds have tried to open the van door in an attempt to steal items from within but as driver was returning all 4 X males have made off

Residential Burglary…

On 01/10/26 between 20.20 hrs & 20.25 hrs 4 X Unknown male offenders have attended a property on Broadstone Road and gained entry by kicking a UPVC door panel numerous times and once inside have caused damage to multiple pieces of furniture and have left in a vehicle prior to police arrival – Enquiries ongoing

On 03/10/26 between 18.50 hrs & 23.50 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to a rear garden on Flaxley Road, and have forced open a rear UPVC window and have entered property making an untidy search of the victim’s bedroom and have stolen £30,000 worth of Asian gold jewellery - Enquiries ongoing

Burglary of a Business...

On 16/09/26 between 22.30 hrs & 17.45 hrs on 28/09/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a Fish & Chip shop on Broadstone Road, by forcing the rear door and have stolen the till from inside but cash value unknown at time – Enquiries ongoing

Robbery of a business property…

On 23/09/26 at 10.00 hrs Unknown male offender has entered Iceland Food Store on Stechford Retail Park and concealed approximately 15 bottles of Unstoppables washing freshener, and went to leave the store without payment at which point was stopped by a staff member when the offender has brandished a dog chain wrapped around his fist and threatened to use it on the staff member at which point left the store with stolen Items – Enquiries ongoing 

Robbery of personal Property.

On 02/10/26 at !3.30 hrs 4 X Unknown male offenders have walked into B & M store at Stechford Retail Park and stolen 4 X boxes of headphones valued at £30 each and went to exit the store when the manager has managed to retrieve two boxes of headphones but was then spat at and threatened with violence before leaving the store – Enquiries ongoing

Threaten with a Blade or Sharp Pointed Article.

On 02/10/26 at 08.00 hrs Unknown homeless male was sleeping in communal area of Giles Close House, and was asked to move on by a resident when the homeless male has threatened them with a screwdriver before leaving the block – Enquiries ongoing

Possession of an offensive Weapon.

On 05/10/26 between 08.50 hrs & 08.55 hrs Unknown male offender has been seen waving a metal bar around towards some homeless males on Stoney Lane, in an aggressive manner and then got in his vehicle and left location, VRM was taken but the suspect has self-presented himself at Stechford Police Station shortly after knowing that he had committed an offence – Enquiries ongoing 

Please be aware that the darker nights are drawing In and getting darker a lot earlier so If you are going out and know that you wont be home till late then please leave a light on or put on a timer so that your property is not left in complete darkness while you are out

Kind Regards 

PCSO K. Walters 

Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team 

Tel - 999 Emergency 

Tel - 101 Non Emergency