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Update From Your Local Officer
Dec 2008 / Jan 2009

A few crimes to report – At around 2100 hours, 12th September 2008, damage was caused to a house door in Kniveton village by an unknown person banging on it. Also at Kniveton, on 27th September 2008, at 3pm, a Distraction Burglary occurred. A male caller stopped at a Cottage, and asked for a container of water, as his car was overheating. Whilst the occupant went to fill the container, the caller stole a wallet from the premises. On the same day a similar incident occurred at Shirley.

We have had a few thefts from motor vehicles. Between 14th July and 27th September 2008 a Land Rover Discovery parked at a farm at Parwich, was broken into and items stolen. On 17th September 2008 between 12 midday and 3pm, at Tissington, an insecure Daihatsu was entered and a Television taken from inside. Finally on 16th October 2008, a Peugeot 206 parked in an isolated location at Thorpe was entered by a door lock being forced. Nothing was taken though. Between 1600 & 1710 hours on Wednesday 22nd October 2008, the drivers door lock of an Vauxhall Astra car was forced. The boot was opened and items including clothing, bags, and food were taken.

We had damage caused to an Alarm attached to a Caravan at Kniveton. This occurred between 0900 hrs on Saturday 25th October 2008, and 1140 hrs the following day. We also have had damage caused along the Tissington Trail, sometime between 22nd October and 5th November 2008. A number of footpath signs have been sawn off.

On Thursday 20th November 2008 at 2345 hours, someone attempted to break into a pub near Kniveton. The front door was opened but its believed they did not go inside.

We’ve had a couple of good phone calls from residents of Parwich, on 1st November 2008, concerning a Pedlar selling door to door. He was checked out, and all was found to be in order. We still appreciate these phone calls, as we like to know who is around the area.

On 17th November 2008, we held the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) Community Forum, this time at Parwich. The meeting was well attended, with people present from the majority of villages. Simon TRANTER, DCC Traffic and Safety Manager, was able to attend and help as we discussed a number of issues which mainly revolved around Road Safety across our area. At the Forum, concern was expressed about the thefts of trailers and machinery from farm premises. A resident did highlight an excellent group known as TER, (The National Plant and Equipment Register). Police have access to their database, which is a register for trailers, plant, farm equipment, and anything similar. Some trailer manufacturers now register all their trailers with TER as soon as they are built. If you have any of these items it is well worth contacting TER who will give you more detail.
TER, Bath & West Buildings, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BBA2 3EG
Tel 01225 464 599, email: info@ter-europe.org
Website: http://www.ter-europe.org/

We are aiming to have the next SNT Community Forum at Kniveton Village Hall, during March 2009. Before then we will try to have another Crime Prevention Event, in a different village.

Seasonal Tips
* Don’t leave all your Christmas shopping in full view in your car
* Use a nominated driver or a taxi, please don’t be tempted to have just another drink before driving home.
* Enjoy your Christmas and have a Happy New Year

Ian COOPER Police Constable 1525 22nd November 2008

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police Non Emergency 0845 1233333 (Non Emergency, for suspicious incidents, etc, requiring prompt attention, and routine calls)
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (Call anonymously with information about crime)
Severn Trent Water 0800 783 444 (To check on the identity of callers claiming to work for the Water Board)

Please remember if you see, hear, or are told about someone that is acting suspiciously, or causing a nuisance, please make a note of any details. Registration numbers, good descriptions, are very helpful. Please ring us, if possible at the time. You do not have to give your details, you will be asked for them, but you can decline and remain anonymous. The most important thing is that the information is passed on.