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Between Saturday 30th April and Monday 2nd May, a large quantity of red diesel was stolen from a storage tank at a caravan park in Alsop en le Dale, Ashbourne. The offenders damaged the tank valve. Crime number: 23142/11.

If you have any information or know of any nearby CCTV which may assist police enquiries, please call 0345 123 33 33, quoting the above crime number.

Residents are asked to be extra vigilant and report the registration numbers of any suspicious vehicles to Derbyshire police.

Thank you.

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At our last meeting on Wednesday 6th April at Fenny Bentley Church a panel which included local residents and the Tissington Area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team discussed various issues but at present there are no priority profiles selected for the area.

However, the team will continue to work with partner organisations to target the following issues:

1. Inconsiderate parking around Kniveton School.
2. Inconsiderate parking in Tissington.
3. Speed concerns in Mappleton.

Thank you to those residents who suggested priorities in our e-forum. If your issue was not selected as a priority an officer from your safer neighbourhood policing team will be in touch to discuss your concerns further.

Our next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th July at Bradbourne Village Hall.

We hope to hear your views in the next round of E-forums which will open again towards the end of June.

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Wednesday 6th April7.30pm

Fenny Bentley Church

Everyone Welcome

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Dear resident,

We have recently introduced a new e-forum (email forum) to the Community Messaging Service, which will give you the chance to contribute to the setting of priorities in your neighbourhood.

As you may be aware, each of our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams hold a meeting every three months to set priorities, offering residents the chance to select what their local police officers and other agencies target.

The aim of our e-forum is to make it easier for you to have a say on priorities.

Simply email trisha.mellor.5197@derbyshirecommunitymessaging.org and tell us what you would like your team to target.

Your concerns will be sent to the Tissington Area Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team and they will discuss all responses at their next forum meeting which will be held on:

Wednesday 6th April at 7.30pm at St. Edmunds Church, Fenny Bentley. (more…)

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Apologies that the minutes are so late appearing, the fault is mine.  Holidays and a full inbox got in the way, Jane B.

Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Steering Group Meeting Minutes
Monday 13 December 2010,  7.30pm at Parwich Village Hall

Sgt Edwards opened the meeting and thanked all present for their attendance. The minutes were also read out.
Parking at Tissington (TMP) still ongoing, no further information.
Parking at Kniveton School still ongoing, no further information.

Any other business
SE reported that at the present time there is no Priority Profile (PP) in place.  There were several new concerns regarding the theft of grit from the local DDDC grit bins.  DS was aware and had a good idea who was committing the thefts, but a ‘word’ to certain members of the community may deter further issues.  It was stated that the grit bins are £280 to purchase and £70 to fill with grit.
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A resident in Parwich contacted police last night, 14th February, to report a suspicious white van driving around the village several times. Some youths got out of the van and walked up to a house window but were disturbed by the occupant and drove off at speed. No details of the van taken, except being described as a minibus shaped van. Officers attended but the vehicle had left the area. Incident number: 19 of 15.2.11

Please continue to be vigilant and contact the police with any information on 0345 123 33 33.

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Between 7-10th February a burglary has taken place at a property in Mill Lane, Bradbourne.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 7350/11.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.

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Overnight on 8/9th December, a burglary has taken place at a property on Mill Lane, Bradbourne. Televisions and DVD players stolen. Any witnesses or anyone with information which may assist the police, please call 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 66969/10.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.

Thank you. Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Corporate Communications, Buxton Police Station

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Motorists are being asked to park with care in Ashbourne town centre after police officers have received complaints from local businesses.

The issue has been raised on Compton Street, where vehicles are being parked inconsiderately and blocking exits and entrances, especially around Lumbards Garage and petrol station.

PC Ian Cooper of the Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Vehicles are often left being unattended, in positions that fully obstruct entrances and exits, and making it difficult for drivers to get on and off the garage forecourt.

“We are well aware of the problem and will be dealing with offences where drivers are causing an obstruction or parked in a position which restricts the view for other motorists and pedestrians.”

Concerns have also been raised about drivers who are leaving vehicles outside of the marked areas.

He added: “It mostly seems to be people who are looking to nip into the shops, but I would advise them to think about where they are parking and with care and consideration to others. Your shopping could become much more costly if you take the risk and receive a fixed penalty notice.”

A fixed penalty notice, which is a £30 fine, can be issued by police officers for obstruction or by Derbyshire County Council Parking Attendants for parking outside marked spaces and permitted zones.

Don’t forget Monday 13th – Safer Neighbourhood Meeting at the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.

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Police have received several reports of persons in a silver BMW saloon and possibly an Audi Estate flagging motorists down by a male, persistently asking for money and petrol.  Excuses made have been that they needed petrol as they had run out and had a baby in the car, or asking for money as his wife is sick, etc, and offering gold rings.

Locations where motorists have been flagged down are: B5056, Grangemill stretch, A52 Ashbourne, B5023 Wirksworth stretch.

Incident number: 451 of 15.11.10 & Incident numbers: 320, 687 of 16.11.10.

Don’t become a victim of these scams which have done the rounds before!  Anyone with information should call 0345 123 33 33, quoting the relevant incident number.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.

Thank you. Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Corporate Communications, Buxton Police Station

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Minutes from the Steering Group Meeting held on Monday 27 September 2010, 7.30pm at Kniveton Village Hall.

Sgt Edwards opened the meeting and thanked all present for their attendance. PCSO Cleveley read out the minutes from the previous meeting.

Parking at Tissington Village

A meeting took place at Tissington Hall to discuss the Tissington Traffic Plan (TMP) with interested parties attending. All aspects of the issue of parking were discussed, but are still ongoing.

Parking at Kniveton School (Priority Issue)

SE explained that a letter had been received from a local MP regarding the parking issue outside the school after being contacted by a parent.  A report had been sent in reply, pointing out that the issue was longstanding and a solution needed to be found.  SE added that the DDC Environmental Highways Dept. were now looking at a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), this would mean the extension of the zigzag markings and placing of appropriate signage as soon as it had been put out for public consultation and approved by all appropriate parties.  Civil Attendants would be able to attend and deal with any offences.  Until the TRO is accepted our ‘hands are tied’.

Any other business
SE informed the meeting of ‘Community SpeedWatch’.  This scheme was up and running in many of the villages. The training would be given by the Sgt and then the volunteers actually use the equipment and fill in the appropriate paperwork. A PCSO would be in attendance to assist. It was pointed out that there would be no enforcement, but a letter is sent out to the driver to inform them of their speed. (more…)

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Residents can meet with their local safer neighbourhood policing team to discuss issues and set priorities at a meeting to be held on Monday 27th September at 7.30pm at Kniveton School.

Meetings are held every three months to bring together the police, local councils and other agencies who work together to addressing the concerns of the communities they serve.

There will also be a chance to meet local officers and to get an update on what they have been targeting during previous months.

If you cannot make the meeting but have something you would like to raise please call 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

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Any sightings of a white Ford transit van, registration number similar to Y217VGE, with the occupants touting for scrap metal in the Derbyshire Dales area 21/7/10, please contact the police on 0345 123 33 33, quoting incident number: 359 of 21.7.10. Officers can then check the vehicle/occupants to see if they have the relevant documentation.

Please note that churches in our area are still being targeted for their lead.

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The blog team are part of the Community Messaging Organisation and we are notified by the police about any incidents that occur in our region.  We only put those that are local to us on the blog site.  If you would like to be automatically emailed about this service please visit the Derbyshire Constabulary Website.

On Tuesday 6th July, Ashbourne police received several reports of males going door to door trying to sell goods, saying that they have just been released from prison. Two males were spoken to by officers and neither had a licence. Both bags and contents were seized and both were informed they would be reported for summons for selling door to door without the appropriate licence. Incident number: 626 of 6.7.10

Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

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Shortly before 4.10pm on the afternoon of Saturday 3rd July, two persons entered Avanti jewellers on Dig Street, Ashbourne. Both persons were wearing crash helmets. Upon entering the jewellers both offenders have produced weapons and smashed through security glass at the front of the store. A quantity of jewellery was taken in this incident and the offenders made off in the direction of Shawcroft car park. It is believed that the offenders made off on a small red motorcycle which was abandoned on the road between Thorpe & Dovedale, therefore, another vehicle believed to be involved.

Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident to contact Derbyshire Police on 0345 123 33 33 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with any information that may assist this enquiry.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.

Thank you.

Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

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At 1.40pm on Wednesday 30th June, an elderly lady was shopping in the supermarket on King Edward Street, Ashbourne, (Sainsbury’s) when she was approached by an unknown male asking questions to distract her from her shopping trolley. When she returned to her trolley, she noticed her purse had been stolen out of her bag.

The male is described as white, aged between 20-30 years, approx 5’6″-5’7″ tall, possibly Polish due to accent.

Please ask your elderly friends and relatives to be extra vigilant whilst shopping and report anyone acting suspiciously to members of staff at the store. Secure all purses/wallets/handbags. Purse chains are available from the enquiry office at Ashbourne police station.

Anyone with information about this incident should call 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 35085/10.

Thank you – Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

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Residents should be extra vigilant following a report of a suspicious male going door to door trying to sell items from a holdall in the Ashbourne area, shortly before midday on Wednesday 23rd June.

He was seen to approach a property on Windmill Lane and before knocking on the door he tried the door handle. When challenged, he left heading towards Kniveton and is reported to have gone to many houses. He is described as a white male, aged mid 20’s, 5’6″ tall, close shaven head, wearing a t-shirt and carrying a large holdall.

Ensure that your homes are secure. Any sightings of this man or any other suspicious persons/vehicles in the area, please call 0345 123 33 33, quoting incident number: 283 of 23.6.10.

Thank you – Derbyshire Ringmaster

[Reference: BA608 Incident number: 283 of 23.6.10]

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Click here to read the Spring newsletter from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

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This email has just come in from the Police Community Messaging Service.

Police in Ashbourne are warning motorists that they risk a fine, points on their licence or even a court appearance if they park illegally. Officers have received reports from concerned motorists and residents about drivers who have been parking on stretches of Derby Road where there is a solid white line in the centre of the road.

Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Sgt. Steve Edwards said: “In particular the issue is on the hill stretch of Derby Road where there is a double white line system. Officers have been moving vehicles on but drivers are continuing to ignore the warnings. “White lines are there for a very good safety reason and as part of our commitment to reduce road casualties we will be strongly enforcing the rules. “We will also be targeting those vehicles which are parked half on the pavement, because while they are trying to keep the road free they are inconveniencing pedestrians as well as compromising road safety.” Parking on a stretch of road where there are either solid double white lines or solid single white lines is an offence which attracts a £60 fine and three penalty points on driving licences.

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Latest Update from your
Safer Neighbourhood Officer
March/April 2010

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Dear Resident

March and April has been fairly quiet regarding incidents, but nevertheless a few more have occurred since the last newsletter, so below is a brief update.

On 14/3 it was reported that an aggressive dog was on the Tissington Trail, the caller, quiet rightly was concerned for the safety of trail users. After a bit of digging regarding previous complaints, the owner of the dog was advised and the DDDC Dog Warden was informed.

A female was arrested for possession of cannabis and dealt with via a formal cannabis warning on Dovedale car park. She was discovered by an Officer on routine mobile patrol, she had walked there from Ashbourne, this was on 20/3 at approximately 1.30am

A vehicle was stolen from Thorpe area; Staffordshire Police dealt with the incident as it was on the Staffs side of the River Dove, but passed details to Derbyshire Police for observations. This is a fine example of both Constabularies working together. The theft took place on 28/3 and was reported at 19.41hrs by the owner. Enquiries are ongoing and hopefully to a successful conclusion.

On the same day a little earlier there was a RTC (road traffic collision) in the car park of the Dog and Partridge ph. There were no injuries.

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) contacted the Police to inform us that two young boys had fallen from the quad bike. They had been picked up by a kind local farmer who had taken them to his farm at Pikehall. One boy had a head injury and both were in shock. They were eventually taken to Chesterfield Hospital. Neither was wearing crash helmets, both boys were advised accordingly by the Paramedics treating their injuries. It is vital that all quad bike users wear the appropriate equipment, as this will protect them and hopefully prevent serious injury. The incident took place on private land. Many thanks to the farmer who helped the emergency services. (more…)

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          Latest Update from your
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          February 2010

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February has been cold and snowy, but I feel spring is on its way….the daffodils and snowdrops are fighting their way through.

In Ashbourne town centre the annual Royal Shrovetide Football took place; all went well, with not too many injuries or issues of anti-social behaviour. The crowds were good humoured and the Police and Shrovetide Committee all worked well together to deliver a fun two days in the town.

Back to more mundane issues now….mud on the highways and lanes of our villages! There have been several ‘calls for service’ from members of the public regarding farm vehicles leaving mud, silage and slurry during ‘muck spreading’ time, this is a rural community and to expect clear, spotless roads is not feasible, but if the drivers of the tractors could just make sure that they do not leave too much mess, I believe this would satisfy members of the public. The most calls we have received have been around the Fenny Bentley A515 stretch.

A dead badger was found on the road between Gag Lane and Rakes Lane on the 19/2, this was discovered by Police whilst on duty. If anyone does find a dead badger on the road (they can be rather large) please could you inform DDCC or Call DERBYSHIRE they are a hazard for traffic especially when it is dark. (more…)

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An Ashbourne resident was recently subjected to a simple yet effective scam whilst out shopping at Tescos in Uttoxeter. Payment was made for items at the cigarette kiosk and two different cards were used. The resident then went to the car park, placed her handbag on the passenger seat and the other items purchased in the boot. The car was then locked and the trolley returned to the nearby trolley park.

On returning to the car and unlocking it, a female of eastern European appearance suddenly appeared by her side and asked for directions, waving a road map about. These were given before getting in the car and driving off. Fortunately, the resident went immediately to the petrol station and on paying for her fuel noticed that the two cards she had used in Tescos were missing from her purse. The cards were cancelled but whilst doing so, the offenders were taking several hundred pounds from the accounts using the cash machines on site.

It is believed that the female asking for directions was a distraction whilst an accomplice entered the car from the passenger side and removed the cards from her purse. Everything else was left, giving the offenders more time to use the cash machines before the theft was discovered. They must have been stood nearby when the cards were used and noted the PIN numbers as they were put in.

Please be extra vigilant.

Thank you.  PC 1288 Bointon, Ashbourne Police Station

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Latest update from your Safer Neighbourhood Officer

December 2009/January 2010

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 Dear Resident

Happy New Year from your Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team!

During the month of December several incidents of flooding (due to a blocked drain) on Spend Lane were reported by drivers, residents and the local Water Bailiff. The issue was also raised at the Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team Governance Meeting held on 9 December 2009 at Fenny Bentley School. Also mentioned was the missing ‘Warning’ sign from the A515 opposite Valley View, Fenny Bentley. All relevant agencies have been informed and hopefully the issues will soon be rectified.

The B5056 to Bakewell is still closed to traffic and this has caused many logistical issues. On 1st December a track machine being used by the workmen at the site of the landslide had its windscreen stolen. This is not common practice around this area, but it does happen!.

On 31st December at approximately 7pm at Mappleton a suspicious incident was reported. A resident was walking through the village, when a male pulled up in silver estate car and asked if they would like a lift to Ashbourne, offer refused and the vehicle drove away.

Dog fouling! ….this is happening at Fenny Bentley on a regular basis on the lane leading to Ashes Farm Barn. Please be considerate and think of the children, walkers and residents that enjoy the area.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents please contact Ashbourne Police on 0345 123 33 33. Other useful numbers are at the bottom of this post.

On a lighter note, the Mappleton New Years Day Boat Race and Bridge Jump was a great success although it was very, very cold; apparently the water was the coldest for many years. No incidents were reported at the event.

At Fenny Bentley on 1st January a vehicle skidded off the road and damaged a fence, no injuries but a narrow escape for the driver. Two days later another vehicle skidded off the road into a garden, down a steep bank, again no serious injuries; this was at Kniveton during the day at around 1pm. (more…)

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Here is a photo of the police forensics experts investigating last night’s crime spree and a couple of photos of the crime scene itself.  Apparently the incident occurred at 12.08am, was captured on cctv and a “suspicious white fiesta” was parked in the vicinity at the time.

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Some time during the evening yesterday, a person or persons “hot-wired” a Land Rover Discovery which was parked in the village.  The car was driven a short distance (some 200 yds) before being abandoned.  Police forensic investigators are being dispatched to the village looking for evidence.  More information will be brought to you during the day as this story unfolds.

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Everyone is welcome to the
Tissington Safer Neighbourhood policing team meeting 
Wednesday 9th December – 7.30pm
Fitzherbert Primary School, Fenny Bentley

This meeting covers Parwich.  Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would like to raise and cannot attend the meeting, contact the team on 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

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Everyone is welcome to the
Tissington Safer Neighbourhood policing team meeting 
Wednesday 9th December – 7.30pm
Fitzherbert Primary School, Fenny Bentley

This meeting covers Parwich.  Please come along and raise any concerns you may have and to help set priorities with your local policing team. For more information, or if you have a concern you would like to raise and cannot attend the meeting, contact the team on 0345 123 33 33 or email ashbourne.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

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Derbyshire police have received a number of reports from residents relating to security companies contacting them by phone offering home security surveys, alarm systems and crime prevention advice, stating that they will be in your area shortly. If they mention that they are working for Derbyshire police, they are not.

Some companies use high pressure selling techniques once they visit your home. If you require any security advice, please speak to one of the Crime Reduction Officers at Buxton police station by calling 0345 123 33 33.  (more…)

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Update from your Safer Neighbourhood Officer
November/December 2009

During the month of November there have been several incidents to report. On the 5th the Derby Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to Dovedale near to Lion Rock where a 16 year old female had fallen and sustained back injuries. The Air Ambulance was also in attendance. All was well and the injured party was taken to hospital.

It was reported on the 13th by a resident at Tissington that a white van was seen taking a ‘flash’ photograph of their farm and on the 14th another vehicle, this time a yellow van was reported visiting a farm at Fenny Bentley asking if they had any car batteries they could have. It is very important that all suspicious vehicles, enquiries are reported to the Police, we can then check them out and update the residents with the outcome.

On the 16th a vehicle (Corsa) was reported burnt out at Alsop Station, Alsop en le Dale. Police attended and found the car was completely destroyed. Enquiries are still ongoing and hopefully a result will be forthcoming and will be reported in next month’s newsletter. (more…)

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       Update from your Safer Neighbourhood Officer
       November, 2009

Since the 22 September there has not been a great deal to report on the area. On the 5 October an isolated building at a company on Alsop Road Parwich had an attempted entry, nothing was taken all contents remained intact. Later in the month on the 19 October several rocks were taken from a wall at Newton Grange, still under investigation.

Sometime between 3.45pm, on Thursday 22nd October and 8 am on Friday 23rd October 2009, an orange flashing beacon has been taken from the edge of the FitzHerbert Primary School Car Park, on School Close, Fenny Bentley. The beacon was there to help people clearly see the edge of the ongoing building works, and was on hire. The school will still have to cover the cost of its loss. If anyone has any idea as to its whereabouts please let me, or the school, know. If it simply reappears it would be a big help. (more…)

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