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Derbyshire Constabulary are warning people not to leave their cars unattended with the engine running following a car theft in Glossop.

On Wednesday, December 3, a man was scraping the ice from his car windows, he left the engine of his Volkswagen Golf running while he briefly returned to his doorstep. Whilst his back was turned, someone jumped into the car and drove off.

Thank You.
Pc Mick Flockton, Buxton Community Safety Unit

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Damage to Vehicles @ Ashbourne

Ashbourne Police are appealing for witnesses to 3 crimes of criminal damage to cars on Saturday night 29/11/08 between 10pm & 1040pm on Cockayne Avenue & The Green Road.

It is known that a group of youths were in the area at the time and we would like to identify these youths so that enquiries can be continued.

Any information to Pc Ian Cooper.

If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644.

Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0345 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Everyone is reminded to be extra vigilant at this time of year especially with regard to Christmas presents being left inside vehicles.  Ensure you lock your vehicles and remove any valubles to a safe place.

PC Mick Flockton, Buxton Community Safety

Also Ashbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding a Steering Group Meeting at 10am on Friday 5th December 2008 at Ashbourne Town Hall, Ashbourne Market Place. You are invited to attend to discuss local Policing issues with your Safer Neighbourhood Team & Partners.

Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0345 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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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 (more…)

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Derbyshire police have launched a new telephone number today.

0345 123 3333

The force has changed just one digit of its existing number to make the new number easier for people to remember. The number 0345 123 3333 is now their non emergency number. People can ring it to speak about any policing matter which is not a 999 emergency.

It replaces the former number of 0845 123 3333. Under the new system callers will pay no more than they do for calling geographical numbers which begin 01 and 02.

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Parwich Village Hall, on Monday 17th November 2008.

Item 1. Welcome
PC COOPER welcomed all to the meeting. He explained the purpose of these meetings – to get local residents and their representatives together to discuss concerns, and then by working together with other agencies to deal with any issues. He explained how the meetings should oversee issues raised through Priority Profiles.

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Beware of a scam involving texts saying you have a parcel awaiting delivery!

Warrington Trading Standards have recently informed Nottinghamshire Police of a current scam doing the rounds – please be aware. Warrington Trading Standards have contacted Phonepay Plus following complaints about text messages consisting of the text “!! URGENT!! Large parcel awaiting delivery, please call now on +23222270680 for delivery tomorrow INTERNATIONAL PARCEL DELIVERIES”

Calls to the number will be charged at £1.50 per minute. The message is 6 minutes long. Phonepay plus advise that they have contacted the networks in order that they bar access. Please do not contact Phonepay plus as they are aware of the scam which appears to be connected to Sierra Leone. It may take 24 hours to block the number.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor
Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

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Derbyshire Constabulary are concerned for a missing person called Martin Mangan, who may be in the Ashbourne/Derby area.

He is a white male, aged 14 years, 6ft tall, slim build, short brown hair. He is wearing a blue top, cream jacket, dirty jeans and black boots. For those living in rural areas, please check outbuildings for evidence of anyone sleeping rough. Please report any sightings of Martin to the police on 0845 164 1644, quoting Incident no: 876 of 16/11/08.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor, Community Intelligence Unit, Buxton Police Station

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Derbyshire Police want to meet and listen to the local Communities and their Derbyshire Police want to meet and listen to the local Communities and their Representatives, so we can find out what concerns the local people. Along with other Agencies we can then deal with those concerns and continue to improve the quality of life across our area.

Whilst we try to speak with Parish Councillors, Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators, local Schools, and members of the public, this tends to be done with the individual groups. We want to try and get people from different groups, and the general public, to meet together, to discuss concerns, and then work together to resolve any problems. The aim is to try and do this by having Community Forums, one on each Beat.

This is a further opportunity to influence how your area is policed, and to share ideas with other parties, including people from other villages within the Beat. Other Agencies will be involved, such as the County Council, District Council, Peak Park and Fire and Ambulance Services.

As I have explained before our area has been ‘christened’ the Tissington Safer Neighbourhood Team. Let me stress that it is purely because Tissington is in the centre of our area, which includes Mappleton, Thorpe, Fenny Bentley, Parwich, Bradbourne, Ballidon, Kniveton, Alsop en le Dale, and towards Pikehall.
We are hoping to have Simon TRANTER, Derbyshire County Council Traffic & Safety Manager for our area, attending.

Our area is widespread and I understand that some concerns to residents of Mappleton may have no relevance to those at Alsop en le Dale. However it may well be one village can learn from another’s experience, and we can all benefit by getting together.

If you wish to talk to me about the idea, please contact me on 0845 123 33 33, or call in to Ashbourne Police Station. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ian COOPER Police Constable 1525

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RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING – Buxton – BA1918 Incident No: 83 13/11/08

Following report of a yellow dropside lorry, registration number P969FOH, and a separate white horse box being stolen overnight on 12/13th November, from Clifton, Ashbourne, please ensure that trailers and vehicles are stored securely. Please be extra vigilant and report all suspicious activity to the police. Any information, call 0845 164 1644, quoting incident no: 83 of 13/11/08.
Thank you.

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Derbyshire Constabulary are concerned for the welfare of a missing person who has travelled from Nottingham and is believed to be in this area.  Janet Willins is a white female, aged 53 years, 5’2″ tall, slim build, short blonde hair. She is wearing a green anorak and fleece. If you have seen Janet or have any information, please call 0845 164 1644, quoting Incident no: 518 of 10/11/08.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor
Community Intelligence Unit, Buxton Police Station

Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Police are warning people about a scam where victims are urged to hand over their bank account details.

A woman living in Tideswell contacted police when she received a letter saying a relative of hers had died in Spain and that she was entitled to some of the relative’s money.

The letter asked her to disclose her bank account details so the money could be transferred.

The lady was immediately suspicious as she does not have any relatives in Spain.

We are concerned that some people may be duped by this scam and we would urge anyone who receives letters or emails of this nature asking for bank details to ignore them.

Thank you.

Trisha Mellor
Community Intelligence Unit, Buxton Police Station

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Police in the Derbyshire Dales would like to bring to the attention of householders in the Ashbourne area that in recent weeks there has been an increase in burglary of houses where car keys are targeted resulting in the theft of a vehicle from outside an address. With three offences in the last month, this is only a slight increase, but householders are reminded to safeguard keys to motor vehicles, do not leave them near to insecure doors and where possible ensure that car / house keys are kept away from doors when locked – to ensure that people cannot reach through and open locks etc. Please report all suspicious activity to the Police.

Thank you.
DC894 Richard Watson, Matlock CID.

If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644.
Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Derbyshire Police want to meet and listen to the local Communities and their Representatives, so we can find out what concerns the local people. Along with other Agencies we can then deal with those concerns and continue to improve the quality of life across our area.

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                       Update from your local officer  October 2008 

Only a few items to report this month.

**The next Community Forum will take place at Parwich Village Hall, at 7.30pm on Monday 17th November 2008, and I hope to have Simon TRANTER, Derbyshire County Council Traffic and Safety Manager present to explain more about the grass verges situation. Everyone is welcome to attend.**

At around 2100 hours, 12th September 2008, damage was caused to a house door in Kniveton village (more…)

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For residents with caravans, please be aware of the following incident reported to the Police.

Between 25-26th October, offender(s) forced entry to a caravan and disconnected the alarm box causing damage. They also damaged the front hitchlock area in an attempt to steal the caravan but may have been disturbed.

This caravan was stored at farm premises in Kniveton, Ashbourne. Please check the security of your caravans.

Report any suspicious incidents to the Police.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor
Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

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Have your say on the allocation of Derbyshire Constabulary’s budget in relation to their priorities for 2009/10 by going along to one of their four consultation meetings in Derby, Chesterfield, Ilkeston or Buxton.

Our nearest meeting is:

7pm Monday 8th December 2008
The Dome, University Campus, Devonshire Road, Buxton, SK17 6RY

If you want to go along representing PARWICH.ORG let us know on parwich@hotmail.co.uk as our membership of the Ringmaster scheme means you could reclaim some expenses.

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Please be aware of a scam which is in circulation again.

A parcel delivery company post a card through the letterbox, stating that you need to ring a telephone line to enquire about a parcel that needs to be delivered. However, when you ring the telephone number, you are automatically charged a premium rate for the call. There is obviously no parcel.

Any similar calls or concerns, please contact PhonePayPlus (ICSTIS) on 0800 500 212, the regulatory body for premium rate calls.

Thank you – Derbyshire Ringmaster

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A home security company has been contacting residents in the area. Although this is a legitimate company, they use high pressure selling techniques and often sell over-priced alarm systems to elderly people that are sometimes too complicated to use. They also sell long term warranties, ie. a 20 year warranty, for maintenance on the systems.

Always obtain several quotes. Even if the visit is solicited, householders have 7 days cooling off period. If you do go ahead, do not let work start straight away and don’t sign anything to say that work can commence before the cooling off period is over. Thank you.

Derbyshire Ringmaster.

If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644. Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you have any problems with ringmaster please contact your nearest Community Information Officer.

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During the afternoon of 13/10/08, there were a number of reported thefts of purses from shoppers in Matlock, Buxton, Bakewell & Chesterfield.

The descriptions of the offenders vary but they were of Eastern European appearance. Two offenders were arrested in Chesterfield but other offenders were still out and about stealing purses/bags. Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.

If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644.
Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Derbyshire Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a vulnerable missing person, Gemma Nicholls, who is believed to have travelled on public transport from Norfolk to the Derbyshire area over the past few days. She has an ’emergency shelter/tent’ with her so may be camping in the open, on a campsite or staying at a B&B.

She is a white female, 5’8″ tall, aged 27 years, with collar length blonde hair, blue eyes, slim build. She was last seen wearing a white long sleeved t-shirt with a short sleeved pink t-shirt over the top, black jogging bottoms and carrying a large rucksack.

If you are out walking and see this person or have any information to assist police enquiries, please call 0845 164 1644, quoting Incident number: 746 of 8/10/08.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor,
Community Intelligence Unit

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On Monday night a car was parked on one of our lanes. Some one stopped to ask if everything was OK; the man in the car said he had just pulled over to make a phone call. However the man appeared awkward, even shifty.

This is very probably nothing, but if you are concerned by any incidents make a note of the details and any car registration number.  It is OK to ring the Police on 0845 123 33 33, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. The Police are happy to get information that leads nowhere if it also means the occasional phone call that leads to something.

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We received the following warning today:

Residents should be extra vigilant and report suspicious activity, following a distraction burglary which took place at a property in Kniveton, Ashbourne, at 1500hrs on 27/9/08.

A male called at the property to ask for some water for his car and stole a wallet. Description: white male, aged late 30’s, bald head, clean shaven, wearing jogging type clothing. If you have seen anyone matching this description or have any information, please call 0845 164 1644, quoting crime no: 60599/08.

Avoid ‘sneak-in burglaries’ by ensuring that doors are locked, especially whilst you are out or in the garden.

Thank you
Trisha Mellor,
Community Information Officer, Buxton Police Station

• If you have any information relating to incidents contact 0845 164 1644.
• Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999.
• Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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                   Update from your local officer  September 2008

Its been a fairly quiet month on our area. The downpour we suffered in the early part of September kept officers extremely busy around Ashbourne, and some of our villages did suffer from flooding.

We’ve had little crime. At around 2100 hours, 12th September 2008, damage was caused to a house door in Kniveton village by an unknown person banging on it.

We had another collision on the A515, near to the Rakes Lane junction, Tissington. A BMW overturned and the four occupants were lucky to come out virtually uninjured. I have submitted a report to Derbyshire County Council, via HQs, asking them to consider further possible improvements for this particular bend.

The next Community Forum will take place at Parwich Village Hall, hopefully around 12th November 2008, (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).
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Not sure whether to post this or not, but it was at a time when people might be going to or from Ashbourne:

Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an attack on a security guard at the Coop at Park Road, Ashbourne, shortly before 10am this morning, Thursday 11th September. Two men attacked the guard who was delivering to the Coop & escaped in a car believed to be a dark coloured Ford Focus.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or the vehicle to call 0845 123 3333. Please quote incident number 208 of 11/9/08. Thank you.

Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer,Community Intelligence

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The latest Police Ringmaster message warns people to be wary of thefts of metal; unfortunately the rise in prices means that any any unsecured metal from manhole covers to machinery is at risk.

I would like to make you aware of the current rise in scrap metal thefts. This is occurring more on isolated, larger premises and haulage yards. They are looking for anything, whether it is scrap or not. A recent theft was of metal cages taken from farm premises at Grange Mill. Please be extra vigilant and report all vehicles/persons seen acting suspiciously in the area to Derbyshire Police.

Thank you.
PC 2669 Hayman
Ashbourne Section.

If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644. Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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There has been an increase in the theft of gardening equipment recently, mainly hedge trimmers, chainsaws, etc, from gardens, sheds & outbuildings. Ensure that such items are locked away securely. Make a note of serial numbers for your possessions, mark items with your postcode plus your house number or the first two letters of the house name and maybe take photographs.

Thieves find identifiable property more difficult to sell on. Often, property recovered by the police cannot be returned to the rightful owners simply because it cannot be identified.

If you require any home security advice, please call the Crime Reduction Officers on 0845 164 1644.

Thank you.
Trisha Mellor, B Division Community Information Officer, Community Intelligence Unit, Buxton Police Station.

• If you have any information relating to incidents please contact 0845 164 1644.
• Derbyshire Constabulary can be contacted on 0845 123 33 33, or in an emergency 999.
• Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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           UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL OFFICER   August 2008

We’ve had some good phone calls from the public reporting suspicious vehicles and persons in the Tissington, Kniveton and Parwich areas. Calls relating to vehicles causing concern at Sandybrook, and at Alsop provided us with some information that was worth noting, and also a driver being reported for motoring offences.
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Here are few key points that were raised at the Safer Neighbourhood Meeting held in Tissington in July.

1.  The Matron at Whitworth Hospital, Darley Dale has asked that the services of this hospital’s minor A&E department be publicised as an alternative to the DRI as an advantage to our communities for it’s shorter waiting times.  Leaflets about their services are available and as soon as we have more details we will publish them on this website.

2. Concern was expressed about the visibility on roads, particularly on sections of the A515 due to overhanging trees and uncut verges.

3. Problem of HGV’s tailgating at 50-55mph and speeding motorbikes.  Also concern that lorries are using mobile phones illegally whilst driving through Ashbourne.

It was recommended that these meetings be held every 3 months in a different village hall each time.

For full minutes of the meeting….
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The lady reported missing in my recent broadcast has still not been found, so Derbyshire Police are asking for the help of the public in tracing this lady.

Her name is Mrs. Susan Price and she was last seen at her home in Lea Bridge, near Matlock, at 8:15am on Wednesday 6th August 2008.  The 66 year old, who is 5ft 8ins tall, with longish brown hair, is driving a green Ford Fiesta car, registration number: R454 NDU, and is possibly wearing an off-white coloured fleece and dark trousers.

Her family and police officers are concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone who may see Mrs. Price or her car, to get in touch. Please call Derbyshire Police on 0845 164 1644, stating that you have received a Ringmaster message regarding Incident No: 381 of 6/8/08.

Thank you.

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Derbyshire Police are becoming concerned for the welfare of a lady, who has been missing from the Matlock area since the morning of Wednesday 6th August 2008.

Description: a white female, approx. 5’8″ tall, aged 66 years, with longish brown hair. She may be wearing an off white fleece type jacket and dark coloured trousers but this is not certain.

It is believed that she is driving a green Ford Fiesta motor vehicle, registration number: R454 NDU. If you see anyone walking in the area who matches this description or if you see this vehicle parked up on a side street, in a car park, etc., please contact the Derbyshire Police immediately on 0845 164 1644, stating that you are calling with regard to a Ringmaster message relating to Incident No: 381 of 6/8/08.

Thank you.

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Derbyshire Police have recently seen an increase in the number of reported incidents of ‘damage to’ and ‘theft from’ motor vehicles parked on streets in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

We would like to ask you to report anyone seen acting suspiciously near unattended motor vehicles, to Derbyshire Police on 0845 164 1644.

Don’t give Criminals an easy ride:
Please check the security of your vehicle, always remove your in-car electronic equipment if possible and always take out the satellite navigation system devices as these are the most sought after equipment in your car. Remove the support cradle and suction pads and wipe away any suction pad marks on the windscreen or dashboard.

If you have a garage, please use it and lock it. If you do not have a garage, put the vehicle in a well lit area and avoid leaving personal belongings in unattended vehicles.

Thank you.

Parwich@hotmail.co.uk are part of Derbyshire Ringmaster working with the Police.

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Last week, the night before collection a bag of papers destined for recycling were taken from outside a house in Parwich.  Not the crime of the century perhaps, but we’ve heard a lot about identity theft recently, and it was wondered if there could be a more sinister motive – fortunately this household shred any sensitive papers.  So just be aware.

However one good piece of news is that the big black fluffy cat has now been found and seems firmly at home.  Thanks to everyone for their vigilance.

Thank you to Rick G for sending in these messages.

If you see anything suspicious or something you are concerned about remember to think about calling the police and let us know on parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will put the relevant information on this site so everyone is aware.  We do not need to print your name.

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                       UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL OFFICER   July 2008

 
We’ve had just a few burglaries of outbuildings over the last month. The last couple of months do seem though to have been abit quieter in general. We are holding a Crime Prevention event in the next month that may be of interest to you. (more…)

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PARWICH.ORG received its first input as a member of the Ringmaster Scheme today:

Warning over online cashback banking scam – 23 June 2008

Trading standards are warning people of a new online banking scam telling them they are due a cash refund. The emails claim to be from a leading high street bank and ask people to follow a link in order to claim money. Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards team are warning people not to respond to any unsolicited emails.

An example of the latest scam email reads:”Your debit/cash card might receive a refund worth £289.40 as a result of points accumulated through online payments. “Please submit the reward request immediately and allow us 2 – 3 business days in order to process it and the money clear into your account.” Another email scam requests that people carry out “customer data verification” and asks them to login via a link on the page. By clicking on the link your computer may be vulnerable to attack from viruses or spyware.  (more…)

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