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This message originated from Cambridgeshire police but could occur in our area so please be aware

Please be aware of what appears to be a possible local scam.
Vehicles have recently, pulled up near to a vehicle whilst it was reversing into a parking space ,blocking it in and then making an allegation that their own vehicle had been damaged by the reversing vehicle. It was clear that no damage had been caused, however the driver then stated rather than go through insurance companies, if 150 pounds was exchanged then it would be cheaper.
The reversing driver on this occasion had the foresight to see that this was a possible scam, and did not hand over any money.

The blocking vehicles on this occasion were described as two BMW’s.

If in doubt regarding any such allegation of a collision on the road, Call the Police to attend and assist. Local number 101, or 999 for an emergency.

Police would be interested to hear of any similar incidents.

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Please contact PCSO Ben Harrington for more details if you are interested.

Good evening this is a Lincs Alert message from PCSO Harrington of The Sutton's Neighbourhood Policing Team.

To all members who may be interested: On Friday 11th May 2012 9am till 5pm and Saturday 12th May 2012 9am till 2pm The Suttons Neighbourhood Policing team are holding a small crime prevention event at Grays Of Holbeach Ltd, 25 Fen Road, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 8QA. *****PLEASE DO NOT CALL GRAYS*****!!! This is going to be run by The Suttons NPT from Lincolnshire Police.

If you have the following items we are offering a “Cesar” data tagging event. These kits are not free of charge but for a discounted price items such as Quad bikes and ride on lawn mowers can be data tagged for an estimated price cost of £90 reduced from £120 and towed trailers/towed horseboxes (Not caravans) can be data tagged for an estimated price cost of £50.

The Equine kits can be purchased on the day and taken away for another form of tack marking/ crime prevention initiative. Estimated prices at this stage are: Equine kits, Single saddle kit £30 and a 3 saddle kit £90 (self fit kits data technology).

If you wish to have a look at the datatag scheme or would like more information please look at the following websites http://www.cesarscheme.org/ and http://www.datatag.co.uk/

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

If you are concerned about having the catalytic converter being stolen from your vehicle this event is worth consideration and is a very quick process and FREE. The local policing team are working hard to reduce theft of these valuable car components and this a good initiative and deserves full support. It is open to everyone so please pass on the details to your friends and colleagues.

Good evening this is a Lincs Alert message from PCSO Harrington of The Sutton's Neighbourhood Policing Team. Over recent months there has been an increase in catalytic converter thefts, therefore the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams have teamed up with a local garage in Holbeach to offer people the chance to protect themselves from theft for free. The idea is to engrave the number plate of the vehicle onto the catalytic converter and this will only take a few minutes.

People who have been victims of this crime before will be given priority, along with those drivers who have 4x4s or vehicles that sit high off the ground.

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at the following venue.

Grays of Holbeach Limited 25 Fen Road Holbeach PE12 8QA between 09:00 and 17:00 on 11th May 2012.

If you wish to visit the above location please bring with you a form of identification ie a driving licence and the V5c vehicle document. Please do not contact the garage themselves.

We hope to see you there.

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

Please be aware that we are receiving information that a business fraud is targeting Businesses/Companies within the Lincolnshire region again.

Scam Details

You receive a phone call from a ‘local police officer/PCSO’ stating that they are requesting funding for your company to be shown in an emergency services magazine/booklet.

When you pay your 'donation', although your company details are ‘placed’ in the booklet, the publication is not circulated to any other persons/businesses/emergency service etc.

Please do not allow any one to know your bank or credit card details.

If you have given details to any such companies, please place in writing your request to cancel the advertisement within fourteen days. Legally they should not process any payments from you.

You can report any incidents to Tel: 101 - quoting incident 91/12 April 2012.

Or alternatively contact Trading Standards on 01522 782341 or email: business_support@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

Hi all

last night we followed a white Vauxhaul Vivaro van down Baulkins Drove, it was stopping backing up and looking at properties, it then did the same down Bells drove, a few minutes latter it came round White Cross corner still driving slowly looking at properties. Reg Number HT 52 HFU. Reported to the Police incident number 386 8/4/2012 @ 1915 Sunday

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

FARM & COUNTRY BUSINESS WATCH NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 10 MARCH 2012

Please find attached a copy of the latest newsletter, including articles on metal theft, hare coursing, heritage crime, Horse Watch and Lincs Alert.

Thank you for continued support.

A printed copy of the newsletter is available from HQ Community Safety Department, please contact Sharon Horne, Community Safety Administrator, tel 01522 55899 or e-mail sharon.horne@lincs.pnn.police.uk

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

File attachments - Farm & Country Business Watch Issue 10.pdf

https://www.lincolnshirealert.co.uk/images/site_images/2049_Farm_and_Country_Business_Watch___Issue_10.pdf

Report from resident in Sutton Road, off Jarvis Gate.

Red Westwood Model T1600 ride on mower stolen at approximately 00.30hrs last night from inside a polytunnel in his garden. No sighting of offenders but must have used a vehicle to transport.

Warning to all they are still out there looking for things to steal. Secure your property.

Since Tuesday, 28 February 2012, a series of three distraction burglaries have occurred in different parts of the county, where a similar M.O. has been used by offenders.

Incident 1 - Ref Crime 32120009278
A burglary occurred at a dwelling on North Warren Road, Gainsborough on Tues 28 February 2012 at 5pm. An unknown offender called at the front door stating he had lost a ball in the rear garden and was allowed to walk through the premises to the rear garden. The offender was then allowed to re-enter the property alone, a purse was found to be stolen from a drawer in the dining room The offender said he would give the occupant his phone number to ring him back if she found the ball

Incident 2 - Ref 32120010647
On Thurs 8 March 2012 at 10am an attempt distraction burglary occurred on Albion Street, Crowland.
Two unknown males were seen walking in a residential area for the elderly. A female resident heard a crashing sound in her kitchen then saw a young male in the room after she had got up to look. The offender was shown out of the property but introduced the occupant to an older male who talked about 'looking for a missing dog'. He asked the occupier for a pen so he could write his number down, to be contacted if the dog was found. The younger male was seen coming out of the house when the occupier went to fetch a pen. Nothing has since been found stolen.

Incident 3 - Ref 32120010646
A distraction burglary was committed on Thurs, 8 March 2012, 12 noon at a dwelling on Station Road, Moulton, Spalding.
A male called at the front door and asked an elderly female resident if he could go into the back garden to look for a ball. He was followed by the resident. The offender asked for a piece of paper to write down his telephone number. He would put the note through the next door neighbours letterbox , to be phoned if the ball was found. When the elderly lady returned inside she noticed her handbag had been stolen from the living room.

Offenders described as approx 18 to 20 years, both slim build, wearing football type tops, long sleeved with stripes, both clean shaven. Male 1 blond hair, Male 2 mousey hair.

Please advise do not allow uninvited callers into your home. Report any incidents or suspicious callers.
Contact Lincolnshire Police immediately, Tel 101 or in an emergency call 999.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

NED Newsletter
Thinking of putting your retired horse out on loan as a companion?

Please find attached information forwarded to PCSO Nicole Page, Boston Town West NPT, by National Horsewatch Alliance c/o Garry Porter.

Thank you.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

NED Newsletter.mht

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

As the title would suggest this is where the door lock cylinder is literally snapped into two by applying torque i.e. force to the cylinder.
It is estimated that over 22 million doors across the UK could be at risk from a method of attack where the lock cylinder can be broken in just five seconds.

Although for obvious reasons the exact tools or methods used by burglars to snap the Euro-Profile (or European Profile) style cylinder should not be revealed, knowledge of how to do so is widespread and has been increasingly used nationally.

Lincolnshire is one of the safest counties to live in. The numbers of this method type of burglary is minimal compared to other areas.

This threat can be considerably reduced simply by upgrading the cylinder to one that is specifically designed to prevent this method of attack and we recommend that all vulnerable doors using Euro-Profile cylinders be upgraded to incorporate ‘Break Secure’ cylinders.

Anti Snap Cylinders
Anti Snap cylinders, are specifically designed to combat the growing threat of unauthorised entry whereby the criminals ‘snap’ the Euro-Profile style cylinder commonly fitted to most uPVC and Patio doors.

Solution

A qualified locksmith can offer a full installation and upgrade service to meet your needs; or a replacement anti snap euro cylinder can be purchased from any recognised DIY store.

Check

Replacement lock cylinders should meet all parts of the exacting British Standard Kitemark (BS EN 1303:2005) accreditation scheme.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

Thank you for your assistance.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

On Sunday, 15 January 2012 at 10:36 hrs a 19-year-old cob mare named Rosie was reported stolen from Sibsey field, Aubourn, Lincoln. A gate and fence were removed.

The horse described as: 15.2 hh, distinctive markings - two wall (blue) eyes, 1 white ear, and other black. White legs/black patches on insides of both back legs. Half white lashes on right eye.

Picture attached - Rosie stolen horse.jpg

Please could I ask all members to check local fields and areas of open land whilst you are out and about to see if we can locate the current whereabouts of this horse.

The owner is currently concerned for the safety of this older horse should she be without adequate shelter.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Lincolnshire Police Force Control Room, Tel 101, quoting incident number 120 of 15/01/12.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

On Sunday, 15 January 2012 at 10:36 hrs a 19 year old cob mare named Rosie was reported stolen from Sibsey field, Aubourn, Lincoln. A gate and fence were removed.

The horse described as: 15.2 hh, distinctive markings - two wall (blue) eyes, 1 white ear, other black. White legs/black patches on insides of both back legs. Half white lashes on right eye.

If you have any information regarding this incident or are resident in Aubourn and noticed any suspicious person(s) or vehicle in the village, please contact Lincolnshire Police Force Control Room, Tel 101, quoting incident number 120 of 15/01/12. Thank you.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

As you are no doubt aware, metal theft is an increasing problem which affects many people, businesses and buildings. Theft of cables is a particular problem as well as lead from churches and heritage buildings. We have produced a special edition e-newsletter to highlight this problem and what you can help to do about it.

Download the e-newsletter at the bottom of this message.

(If you have problems with the download you can also access the e-newsletter at http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/resource_centre/document_library/nhwn_our_news_metal_theft/?cat_id=38

Yours faithfully,

Catherine Dunn
Information, Database & Website Manager, NHWN

Metal Theft Newsletter.pdf

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Jane Gardner (Support, PCSO NC22 Holbeach Town & Rural, Holbeach Station)

Matt Harrison Electrical had sponsored them by supplying and fitting them free of charge. They were certainly all right around midnight on 26 Dec.

Incident number 271 on 28/12/11

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

Lincolnshire Trading Standards have issued a warning to be wary of the offer of counterfeit goods for sale online just prior to Christmas (see below)
Please ensure all members of our scheme are warned, if more information on the WRAPPP scheme is required it can be found on Lincolnshire County County Trading Standards website Safe@Smart

Regards

Christmas counterfeit goods - be on the look out

Its Christmas time and of course there are the must have fashions, toys and gadgets. Take a look at our main article for advice on how to stay safe when buying online.

For all of you last minute bargain hunters, here is a selection of products that we think you should be extra careful for, when looking for that last minute deal.

• Smart phones
• Games consoles and handheld consoles
• Tablet computers
• Premium quality headphones
• Hair straighteners
• Replacement batteries for phones and laptops

Remember to use our WRAPPP checklist to help you make informed choices about the sites you use and hopefully, it will help reduce any risk to your hard earned cash and your personal information.

If something is too good to be true, then it probably is!

It would appear that Hare Coursers are becoming more active once again, a dark blue estate car vrm S74 UOX with 3 men and 3 dogs was seen on the road between the village and Tydd St Mary on Monday 5th December. The police were informed and it is to be hoped that our local officers will keep a close watch in the area whenever they are patrolling. Arrests were made in November which should give a clear message that the activity is not tolerated in this area, however it has been reported that some hare coursers have been offering landowners considerable sums of cash to allow the activity on their land providing the police are not called - this "sport" involves large sums of money being bet and the individuals can be very ruthless so in all cases the police should be summoned rather than approaching them direct.

Regards

We have recently executed a search warrant in Holbeach where a number of items of stolen property have been recovered. We have managed to identify the owners of some of the property but would like help with some of the other things.

1. A green Techneat 'Vari-Scary' bird scarer.

2. A set of 3 potato weights - (a) 56lb Carron weight
(b) 28lb weight
(c) 14lb Avery weight

If you think these items have been stolen from you or you know where they may have come from, then please get in touch. Call 101 and quote incident 473 of 10th December. Thanks.

PC 433 Ketchley
Holbeach Neighbourhood Policing Team

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Neil Tuck (Support, Security Systems (Alarms) Administrator, Nettleham HQ)

Information has been received that groups are coming to Lincolnshire, trying to bribe farmers to the sum of up to £3000 cash, to hare course on the land they farm. The groups ask farmers not to call the police and in return they will keep their vehicles off the fields and crops. They are only in the area for two to three hours at a time.

If you have any further information contact Lincolnshire Police, non emergengy number, please dial 101. Thank you.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

To all Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members & coordinators in England & Wales,

You cannot have failed to read in the papers or seen reports on the television that there has been a staggering increase in the number of metal thefts in the last year. I would encourage ALL Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members to sign an online e-petition, which would cause a parliamentary debate on the subject of moving towards a cashless business model for scrap metal dealers. You can sign the petition here: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406

Many of these crimes would stop overnight if there was no ready market for their ill-gotten gains. Ninety per cent of transactions in scrap metal yards are by cash. Record-keeping is non-existant and no questions are asked. Existing legislation is very weak and goes back to the Scrap Metal Dealers Act of 1964. Maximum fines are very low. A cashless model would be another step on the route to effective legislation.

There will be exceptions to every model, but legislation which gives robust powers to police and local authorities, accompanied by powers of temporary closure given to Police Superintendents and powers of closure and confication of assets given to magistrates, will give legitimacy to genuine businesses and put the cowboys out of business.

These heartless crimes have involved plaques from war memorials and gravestones and the roofs from churches, as well as crimes which have a huge impact on our everyday life, ranging from theft of Network Rail cables, which cause massive disruption to the travelling public, to BT cables which have caused the loss of emergency care lines to sheltered housing schemes and the interruption of communications systems to the fire, police and ambulance services as well as the coastguards and RNLI.

Neighbourhood Watch and Home Watch members have a very important role to play in tackling this abhorrent crime, by being alert to every suspicious incident in their street and reporting these incidents to the police. Those members who live in the vicinity of Scrap Metal Dealers' yards should be extra vigilant and report all suspicious movements.

Please sign the petition today at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/406 and pass to your friends and neighbours, and put a stop to this abhorrent crime once and for all.

Jim Maddan

Chair, Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (England & Wales)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

Members of the farming community are notified that offenders are gaining access to commercial compounds or farm yards, removing catalytic converters from vans and 4 x 4 vehicles.

Offences are occuring in Lincolnshire, mainly in the south of the county, overnight between the hours of 17:00 to 09:00, with peak nights on Monday evening. Offences have also occurred on Sunday and Friday.

Indications are catalytic converters have been professionally removed as vehicle has been jacked up and the converter removed in a tidy way.

If you have any information which may assist, or notice any suspicious person(s) or vehicle on farm premises, please contact Lincolnshire Police immediately, tel 0300 111 0300.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

Theft from Motor Vehicle - Fuel

Offences of theft of fuel from motor vehicles are occurring in Lincolnshire, taking place close to main arterial roads, patricularly the A52, A17, A157 and A16 in the county.

Offenders are targeting saloon and hatchback cars in residemtial areas, removing/forcing the petrol cap before siphoning petrol from the tank. Agricultural and commercial vehicles are also being targeted, where large quantities of diesel are being removed.

Please contact Lincolnshire Police Force Control Room, tel 0300 111 0300 to report any incidents, suspicious person(s) or vehicles or if you have any information that may assist police enquiries.

Thank you.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

NHW Village coordinator

Theft from Motor Vehicle - Fuel
Offences of theft of fuel from motor vehicles is occurring in Lincolnshire, taking place close to main roads in the county.

Offenders are targeting saloon and hatchback cars, removing/forcing the petrol cap before siphoning petrol from the tank. Agricultural and commercial vehicles are also being targeted, where large quantities of diesel are being removed.

Please contact Lincolnshire Police Force Control Room, tel 0300 111 0300 to report any incidents, suspicious person(s) or vehicles or if you have any information that may assist police enquiries.

Thank you.

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Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

Can you circulate this around especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).

DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize .

If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.

If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
For more information, see the Crime Stoppers website:

Thank you

PCSO Jo Cole 13289
Safer NeighbourHood Team

Overnight on 1st October an air rifle was stolen from as shed in Sutton Bridge. The rifle is a Weihrauch 0.22 which is fitted with a telescopic sight and a leather strap. If you should see a similar rifle anywhere - perhaps at a Boot Sale or in a Second hand shop - please get in touch. The crime number is 32110046732. Please call us on 0300 111 0300. The Officer dealing with the theft is PC 1138 Enderby. Thanks.

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Andrew Ketchley (Police, NC22, Holbeach Town Centre, Holbeach Police Station)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

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Benjamin Harrington (Support, PCSO NC21 The Suttons, Holbeach Station)

Individuals have received a phone call from a caller purporting to be from Microsoft. The caller advised that they were working for Microsoft Windows Online Support Management Team. The individuals were instructed to download a remote control sharing software called AMMYY. The caller advised that the individual’s computer was sending through error messages and the software should be downloaded to allow the caller to examine the computer system.

Please DO NOT carryout any instructions to give remote access to your computer or give any personal details over the phone - Simply END the phonecall immediately.

Similar possible scams can be reported by visiting the link;

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/respond.aspx

Please remain vigilant when being asked for personal details or access to your computer from an unknown source.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Your continued support is appreciated.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)

We would now like to increase the appeal to all members throughout Lincolnshire.

Gary was last seen in Mansfield on the morning of the 21st at about 0900 after leaving his home in Lincoln at around 0800. Initial Police enquiries have so far failed to trace Gary and it is not known where he may have travelled to after he was seen in Mansfield.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about Gary.

Gary is said to be in a fragile state of mind and possibly suffering with depression. Gary may well be in the Mansfield area (where he was last seen) or the wider Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire area as he is not believed to have accessed any money or refuelled his tank. His vehicle, a white LDV pickup, registration FX54GBF (picture on Lincolnshire Police website) has bright green lettering on the sides with the business name "Forrest Tower Fencing". Searches for this vehicle have so far failed; leading Police to believe it may be parked up in a lorry park or lay-by.

Anyone with information should call the Police on 0300 111 0300 quoting incident number 421 of the 21st September.

Information will be brought to the attention of Sgt 1117 Mike Hanson and Sgt 814 Paul Pettit who are investigating the incident.

If anyone has seen a pair matching the above description or has any further information that could assist police in this incident please contact us on 0300 111 0300 quoting inc number 263 9/9/11

Lincs Alert, a two-way community messaging system started to be operated by Lincolnshire Police on Monday, 5th September 2011, replacing Ringmaster.

Lincs Alert is accessible to the whole community, who may register online to contact Lincolnshire Police to receive community messages.

The personal contact details of Farm and Country Business Watch members registered on Ringmaster were securely copied to Lincs Alert in June 2011. An e-mail was sent by alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk for co-ordinators to verify full contact details online before the launch date. Please check your personal home computer.

Farm and Country Business Watch is an important link with the local community and Lincolnshire Police.

Lincolnshire Police would like to encourage all members to continue working with their members and local NPT's using Lincs Alert to receive messages and provide feedback.

Your inputs towards building safer communities is valued and the police aim to support and grow the Farm and Country Business Watch network as Lincs Alert grows.

Lincs Alert is available to improve communication between Farm and Country Business Watch, Lincolnshire Police and the wider community, it is a powerful tool to assist in helping prevent crime.

If you have any queries, please contact Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, Community Safety Department, tel 01522 558399 (direct).

Thank you.

Between the 8th & 11th September there have been three incidents were a substantial amount of Apple Mac computers have been stolen along with computer equipment.

The first incident occurred on 08/09/2011 at approx 21:35hrs at Grantham College. Thieves broke into the college and stole 8 x Apple Mac computers worth a total value of £18,000. 3 males were seen at the college loading the stolen computers into a silver car (possibly a Fiat Punto) before driving away from the location. (Incident number 481 on the 08/09/2011 refers)

The second incident occurred on the 10/09/2011 at approx 21:09hrs at Sir William Robertson High School, Welbourn. Thieves broke into the school and stole 17 Apple Mac computers along with 12 keyboards and 6 mouse. A Red Ford Transit Style Van was seen to leave the location at speed at the time of theft. (Incident number 531 on the 10/09/2011 refers)

The third incident occurred on the 11/09/201 at approx 17:59hrs at the Sir William Robertson High School, Wilbourn which was broken into again. Thieves stole a further 13 Apple Mac computers from the location. (Incident number 374 on the 11/09/2011 refers)

Can we ask for everyone to be vigilant, ensure that security systems are in good working order and encourage everyone to report any suspicious sightings of people / vehicles around school/college premises. It is likely that offenders are looking around the sites before returning to steal equipment. Please ensure that all computer equipment is marked with school / college details and that premises are secure.

If you saw anthing suspicious or have any information regarding the above thefts then please contact the Force Control Room on 0300 111 0300 quoting the incident numbers and dates shown above.

Thankyou

The theft of three hundred umarked sheep took place during the evening of Sunday, 11/09/11 on Stenigot Estates, Stenigot near Louth. Farmers are advised to ensure flocks of sheep are marked.

If you have any information or noticed any suspicious activity in Stenigot, please contact Lincolnshire Police Force Control Room, 0300 111 0300, quoting incident no. 208 of 11/09/11. Thank you.

Update regarding the black BMW car incident ...

..the police came out that night and found them so that was good, hopefully they will get the message

The information below was sent to a charity in Crowland pretending to of come from one of their members, however it was soon realised to be bogus and thankfully no money was sent.
Please be aware of this, if you have any concerns or emails like this in the future please talk to your local neighbourhood policing team and report this, to help prevent anyone falling into the trap in the future.
Kind regards
PCSO Kirsty Taylor

'Hope you are doing well today?Am in a great sorrow writing you this mail,I could barely think straight at this point,I'm sorry I didn't inform you about my raveling...I'm presently in Madrid,Spain on short program and as i write to you now, its unbelievable I'm stranded here,I was robbed at gun point on my way to a hotel where I lodged and my money,credit cards,phone and other valuable things were taken off me at gun point.I thank God for safe keeping my passport.
I really need your urgent assistance now,I just need loan of €1000euro to sort out my hotel bills and other transactions or any amount you can raise for me.I promise to refund it back to you with interest once I get back home.Although I still have some cash in my bank account but i can't access it here right now,I have already cancelled all my cards immediately after the criminals took my things off me. I am at a public internet library where am making use of the free internet access so that I can contact you on this issue.
Please let me know if you can be of help and I will forever be grateful.
Waiting to hear from you as soon as possible. Please save me from been embarrassed'.

The attached message is quite significant because there has been a high level of theft from this new glasshouse development, please keep a close watch for this black BMW reg no. WN02WWL and immediately report its siting to the police

A black BMW was seen with 2 white males inside at the parked at the gravel heaps (lights off) in Old Fendyke on Monday 5th Sept at 2140, Reg no is WN02WWL this vehicle has been seen in the vicinity of a site were new glass houses are being built and parts have been taken.

It was reported to the police the MOT has expired and its been transferred to the motor trade. Please report all sighting immediately to the police.

Thefts are taking place between the hours of 18.30pm and 09.30am over the full seven-day period. Offenders are gaining access to garages and private driveways and it is suggested that they are armed with bolt cutters or rolling bikes directly onto a van/low loader.

They are targeting both 50cc and 125cc bikes although higher engine sizes may also be at risk. Please ensure that your motorcycle is stored with increased security and out of view if possible.

Please report suspicious activity (any time) on 0300 111 0300.

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Gill Finn (Police & NHWN, Community Safety Officer, Lincolnshire)
Theft of Motorcyles - Lincolnshire region 02/09/2011 10:26:07 [3239]

The two paintings are of a long-eared owl and a scene depicting a poppy field. If you should see similar artwork for sale at a car boot sale or know of anyone who has recently come into possession of these paintings, please get in touch so we can return them to the artists.

Either respond to this message or telephone the Police control room on 0300 111 0300. The incident number to quote is 174 of 1st September.

Thanks

PC 433 Ketchley
Holbeach Neighbourhood Policing Team
Stolen Art - from a Church 01/09/2011 22:35:09 [3234]

On Friday evening, 19/8/11, a male was arrested for interference to a motor vehicle. Members of the public detained him until the arrival of the police.

Spalding has suffered ,over the past months from vehicle crime, so this is good news. We, the police, rely a great deal on the public to report incidents. If you are unsure whether to call police or not remember this, if your gut feeling is that something is wrong then call the police. I have seen this time and time again and this “feeling” is normally the right one, you will not be wasting police time and who knows your call may be the one we are waiting for. Please pass this to your members.

Incidents of an urgent nature, something that is going on NOW call 999.

Incidents of a non-urgent nature.call 0300 111 0300 if in doubt call 999.

Criminals from neighbouring force areas are known to be entering
Lincolnshire to commit crime and we need help to deal with them. Please
report any suspicious vehicles or activity to us especially in the rural
areas where residents and businesses are more vulnerable. Thank you.

Taxpayers see £4000 float away....... 21/08/2011 21:34:21 [2961]

Hello

There were some temporary traffic lights on the B1165 between Sutton St James and 'Saturday Bridge' (the junction with the B1168). There "were some traffic lights" because some thoughtful person has thrown them into the large drain that runs alongside the road.

The lights were there to protect part of the road that is subsiding - a car recently left the road at that point and ended up in the water. It's understandable that some motorists may wonder why the traffic lights appeared to be serving no purpose, but they were there for that reason.

The lights, and a number of cones, that are now submerged in the water will cost £4000 to replace. They are owned by the Highways Agency ie. funded by the tax payer.

Do you have any information that may help me identify who is responsible? Did you see anything? Have you heard anything from family or friends?

If you have any useful information please call the control room. It's a free number - 0300 111 0300. The reference number is 32110039272

Thanks

PC 433 Ketchley
Holbeach Police

In light of the public order issues that have recently occurred within various towns and cities throughout England, it is important that we monitor closely and report any activity or information which suggests there may be even the slightest risk of issues arising within Lincolnshire - early warning and early preparation are key tools for the
police in dealing effectively with subsequent disorder.

Fortunately Lincolnshire has not received any direct threats, however if you receive any information, come across any community tension or any risk of disorder then please contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300. Thank you.

This message has been generated by Nottinghamshire Police, and sent to you for information purposes.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find six horses stolen from a paddock in Calverton.

The animals were taken from a field in Whinbush Lane between 5pm on Friday 8 July and 9am on Saturday 9 July.

It is believed the culprits gained access by breaking the lock to the field and then made off with the horses, possibly using one or two horse boxes to transport them.

The animals’ feeding and water troughs were also taken.

The driver of a red 4x4 vehicle towing an old, white horse box, seen parked near the field around the time of the theft may have vital information about the incident.

The horses are:

Romana, a chestnut mare, aged 26
Revel, a grey mare, aged 21
Gem, a bay mare, aged 3
Bow, a red and white filly, aged 1
Zeus, a palomino filly, aged 1
Foxy, a bay mare, aged 6

Police believe those responsible may attempt to sell the horses. They may have been sold at local horse markets or even as working horses, possibly in the Newark or Bingham areas.

PC Luke Todd, who is investigating the incident, said: “It’s likely the thieves will try and make a profit by selling these animals on to unsuspecting buyers.

“But the horses are stolen property and belong to somebody else. Their owners are understandably distressed and very concerned for the welfare of their animals.

“I urge anyone who comes into contact with horses in their day-to-day lives or at local markets to be observant.

“They should contact the police if they know where the stolen horses are or if they have any information that could help us reunite them with their rightful owners.”

Anyone with information should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 0300 300 99 99 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Figures released today by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) show that home improvements continue to top the list of complaints about doorstep rogue traders. The OFT is today urging consumers, especially the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard against rogue traders knocking at their door.
Last year, Consumer Direct received more than 13,000 complaints about uninvited traders and almost half of these complaints (5,718) related to home maintenance work. The top five complaints about this group in 2010 were:
· Roofing – 1725 (30%)
· Tarmacing and paving – 1088 (19%)
· Insulation – 663 (12%)
· General building work – 573 (10%)
· Burglar alarms – 348 (6%)
With complaints about home maintenance peaking in the summer months from July through to the autumn, the OFT is launching an awareness campaign urging householders to be cautious and take time to think about people who call at the door. Rogue doorstep traders will often offer services at attractive rates and use persuasive sales techniques to encourage people into making hasty decisions.
Michele Shambrook Deputy Operations Manager at Consumer Direct said:
‘It is not illegal for handymen to canvas for work, but it is important that people are cautious and do not make hasty decisions. Rogue doorstep trading is an ongoing problem in the UK and work or service carried out can sometimes be unnecessary, of a poor standard, much more expensive than originally quoted or not done at all.
‘This campaign is helping people to recognise the warning signs, so that they have the confidence to say no if they’re unsure about what is being offered.’
Jim Maddan, Chair of Neighbourhood and Home Watch for England & Wales said:
‘We are supporting this campaign because it’s important that people feel safe in their homes and understand the tactics used by conmen. These types of rogue traders will try to find common ground with a homeowner and use deceptive and misleading claims. Some may falsely claim to be endorsed by a trade association or a local council. It is important that people have the confidence to say no to doorstep traders and take the time to think about the service being offered.’
The OFT offers the following advice on how people can avoid being scammed by rogue doorstep traders:
· If a trader knocks at your door do not agree to on the spot house repairs, or sign anything on the spot.
· Be wary of special offers or warnings that your house is unsafe.
· Do not make snap decisions. Take time to talk to someone you trust before you make a decision.
· If in doubt, call Consumer Direct on 08454 040506 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/consumer

We hope that you have found this information useful. Thank you

CRASH CAR SIMULATOR - The crash car simulator is road legal modified car which simulates a car crash. It will take 5 people at a time. Please see leaflet attached for more information

SKIDCAR COURSES/team building days / educational days

We run skidcar courses from RAF Scamption next to Lincoln, There are 3 hours courses and cost £49 per person (£25 if ages under 25). We also do team building days (watch the video on our website) and run educational courses for young people which we build the course to suit you. We can take up to 16 people on the educational days. Please see attached leaflet for more information or see the website http://www.2fast2soon.info/skidcar/skidcar/VIDEOS.html

T500VAN

This is a unique modified transit van with a built in driving simulator in the back with a large projector screen and a kicker audio system. We can teach any person driving skills while they are having fun.

Many thanks

Jonathan Cobb
Lincolnshire Road Safety partnership
www.roadlincs.com
www.2fast2soon.info

There have been some recent reports of car number plate cloning fraud. This is where criminals will fit a car with a 'clone' of your number plate so that if their car is involved in an accident or an offence such as speeding, your car ends up 'taking the blame' for the incident. This could result in heavy financial losses or even criminal charges. You can read more here at the This Is Money website: http://bit.ly/kYFSgC

Drivers who have number plates stolen or cloned should report the crime immediately to the police. Those who receive unexplained speeding or parking tickets should contact the issuing authority promptly.

Drivers who fall victim more than once should ask the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency if they can re-register their car with a new number.

Good afternoon this is a watchline message from PCSO HARRINGTON of The Suttons Neighbourhood Policing Team. Over the last 2 weeks there has been an increase in tractors being targeted for both diesel and batteries in the Spalding and Holbeach area. This is a message for all tractor owners to ensure that all security measures are taken to reduce the likely hood of batteries being stolen. This can be done using smartwater, or removing them when not in use. If you see any vehicles or persons acting suspiciously around tractors or there are vehicles that appear out of place, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 giving as much information as possible.

Trading Standards is still receiving complaints about cold calls from companies claiming to have detected that your computer is running slowly because of an infection by some sort of virus, 'trojan' or malware....

The general pattern of complaints suggests that the cold callers usually claim to be Microsoft engineers or from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and offer to resolve the problem by remotely accessing your computer.

By doing this, they could gain access to your personal information such as passwords, bank details and emails. Complaints suggest they are misleading consumers and in some cases they are acting aggressively, threatening to infect your PC or simply being abusive. We have had reports of worried complainants paying fees approaching £200 for these 'services'.

Remember:

These cold callers need your help to get remote access to your PC by directing you to a specific web address.
Microsoft do not cold call customers!
Online scammers are using increasingly more deceptive and underhand ways of convincing unsuspecting consumers that their sites and offers are genuine. If a website requires information such as credit or debit card details, ensure they have a real phone number and address so you can get in touch with them if something goes wrong. Using tried and tested websites to make purchases online generally gives you better protection, and always ensure your own computer has adequate security software.

At Lincolnshire Trading Standards we offer an email newsletter which gives information about the latest internet scams and tips to stay safe. Sign up to the 'S@fe and Sm@rt' newsletter by emailing your name to safe&smart@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Good afternoon this is a watchline message from PCSO Harrington of the Holbeach East Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team. Between 22:00 20th May 2011 and 17:30 on 25th May 2011 a battery was stolen from a tractor in the area of Tydd Road, Sutton St James. Also another tractor was also targeted but no battery was stolen. If you saw or heard anything please contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 or if you have any information on this crime please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Quoting number 32110024924

Good afternoon this is a watchline message from PCSO Harrington of the Holbeach East Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team. Between 21st May 2011 and 25th May 2011 there have been 3 reports of batteries either being stolen or attempted to be stolen from the area of Sutton St James. This is a message to make all farmers and business owners who use tractors and other machinery which uses batteries to be vigilant and to use all measures possible to prevent them from being stolen. The use of smartwater may also be a deterant. If you see persons acting suspiciously around farm machinery please contact Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 or if you have information on these types of crime please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

From 25th May 2011, BT 2011 Phone books will start to be delivered to
households in South Lincolnshire over a 2 - 3 week period.

Product Development Corporation Uk has been contracted to carry out the
delivery. Distributors will be private individuals using their own
vehicles and have been instructed not to leave phone books on doorsteps
and be aware of responsibilities when delivering to private addresses.

Please report any suspicious callers or vehicles to Lincolnshire Police,
Tel 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 0, providing details of vehicle registration
number(VRN)and description of any suspicious person(s). Thank you.