Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Blog

Eden Neighbourhood Policing Online Meeting Wednesday 1st February 19:00hrs- 21:00hrs

cumbrianwa — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:53:11 +0000

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Eden Neighbourhood Policing team are holding an online meeting on Wednesday 1st February 2012 between 19:00hrs and 21:00hrs. You can access this meeting by entering the following into your web browser, www.cumbria.police.uk/eden The meeting will give you the chance to identify what you believe our priorities should be and give you chance to ask questions to members of your NPT. If you cannot access the internet or are unable to join the meeting between those times but would like to raise an issue/question, please call 101 and ask to speak with Inspector Dave Willetts or Sergeant John Chambers. Thank you.

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Stuart Brownrigg (Police, PCSO, Kirkby Stephen (N))

Beware Bogus Male British Gas Extortionist 28/01/2012 17:00:55 8274

cumbrianwa — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:26:29 +0000

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A MALE WHO WAS WEARING A DARK GREEN JACKET WITH A BRITISH GAS EMBLEM ON IT AND DARK CARGO TROUSERS STATED HE WAS FROM BRITISH GAS. HE ALSO HAD AN ID CARD WITH HIS PHOTO AND AGAIN A BRITISH GAS EMBLEM ON IT. HE HAS ASKED TO SEE THE CALLERS GAS AND ELECTRIC BILLS.
THIS MALE HAS THEN STEPPED INSIDE AND PRODUCED A TORCH AND READ THE METER. HE HAS STATED THAT THE CALLER OWED £225 AND HE NEEDED TO PAY OR HE WOULD BE CUT OFF. THE CALLER HAS THEN PANICKED AND PAID THE FULL AMOUNT £225.
Victim DID NOT SEE IF THE MALE HAD A VEHICLE WITH HIM.
MALE WAS MEDIUM BUILD, APPROX 6’1″ WITH SHORT MOUSEY COLOURED HAIR.

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Tracy Watt (Police, PCSO, Brampton (N))

Stolen Sheep 18/01/2012

cumbrianwa — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:37:34 +0000

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Police are investigating the loss of 12 Llyeyn sheep from a field close to the junction of the B6260 (Appleby to Orton road). The sheep are white faced and went missing over the last six weeks. if you believe you may be able to help police with their enquiries, or believe the sheep may have strayed into your flock please call the non emergency police number 101 and leave a message for PC 7557 Rob Ewin. Farmers in the area should also be on the look out for suspicious vehicles and count their stock on a regular basis during the lambing and breeding period.

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Gemma Threlkeld (Police, PCSO, Appleby (N))

Metal Theft Newsletter

cumbrianwa — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:28:23 +0000

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Dear all,

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.

You can 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

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Catherine Dunn (NHWN, Administrator, England & Wales)

Theft of Heating Fuel 11/01/2012

cumbrianwa — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:33:00 +0000

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There can be an increase in theft of heating or diesel oil at this time of year due to the price of crude oil. This can cause an increase of fuel thefts. Remember to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity including registration numbers of suspicious vehicles to the Police on 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.

Please take a few mintues to read the following precautions to help protect your fuel.

Location of your tank:
When sighting a fuel tank, please locate out of the sight of the main road and in view of your house. Ensure that the tank is within a reasonable distance to the road, otherwise the fuel company may struggle to refill it.

Securing your oil tank:
Secure your tank with a wooden or metal fence, trellis or wall or for further security a lockable metal grill or cage can be added. The wall or fence should be as close to the tank and as high as possible. Consideration can also be given for chemically “tagging” the fuel.

Control Switches:
When the tank is not in use, the control switches that control the flow of fuel should be switched off and the electricity supply isolated.

Padlocks:
Invest in a good quality padlock, the closed shackle variety are the best as they have a very little of the small shackle exposed and therefore bolt croppers cannot get a good grip.

Oil Level Gauges:
Remote electronic oil guages set off an audible alarm when the oil level suddenly drops or falls between a quarter of a tank. These guages can be placed in the kitchen or utitlity to warn of a potential problem. Remember to check oil levels regularly, this will help to monitor usage and check none has gone missing.

Security Lights:
Consider installing security lights, low energy ‘dusk til’ dawn’ lights positioned close to the tank should in most cases provide sufficient light to illuminate any suspicious activity. High powered lights can also be used but make sure they are not a nuisance to neighbours or road users.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV):
You could consider installing CCTV. For advice on this please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer on 101

Useful Contact Details:
The Oil Firing Technical Association for the petroleum industry (OFTEC) offers advice and guidance for those who use and store oil at their premises. For more information go to www.oftec.org

If you would like any more information or advice please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team or the Community Safety Unit on the Police Non Emergency Number 101

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Gemma Threlkeld (Police, PCSO, Appleby (N))

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service are hosting HeartStart Instructor Training courses

cumbrianwa — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:23:56 +0000

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Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service are hosting some HeartStart Instructor Training courses (delivered by North West Ambulance Service) as follows:

Monday 16th January @ Barrow Fire Station (9.30am – 4pm)
or
Tuesday 24th January @ Fire Service Headquarters (9.30am – 4pm)

The course covers :

- Contacting the emergency services
- Putting a casualty into the recovery position
- Dealing with a suspected heart attack
- Suggestions of what to do when somebody is choking
- Dealing with a casualty who is bleeding
- Performing CPR

Alternatively, if you would prefer us to deliver a 2 x hour course for a group in your area, please let me know and we can arrange this for you.

Training & courses are delivered for FREE and certificates of attendance awarded.

For further details, please contact: Valerie Ayre on 01900 706976 or email valerie.ayre

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Valerie Ayre (Cumbria Fire & Rescue, Administrator, Cumbria)

Outboard Motors and Inflatable Boats Taken (5178) 09/01/2012 15:48:36

cumbrianwa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:03:45 +0000

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On Sunday the 8th of January 2012 between 5pm and 11pm a number of outboard engines and inflatable boats were taken from marinas in the Ullswater Area. If you saw movements of inflatable boats at that time or shortly after or have any relevant information could you please contact PC 1221 Diane Owen at Cumbria Police by phoning 101

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John Nicholson (Police, PCSO, Penrith (N))

Beware bracelets made from poisonous red and black Jequirity bean 06/01/2012

cumbrianwa — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:05:24 +0000

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Residents in Cumbria are warned about bracelets which are made from the poisonous red and black Jequirity bean, the deadly seed of the plantabrus precatorious. The seed contains the toxin abrin, a contolled substance under the Terrorism Act which if swallowed can kill in doses of just 3 micrograms. Abrin is chemically similar to ricin, a chemical warefare agent. People who have bought the bracelets are being urged to bag them and then wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes. The bracelets have been sold through 36 retailers, one of which is the Eden Project in Cornwall.If you require any advice please contact Trading Standards via Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

Images of Jequirity beans can be seen here. http://www.ambor.biz/notice_show.asp?n_id=65

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Margaret Hodgson (Cumbria County Council, Administrator, Cumbria)

Stolen Trailer 06/01/2012

cumbrianwa — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:41:22 +0000

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A 4 wheeled new metal ‘Graham Edwards’ double decker livestock trailer was stolen from in front of a farm building between the 4th and 5th January in the Newbiggin on Lune area. Anyone who has information about this or saw anything suspicious, please contact PC 206 Lovick on the non-emergency police number 101

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Gemma Threlkeld (Police, PCSO, Appleby (N))

Is anyone missing a Safe? Information wanted about a Safe found in Wharton area

cumbrianwa — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:41:02 +0000

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A Safe was found on a farm in the Wharton area on the morning of the 5th January. Anyone with any information or who saw anything suspicious in the area should contact PC 206 Lovick on the non emergency police number – 101

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Gemma Threlkeld (Police, PCSO, Appleby (N))