Burbage Police Weekly Update. Dogs, Vehicle Theft, Patrols And Crime Reduction.

Hello Resident,

We hope you are well. Here is an update regarding crime and Police activity in Burbage this week. 

Reported Crime and Appeals

Report received of a theft of a Kia Sportage from Sketchley Road between 20:00 on the 2nd and 09:45 on the 3rd of December. Believed to be a keyless car theft. Please remember to use your RFID wallets and get in touch if you need any. They are £2 each, sold at cost. 25000707158. Darren.stretton@leics.police.uk 

Report of a suspicious vehicle with males at the Sketchley Grange hotel on the 5th of December at 18:00. It is suspected this is related to theft of vans and theft from vans. Please be mindful around where you are leaving vans and what is being left on them. 

Report of theft of registration plates from Hereford Way between the 3rd and 6th of December. The victim’s vehicle is a VW Polo. Please consider anti-theft screws as these cloned vehicles are often involved in crime such as theft of fuel, retail crime and other theft offences. 25000713145 

Report of a residential burglary on Salisbury Road (opposite Dorchester Road) on the 6th of December around 16:50. Entry via a back patio door (smashed) and items of Jewellery taken. Thankfully the house alarm activated giving the suspects limited time. If you live in the area, please check your CCTV for any suspicious persons/vehicles. 25000713912  

Patrols, Police Activity and local engagement

Following a single vehicle RTC near the M69, officers attended, and the driver was arrested for driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

Vehicle stop check/search completed by officers at 01:00 on Watling Street following sightings of a suspicious vehicle. 

Patrols as pictured below include Hinckley Island Hotel, Sketchley Grange, Atkins Way, Kensington Avenue, Brookside, Tilton Road Park and Salisbury Road. 

There are lots of amazing Christmas decorations around Burbage as always. We will try to get some better pictures throughout the month whilst we are out and about on patrol. 

Reports of road traffic collisions on Avery Way, Rugby Road and the A5. It does not appear there have been any serious injuries, but please take care when out and about on the road. 

Crime prevention and issues to be aware of

Concern raised by a resident regarding dogs on Tilton Road Park and Brookside recreation ground. It appears there are several incidents where dog owners are not controlling their dogs whilst they are off the lead. Issues raised of dogs running at each other and getting “nipped”. These incidents can be frightening for other dog walkers. We ask that dog walkers are responsible and be aware of their pets behaviour before letting them off the lead. 

Please consider window alarms, TV simulators and light timers. Ensure timers are set to trigger earlier due to the darker nights. See attached catalogue and pop me an email if we can be of any support. Please also ensure you are using RFID car wallets if you have a keyless car and please use steering locks. 

Thank you and take care. 

The Burbage Beat Team

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