Milton Avenue
Neighbourhood Watch
So far I have received the ‘Ringmaster’ warnings as listed below (NB - not my spelling!) There will be more information leaflets giving advice etc to go out as soon as Jane drops them off at my house. Should you see a Police car at my house, it will be Jane on her travels - so if you want a word with her, then get around quick.....
Ringmaster
03 August 2008
A white male late 20s early 30s 508" tall proportiantly built wearing a blue polo shirt and carrying a black folder who drove of in a dark VW polo or golf registration simerler to GT53MTE has been involved in a number of incidents in the malton area where he has enteried shops and has preported to be from the council and has asked about the layout of the shop and its security, when asked for ID has made of, please be aware of any simerler incidents and reprt them to NYP
26 July 2008
Pc1492 Jane Jones is holding a neighbourhood watch meeting for all the neighbourhood watch coordinators in the Malton area. This meeting is to be held at Community House, Wentworth Street Car Park Malton on Wednesday 20th August 2008 at 7.30pm. Please all come along so we can meet all the new coordinators and discuss any issues they have. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Please can you confirm your attendance by email to jane.jones@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
or telephone mob 07966 433 453
08 July 2008
There has been an increase in bogus callers going door to door asking to do various types of work including tree cutting. they will often ask householders to go into rear gardens with them to check on trees whilst another will enter the house to steal items. Members are asked to report any suspicious callers to nyp on 0845 60 60 24 7
2nd July 2008
On Friday 11th July 2008 we are holding a solution day in
On Wednesday 16th July 2008 at 7.15pm at the old magistrate court, Norton, Malton, there is a road safety meeting being held. Please come along and have your say.
On Wednesday 16th July 2008 at 7.00pm at Ryedale District Council, Malton, there is a community and policing liaison group meeting. Please come along and have your say.
22 June 2008
Trading Standards are advising residents to be on their guard following a spate of calls regarding itinerant traders trying to sell generators, pressure washers and power tools from the backs of a vans. There is always a concern over the safety of items being sold in this manner so if you receive a call, please could you pass details through to Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06
11 June 2008
The following mobile scam has been received by various people, please be aware that should a message be left on your telephone from bt stating there is a problem with your line access and asking you to contact telephone number 0800 953 4100 do not as this is a premium rate number
01 June 2008
On Wednesday 11th June 2008 local police officers will be holding a street surgery from 2pm till 9pm They will be situated on the waste ground opposite the Royal Oak. Please come along for a friendly chat or discuss any issues you might have
29 May 2008
Over the past few days there have been a number of reports of the occupants of a red 4x4 or white van both bearing the reg no N253XAJ acting sus around horses they have been seen to take photos believed with the intent to return later to steal horses any sightings of the two vehicle should be reported to to nyp on 0845 6060247
23 May 2008
There have been a number of thefts of diesel from outside tanks. We urge all householders and farms to be vigilant if they have tanks of oil as they are a target due to the high price of fuel and will become increasingly so as prices rise. Please be on the look out for small vans with plastic tanks in the rear and report any suspicious vehicles
12th May 2008
Local police officers are arranging for the following to take place at RAINBOW LANE PLAY PARK
Monday night rounders
Tuesday night Basketball
Wednesday night Cricket
Thursday night Football
6pm - 7pm 6 to 10 years old
7pm - 8pm 11 to 16 years old
First event will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2008
All local children please come along and join in the fun.
Parents please feel free to come along and help out.
For further details please contact Pc1492 Jane Jones at Malton police station 0845 60 60 247
09 May 2008
Over the past few days there have been reports of persons going door to door in the area selling power washer from the back of a transit van. Members are requested to report any such callers to nyp on 0845 6060247
16th April 2008
TO BE AWARE - GREEN VAUXHALL ASTRA PART VRM R754*** SEEN OUTSIDE CHURCH AT EBBERSTON ON 100408 AT 1521 HRS CONTAINING 2 MALES BELIEVED ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY PLEASE CONTACT POLICE ON 0845 6060247 WITH ANY INFORMATION QUOTING INCIDENT NUMBER 1081010286
There has been a suspect male in the area of Scotts hill and Norton college. This male is watching young children. He has not appraoched anyone and he has not committed any offences but we are concerned as we do not know who this male is.The description of the male is, late 40 early 50 with grey wavey shoulder length hair wearing a blue tracksuit and rides a silver / blue mountain bike This male has been seen by the children at 1415 hours in the area of norton college / scotts hill.
On the morning of Thursday the 3rd of April a white male with dark hair and dark eyes, wearing lots of heavy gold jewelery, who had a slight Irish accent attended an address in Orchard Road Malton. The male was persistant in trying to get the occupier to have work done on their drive, they gave a quote of £2640.00 for a small drive. The male entered the property univited and asked to use the toilet, whilst no offences where committed the elderly residents where shaken by the incident. The male left a business card in the name of Improve It UK, from the Cleveland area. I would advise anyone who is visited by this company, to inform police of their attendance at your address and if possible try to obtain any vehicle details. Contact number 0845 6060247 or email me at the above address (Scarborough-rm@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk). I would also advise that if some turns up at your doorstep, Dont let them in, and dont employ any cold caller.
29 February 2008
Over the past few days reports have been received of persons going door to door selling pictures or collecting money to cover student expenses. they are believed to be of east european extraction. Nyp request that all members report any such callers in their areas on 0845 6060247
14 February 2008
Trading Stanards have been informed and are aware of this so called scam. Members are advised to ignore these letters and inform the Trading Standards office on 0845 4040 506.
Members are asked to be aware that there have been several reports of Bogus Police Officers throughout the
Police advice is to never allow anyone into the home unless you know who they are or you are expecting them. Always ask for identification and if you are still unsure ask the person for a contact number in order that their identity can be confirmed.
A genuine caller will not be offended if you keep them waiting at the door whilst their identity is checked.
Please report any suspicious activity or incidents of a similar nature to the above to NYP on 08456060247 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
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More community involvement.
A potential reduction in crime.
Free crime prevention advice.
Lower cost of crime prevention.
Lower cost of insurance.
Liaison with co-ordinators regarding local crime and local issues.
Awareness re incidents via the Ringmaster message system.
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