ALCESTER POLICE SOUTH AND NORTH SNT S JOINT WEEKLY REPORT Sunday 25 th February 2018 COUGHTON *Theft. St Peters Church, Coughton. Two wheelie bins and Lead stolen from the Church. Reported 23rd February. 0100 23/02/2018 STUDLEY *Attempt Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. Theft of items attempted but offender left the store without goods. Described as a white male, slim build, dark brown hair with 'boy band' type curtain fringe, wearing a grey hoodie and tracksuit bottoms. Male left the store on a silver push bike towards the Redditch Road. 4.10pm Saturday 24th February. 0282 24/02/2018 *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. Theft of Sixty large bars of Cadburys chocolate worth approx. 120. Offender described as a white male, 5' 9", aged 20 to 30, stocky build, receding short brown hair, wearing all grey hoodie and tracksuit bottoms and carrying a black coat. 7.25pm Friday 23rd February. 0243 24/02/2018 *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. A male offender has entered the store and has gone to the kiosk to ask for several items including alcohol and tobacco which were bagged up for him. He has then picked up the bag and ran out of the store without paying, getting into a silver Nissan Almera with a registration number ending in 'EKS'. 3.35pm Saturday 24th February. 0197 24/02/2018 *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. (Different location to the other store thefts in this report). Male offender has gone to the counter to ask for Tobacco which was put out for him. He has then picked up the items and has ran out of the store without paying. Described as a white male, 6', mid to late 20's, medium build, short brown hair, wearing tracksuit bottoms and a Hi-Viz jacket. 7.30pm Friday 23rd February. 0315 23/02/2018 *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. Fifteen packs of Aerial Liquid Tabs stolen. 4.50pm Wednesday 21st February. 0085 23/02/2018. Same offender as the attempt theft at the start of the Studley section. *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. Twelve fresh Beef Steaks stolen. 8.08pm Tuesday 20th February. 0085 23/02/2018 ---""--- *Theft from Store. Alcester Road, Studley. Fifteen packs of Aerial Liquid Tabs stolen. 5.20pm Tuesday 20th February. 0085 23/02/2018 ---""---
*Theft. Birmingham Road, Studley. Lead stolen from around window frames. Overnight 19th & 20th February. 0119 21/02/2018 BEARLEY *Suspicious Circumstances. Snitterfield Road, Bearley. Area near to the Club. Caller reporting rubbish being left at the location, for example fast food wrappers and half eaten food. Also found more recently, small plastic snap bags. One had the remnants of a white powder inside. The Team have noted this and will be paying attention to the area. Reported Friday 23rd February. 0125 23/02/2018 PRESTON BAGOT *Suspicious Circumstances. Preston Bagot. A Grey Van with one black door at the back seen on a number of occasion in the area. Caller reporting this as suspicious. The last three letters of the registration number are 'JNU'. Full number given to the police. Reported Friday 23rd February. 0076 23/02/2018 WOOTTON WAWEN *Poaching / Coursing. Wawensmere Road, Wootton Wawen. Caller reporting two vehicles and occupants possibly hare coursing on private land. Land between Wootton Wawen and Morton Bagot. 12.35pm Sunday 25th February. *Suspicious Circumstances. Grey Mill Lane, Wootton Wawen. Grey van with a black door seen in the area on a number of occasions. Two male occupants wearing hi-viz jackets. Same vehicle seen in the Preston Bagot area. The last three letters of the registration number are 'JNU'. Full number given to the police. Reported Wednesday 21st February. 0171 21/02/2018 *Suspicious Circumstances / Attempt theft from Vehicle. The Dale, Wootton Wawen. Person disturbed entering works van. When challenged the male offender ran off and got into a dark coloured estate car, which then drove off towards Henley. 1am Monday 19th February. 0004 19/02/2018 HENLEY *Damage. High Street, Henley. Metal post on footpath knocked over, possibly by vehicle. Post laying on the path and danger to pedestrians. Stratford District Council informed. Reported 9.20pm Saturday 24th February. 0411 24/02/2018 *Burglary Residential. Cherry Orchard, Henley. Rear patio door smashed, and entry gained. Untidy search of the whole of the house made. Several items stolen including a Guitar, Toy Story figurines and a small red safe. Between 8pm and 12 Midnight Wednesday 21st February. 0416 21/02/2018
EARLSWOOD *Poaching. Area near to Biddles Hill, Earlswood. Two large males with four Lurchers seen in a field used by Sheep and Deer. 8pm Thursday 22nd February. 0339 22/02/2018 CLAVERDON *Theft. Glebe Road, Claverdon. Heating oil stolen from outside tank. Overnight 24th & 25th February. 0107 25/02/2018 *Suspicious Circumstances. Kington Lane, Claverdon. Two 'young lads' wearing dark coloured tracksuits seen walking down the lane. Caller thought that this was suspicious as they did not recognise them and that there had been crime in the area recently. 11.45am Friday 23rd February. 0110 23/02/2018 ALCESTER *Anti-Social Behaviour. Tything Road, Arden Forest Industrial Estate. Report of cars racing around the industrial estate. Doing handbrake turns etc. One of the vehicles was white. 9.10pm Saturday 24th February. 0404 24/02/2018 *Suspicious Circumstances. Hertford Road, Alcester. Report of two men going door to door selling items from a bag. One of the males was aggressive when turned away by resident. Described as a white male, 5 10, short hair, grey jacket and red bag. Man was seen to walk off towards Jubilee Court. 3.45pm Saturday 24th February. 0270 24/02/2018 *Anti-Social Behaviour. Between Alcester Heath and Cold Comfort Lane. Two off road bikes on private land causing damage to crops and scaring the Deer. One of the riders had a Red Crash Helmet. 2.50pm Saturday 24th February. 0247 24/02/2018. We understand that two bikes fitting this description were seen driving up the A435 towards Studley later on in the evening. Neither of the bikes had lights on. *Anti-Social Behaviour. Ten Acres, Alcester. Report of three males going door to door selling items from a bag. One of the males was described as forceful and intimidating when the occupants did not want to buy anything. First male described as white, about 16 years, 6, wearing blue jeans and a black hoody. Second male described as white, 16 years, 6, mousey blonde short hair, wearing a khaki green hooded jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and carrying a black rucksack. Third male described as white, wearing a navy blue and black jacket carrying a red rucksack. All three were last seen walking towards Hopkins Precinct. 2.40pm Saturday 24th February. 0245 24/02/2018 *Suspicious Circumstances. Throckmorton Road, Alcester. Two males seen walking across gardens and gesticulating to the occupants to come outside. These men were then verbally abusive when challenged. The men were later seen going door to door trying to sell items from a bag. First male described as white, 16 years, blonde hair shaved at the back, wearing blue jeans and a blue top. Second male described as white, aged 35 to 40, short brown hair receding at the front, wearing a blue jumper and jeans. 2.25pm Saturday 24th February. 0240 24/02/2018
*Suspicious Circumstances. Gerard Road, Alcester. Report of two males going door to door selling items from a bag. One of the males showed a card which had Helping Hands on it and said that he had recently been released from prison. (NB This has no connection with Helping Hands in Alcester). Caller reporting that the males became rude and abusive when they were turned away. Described as two white males, one had blonde hair and the other had ginger hair. Both wearing dark hoodies and jeans. One had a black bag and the other had a red bag. 12.25pm Saturday 24th February. 0173 24/02/2018 *Burglary Residential. Priory Road, Alcester. Offender(s) have removed a door panel to gain entry. They have then lit a small fire in the kitchen cupboards which caused some damage. It is also believed that Lead from the building was also taken at the time. Overnight 23rd & 24th February. 0090 24/02/2018 *Road Incident. Tything Road West, Arden Forest Industrial Estate. On-going problem with cars belonging to nearby business premises being parked on the footpath and near to junctions causing a hazard. Manager of the Business spoken to and advised by Police. 11.30am Thursday 22nd February. 0108 22/02/2018 *Damage. Chantry Crescent, Alcester. Windscreen smashed, and wing mirror bent on car. A piece of rock was found at the location. Overnight 21st & 22nd February. 0051 21/02/2018 GREAT ALNE *Suspicious Circumstances. Nightingale Close, Great Alne. Report of male going door to door selling items from a bag. Man said that he had recently come out of prison and was on rehabilitation he showed a card to this effect. Described as a white male, 5 7, short brown hair, slim build, wearing a dark jacket and dark jeans. 2.55pm 24/02/2018. This male was stopped by a police patrol. See update at the end of the report. BIDFORD *Suspicious Circumstances. Between Grange Road and the B439. Two males seen acting suspiciously by person walking dog. One of these men took a photo of the dog and the other male seem to hide himself in a front garden. First male described as white, late 20 s, wearing a Long cream coloured parker style coat, sunglasses, jeans and trainers. The second male described as white, aged in his 40 s. Caller concerned that they may have been after the dog. 10am Saturday 24th February. 0117 24/02/2018 *Theft. Georges Elm Lane, Bidford. After checking by Farmer, it is estimated that about Forty Sheep had been stolen from the farm fields. It was realised that some sheep were missing on the 15th February, but the actual time frame of the theft is not known at present. Reported on Tuesday 20th February. 0271 20/02/2018 *Suspicious Circumstances. Marleigh Road, Bidford. Torch light seen at the back of premises. Although person with torch not seen they would have been stood in a nearby alleyway. Area checked by police. No trace. No offences disclosed. 5am Monday 19th February. 0021 19/02/2018 *Vehicle Crime Damage. Wessons Road, Bidford. Rear window of car smashed. Nothing stolen. Overnight 17th & 18th February. 0180 18/02/2018
SALFORD PRIORS *Suspicious Circumstances. School Road, Salford Priors. Unknown man found wondering about the bin store of property. Described as white, 60 s, medium height, thinning hair, beard, wearing a dark jacket. Man also seen walking down Tuttle Lane and towards the Church. No offences disclosed. 2.35pm Tuesday 20th February. 0220 20/02/2018 BARTON *Suspicious Circumstances. Owlets End, Barton. Vehicle seen driving around the courtyard slowly. Occupants seemed to be looking at the houses. Caller thought that this was suspicious as the car did not stop. Vehicle described as a white Vauxhall with a registration number ending in XMG. Full registration given to police. 4pm Thursday 22nd February. 0286 22/02/2018 WILMCOTE *Suspicious Circumstances. The Green, Wilmcote. A white Mercedes car was seen to drive fast to the location. Two males got out and looked around then drove off again at speed. Caller thought that this was suspicious. The last three letters of the registration number were VKV. Full number passed to police. No offences disclosed. 11.10pm Wednesday 21st February. 0413 24/02/2018 Door to Door Sellers Alcester. Firstly, thank you to the members of the public that phoned in on Saturday regarding the men going door to door. From what we have been told they took exception to those that turned them away and were quite rude and abusive. There was obviously a group of them as we had reports from Great Alne and Alcester at the same time. The man in Great Alne was stopped by police and reported for not having a Pedlars Licence. His bag and the contents were seized as evidence. It seems that during this stop the men in Alcester were picked up in a Silver Car from Hopkins Precinct and driven away. If anyone has the registration number of this car or any photos / videos of the men, please let us know on email alcestersouth.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk Cold calling to sell goods door to door is not illegal, however, people engaged in such activity should be in possession of a Pedlar's Licence. We always advise not to buy from cold callers. Remember, if no one in an area buys, then the sellers are less likely to return. You may be robust enough to send such callers on their way, but more vulnerable people in the area may not be, so please look out for your neighbours and friends. We know that the Alcester News Facebook page was used to do this successfully with the warnings also reaching the Studley Matters and Henley Matters Facebook pages.