Police are warning residents to be vigilant following a distraction burglary on Burney Close, Beverley. The incident occurred on Friday 11 February 2011 at approximately 1830hrs when a man allegedly approached the home of an 89-year-old woman stating that he had found a keyring outside of the property. The keyring had gone missing from the house earlier that day, and being pleased to have it back, the woman gave the…
Appeal following assault – Beverley Police are appealing for witnesses following two assaults that occurred in Beverley on Monday 07 February 2011. Two 54-year-old women were out walking along Manor Road at approximately 2010hrs when they were hit by an egg thrown from a passing motor car. At approximately 2040hrs the two women were walking along North Bar when they were again hit by an object, which is believed to…
Officers from Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged arson incident on Scaife Close, Beverley between 0000hrs and 0200hrs on Monday 24 January 2011. During the incident it is believed a fire was started in a car that spread to another vehicle and a house. The fire brigade attended and extinguished the fire, but extensive damage was caused to two cars and the house. A 19-year-old man was…
1. Priority Issue: – Parking Obstructions – Waltham Court and Mill Lane Patrols have continued throughout the month of December to monitor the area of Mill Lane and Waltham Court surrounding the chip shop following ongoing reports of illegal parking and obstruction to the roadway. During these checks numerous motorists have been advised and sent on their way and several have been issued with fixed penalty notices for the offence…
1.Priority Issue: Mintfields – Anti social Behaviour There were no incidents of anti social behaviour in the Mintfields Road area during the month of December. The problem with vehicles being used in an anti social manner on the street appear to be a thing of the past. The person who was identified as been the main offender was dealt with for road traffic offences and was also dealt with by…
Parking throughout the area could become the responsibility of East Riding of Yorkshire Council from October if councillors vote in favour of proposals next week. On Tuesday, 18 January, the cabinet of East Riding of Yorkshire Council will consider whether the authority will apply for Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) powers from the Department for Transport (DfT). At present more than 85 per cent of local authority districts within in England…
At 2111hrs on Thursday 16 December 2010 a man was seen driving a silver coloured Volkswagen Golf car along A1174 towards Beverley. Upon seeing police officers in a marked patrol car, the driver of the Golf made off at speed along the A1174 towards Beverley, overtaking numerous vehicles in the process. The driver, a 31-year-old Beverley man, was followed by officers and later arrested for dangerous driving. He was later…
Fourteen members of an organised crime gang have been sentenced to 52 years behind bars today (22 December 2010) at Leeds Crown Court for their role in a sophisticated enterprise stealing and selling on high value vehicles. Members of the gang have admitted to a combination of charges including conspiring to burgle, conspiring to handle stolen goods and conspiring to defraud during July 2009 across North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and…
Humberside Police are warning of the dangers of children playing on ice following numerous calls about incidents on Beverly Beck on Monday 20 December 2010. In the space of 30 minutes between 1900hrs and 1930hrs yesterday police received four calls from concerned residents about young people playing on the ice on Beverley Beck near Beckside North. In one incident three boys were seen playing ice hockey. The local Neighbourhood Policing…
Alcohol is the drug of choice amongst many of the young, often drinking so much they are oblivious of the consequences and the risks associated with underage drinking. Nationally each year it is estimated approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes deaths from road traffic collisions, suicides and from other injuries such as falls, burns and drownings after binge…
On Friday 19 November and Saturday 04 December a drugs initiative took place at several licensed premises across the East Riding, sniffing out any illegal drug use. The operation involved recruiting two specialist trained drugs dogs from West Yorkshire Police and their handlers along with 20 Humberside Police officers. Licensed premises in Hedon, Keyingham and Withernsea were visited on Friday 19 November; using a brown and white coloured Springer spaniel…
As Christmas is almost upon us and Father Christmas checks his list of presents, Humberside Police is asking women in the area to make a list and check it twice before heading out to celebrate the festivities. In the final week of a three week rape awareness campaign across the region of East Riding to help reduce incidents of rape and sexual assault, Humberside Police are sending out a list…
Anti Social Behaviour – Molescroft -This month has seen a great deal of challenges for the Neighbourhood Team with events that are planned for well in advance such as the Beverley Bonfire and others less prepared for as the arctic conditions which have gripped not only Beverley but the UK towards the end of the month. From the teams perspective the Beverley Bonfire was a great event which attracted large…
Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime -Wednesday 10th November saw the launch of “Cesar”. A national scheme for the security and registration of agricultural and farm machinery. Two Farms from our area had nine items of farm machinery security marked. As a direct result of extensive press coverage and talks to local farming groups, farmers are ringing to make enquiries about the scheme and signing up to have their…
Issue: Mintfields – Anti social Behaviour -There were no incidents reported in Mintfields during the month of November. There were a few incidents in neighbouring streets which are linked to ongoing investigations but nothing of particular concern to the local residents. However, we are continuing to look at this area to ensure any anti social behaviour is dealt with promptly. Issue: – Grovehill Road – Criminal Damage – There have…
How did I get home last night? I don’t remember that? I can’t remember anything from last night? – Have you ever been so drunk you can not remember what you did the night before? Sadly when people drink to excess, they are leaving themselves vulnerable and at risk of being a victim of crime and sexual assault and as we approach the festive period this type of incident is…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has written to the Chief Constable of Humberside Police asking him to do all he can to maintain the role of Police Community Support Officers even in the current financial circumstances. His call comes as the Chief Constable, Tim Hollis, looks to make efficiency savings across the force. A recruitment freeze has already been introduced. Graham said: “I fully understand the need to…
Overnight we had snow showers with up to 1 inch of snow in places. We still have hard packed snow in places and temperatures were down to -7’C overnight. East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been working all night ploughing and salting the main snow clearance network covering all ‘A’ and ‘B’ roads which is around 800km of main roads across the East Riding. All these routes are clear with…
