News Bulletin
Northwich Local Policing Unit Policing the areas of Northwich, Winsford, Tarporley, Sandiway & Cuddington
Crime Update
During the weekend of 1st and 2nd of July 2017 a burglary occurred in Crook Lane, Winsford. Unknown offenders have forced the front door and stole 48” television and 2 laptops from the property.
Overnight 3rd July 2017 an insecure vehicle was entered in Waters Edge , Anderton and mobile phone chargers stolen.
Overnight on 4th July 2017 15 chickens where stolen from a plot of land at Hefferson Grange, Gorstage,near Weaverham.
Between 21:50 hrs on 03/07/17 and 09:20hs on 04/07/17 a Renault Clio parked on Tesco store car park, Manchester Road , Northwich had its offside wing mirror broken off and its windscreen wipers bent over. The same vehicle was also damaged overnight 06/07/17 by being scratched.
Between Thursday 30/06/17 and 04/07/17 an unoccupied house was broken into via entry a ground floor front window. Electrical items have been stolen in the offence.
On 05/07/17 a shed was broken into on Marshalls Lane, Greenbank and a child’s electric car was stolen.
Offenders attempted to target an ATM machine in Barnton.
Shortly after 1.00am on Wednesday 5th July a dark blue Audi drove onto the forecourt of the Texaco Garage on the A533, Runcorn Road, Barnton. The vehicle parked near to the cash machine and three men exited the car and began to attack the ATM machine, attempting to open it with crowbars.
The men were unsuccessful in their attempts to open the machine and, after approximately five minutes, the three men got back into the car and fled the scene.
Runcorn Road is a busy road and as part of the investigation we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and believes that they may have witnessed anything suspicious.
Northwich LPU Inspector David Snasdell, Northwich Police Station, Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5EP Tel: 01606 36 3214 Email: [email protected] Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 181 of 5/7/2017. Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Officers are appealing for information from the public following cash in transit robbery in Winsford.
Shortly after midday on Thursday 6 July a G4S delivery driver was inside TSB Bank on the Old High Street, Winsford, he was approached from behind by an unknown man who pushed him to the ground.
The man then grabbed hold of a cash box the driver was carrying before exiting the bank and jumping into white Audi A1 which was parked outside, taking with him a large quantity of cash. The vehicle was seen driving off from the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a second suspect at the bank, who was possibly armed with a bat, although nobody was injured or threatened. One suspect is described as wearing a grey tracksuit and the second was wearing a black tracksuit. This was a serious incident and we are committed to doing all that we can to trace the people responsible. Thankfully the victim was not injured as a result of the incident; however he has been left shaken by his ordeal.
Investigations into this incident are currently in the early stages and we are following a number of lines of enquiry. As part of the investigation we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident. We would also like to hear from anyone who believes that they may have seen the white Audi driving away from the scene. This vehicle was later recovered at Barton stadium and was on false plates stolen from the Merseyside area over two weeks ago.
Anyone with any information in relation to the incident to is asked to contact the CID at Northwich on 101 quoting incident number 341 of 6/7/17. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
How to prevent Fraud and Scams Fraud is when someone tricks you to cause harm, which usually ends up costing you money. Even if you haven't lost money, you may still have experienced fraud.
Fraud and internet crime costs our economy an estimated £73 billion every year. This money is often used to fund crimes like drug smuggling, terrorism and people trafficking.
Tips to prevent fraud Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying they are who they say they are. Many frauds start with an email. Remember that financial institutions and banks will not email asking you to confirm your bank details by clicking a link. Always question whether an email could be bogus. Destroy and preferably shred receipts with your card details on and post with your name and address on. Identity fraudsters don't need much information in order to be able to clone your identity.
Northwich LPU Inspector David Snasdell, Northwich Police Station, Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5EP Tel: 01606 36 3214 Email: [email protected] If you have been a victim of fraud, be aware of fraud recovery fraud. This is when fraudsters pretend to be a lawyer or a law enforcement officer and tell you they can help you recover the money you've already lost.
Frequently asked question regarding fraud enquires
How do I report a fraud to Cheshire Police? Only report a fraud to Cheshire Police if you are vulnerable, or if the offender is present or nearby. If this is the case or if you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999. If these circumstances do not apply, victims should report fraud or internet crime directly to Action Fraud.
The online reporting tool is a straightforward way to report fraud and internet crime. However, if you do not have internet access, or feel that you need more support, you can also contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 and speak to an advisor.
How do the scammers get hold of my details? Your details can be obtained from third parties by any number of ways - using legitimate and non- legitimate sources. Details are bought, sold on and gleaned from differing data sources.
How do I know if I am being set up as part of a scam? You don’t! The key is to remember that 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is'. Because many scammers like to prey on the vulnerabilities of others, they will use any means to obtain your money. If you are ever in any doubt as to if a scam is taking place, please contact the Action Fraud line on 0300 123 2040 for advice and guidance.
Which types of fraud are most common? Money transfer agent scams, i.e., U-kash vouchers, is still a commonly used scam because it is difficult to trace the recipient once the payment has been released. Most U-kash scams can start with a company ringing you about a computer virus in your system hardware.
Fraud on auction websites sites such as ebay is showing a distinct rise. Remember if you pay online using secure websites like paypal, you are covered and will get your money back. This is why eBay encourages all its members not to give or receive payments outside of the ebay payment system.
What is your advice to avoid becoming a victim of fraud? Be as economical as you can about passing your personal details across to unknown sources, in particular bank account details. Anyone can become a victim of fraud. Action Fraud receives fraud reports from people of all ages and from all parts of the country, including from those who thought it could “never happen to me”. There is no shame in becoming a victim, and the best thing that you can do is speak out about it by reporting it to Action Fraud and help protect other people from becoming victims themselves.
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Northwich LPU Inspector David Snasdell, Northwich Police Station, Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5EP Tel: 01606 36 3214 Email: [email protected] Inspector Dave Snasdell
Northwich LPU Inspector David Snasdell, Northwich Police Station, Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5EP Tel: 01606 36 3214 Email: [email protected]