Peterborough Rural crime and information update – 1st to 31st May 2016

Please find enclosed reported crime and incidents of note during the period 1st- 31st May 2016. I have changed the format slightly so crimes and any relevant incidents can be reported. I am also including the Crime reference so if any local residents have information they can ring 101 and quote the crime reference. This report is intended to inform Parish Councils and their communities of issues they should be aware of and will not include incidents such as domestic violence or personal assault for example.

My colleague Helen O’Driscoll has kindly said she will pick up this report and look to produce one at end of June. I will make sure she has your email contacts.

This month has seen the rural crime team working with Environment Agency working together checking fishing licences – to date 10 people have been reported for other offences and for not having a valid fishing licence – all in rural areas across .

Reports of poaching or hare coursing – incidents reported in following areas:  11th May - North Bank, Thorney – report of illegal fishing – passed to Environment Agency  28th May – Splash Lane, Castor – illegal fishing incident – names taken and passed to Environment Agency  29th May – Willow Drove, Newborough – report of silver vehicle and dogs – rural crime team dealing

Northborough Ward (crimes and incidents of note)  Northborough – distraction burglary reported – Lincoln Road – two males claiming to be from Water Board distracted an elderly victim and have stolen large amount of cash – CF0222910516 refers

Glinton and Wittering Ward (crimes and incidents of note)  Castor – overnight 16th May – report of criminal damage at Castor Primary School on Stocks Hill – unknown persons have gained access to outside area thrown toys around and damaged some containers – CF0205510516 refers  Castor – overnight 19th May – criminal damage reported to vehicle parked in Berrystead. Holes appeared to have been drilled into sump and gearbox by unknown offenders. CF0208780516 refers.  Wansford – overnight 5th May – from Old Leicester Road – theft of gas tank from BBQ and damage reported to vehicle on drive – CF0185670516 refers.  Sutton – overnight 23rd May – theft of vehicle reported from Nene Way. No entry to property CF0215160516 refers  – overnight 4th May - theft from unlocked vehicle in Church Walk some items have been removed – CF0182840516 refers.  Wittering – burglary reported Hall Lane – overnight 27th May – entry through unlocked back door. CF0222200516 refers.

Barnack Ward (crimes and incidents of note reported)  – Burglary reported overnight 3rd May – The Nook. Front window broken and car keys stolen and vehicle taken. Similar crimes reported from Lincs Police. The vehicle was recovered in Gunthorpe, couple of days later. CF0182380516 refers

Eye and Thorney Ward (crimes and incidents of note reported)

 Eye – Theft from vehicle reported overnight 2nd May from the High Street. Incident captured on CCTV and male subsequently arrested and charged. He has now appeared in court and received community order and fine.  Eye – early hours of 19th May – burglary reported in Eyebury Road. Wheelie bins used to climb over gate. Tools from a shed have been used to steal a motorbike. CF0207390516 refers  Eye – overnight 23rd May from Thorney Road. Theft reported of 15 caravan hitches from business. CF0215840516 refers  Eye – early morning 27th May – theft from vehicle reported on Eyebury Road – tools including power tools stolen – information received and potential suspects arrested. Ongoing investigation CF0220640516 refers.  Eye – between 28th and 31st May shed broken into – Chancery Lane. Golf clubs and cycle stolen CF0227390516 refers.  Thorney – Between 29th April and 3rd May – criminal damage to shop on Church Street – damage caused to letter box – CF0181080516 refers  Thorney – between 6th and 9th May – criminal damage at Duke of Bedford Primary School on Wisbech Road. Damage has been caused to cover on outside pool area – CF0190760516 refers.  Thorney – French Drove, overnight 20th May report of criminal damage to vehicle – window smashed in a Hyundai Excavator. CF0210410516 refers.  Thorney – Wisbech Road overnight 28th May – burglary reported at business premises. CF0223690516 refers  Thorney – Ash Close, late afternoon 30th May – burglary reported and offenders possibly identified currently being investigated – CF0226250516 refers  – between 14th and 18th May theft reported from Thorney Road. Water pump stolen from pumping station. CF0215550516 refers.

Newborough, and Ward (crimes and incidents of note reported)  Eye Green – Pershore Way – break in reported to vehicle – male suspect was arrested for similar crime in Eye and admitted this offence too. Charged and received community order and fine.

Carol Aston Crime Prevention Officer, Cambridgeshire Police Tel: 07736 342333 Email: [email protected]