Burbage Police Weekly Update. Patrols, Seized Vehicle, Stop Checks, Residential Burglary And Phone Job Scam.

Hello Resident,

We hope you are well. Here is an update regarding crime and Police activity in Burbage this week. 

Reported Crime and Appeals

Report of a residential burglary on the 11th of November on Kensington Avenue between 18:55-19:15. Suspects have entered the property by smashing the back window and completing a messy search. If you have any CCTV in the area and have not spoken to officers, please get in touch. 25000662546

Report from Crownhill Road also on the 11th between 18:55-19:00 of suspects breaking a padlock and forcing a side gate in what is suspected to be an attempt burglary. Suspects have probably attended from the Colts Close Park area. 25000662487

Report of a stolen push bike from Lucas Road sometime between the 9th and 12th of November, from the back garden. The bicycle is a black “Rockriders” mountain bike, 27-inch wheel with red callipers. 25000664702

Patrols, Police Activity and local engagement

We have been completing patrols in Burbage to address local concerns and provide high visibility to deter criminals from coming to the area. 50 miles of patrols completed this evening in Burbage alone, numerous stop checks, one vehicle seized for no insurance and no licence, we have also spoken to lots of residents whilst we were out and about. Patrols this week include marked vehicles, on foot and bicycle.
 

We are also being assisted by our colleagues on response and specialist support directorate.

We have spent a lot of time in areas affected by crime over the last few weeks, we have also visited many other areas of Burbage such as local parks, hotels, car parks, other residential areas and business parks.

Patrols include Colts close, Train station area, Herald Way, Sketchley Old Village, Sapcote Road, Banky Meadow, Winchester Drive. There isn't many streets we have not visited on multiple occasions this week.  

We attended the Co-op on Boyslade Road on the 12th. It was a very busy event where we spoke to residents around residential burglary concerns and offered support and advice. Thank you to everyone that attended. 

Crime prevention and issues to be aware of

Scam calls regarding jobs. Residents have reported they are receiving phone calls encouraging people to connect on WhatsApp to speak about Job offers. These “offers” may seem very lucrative, but please, do not engage with them, they are a scam. You can find out more about scams via the Which website All you need to know about task scams - Which?

Thank you and take care. 

The Burbage Beat Team

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