A South Derbyshire supermarket was broken into in the early hours of Friday 24 June. The shutters of the Co-op store in Burton Road, Overseal were forced open between 1:15am and 1:35am this morning. Three men got into the shop and used metal bins to take a large amount of cigarettes, which they loaded into [...]
An elderly patient recently discharged home from Queens Hospital had a well dressed middle aged male caller to their front door shortly after being discharged. He claimed to be a doctor from Derby Hospital who was required to check that home was suitable for her condition. As she had no dealings with Derby Hospital he [...]
Another low incident report for Overseal for February- Overseal 24/02- Edward St. Damage Other. (Plants damaged in front garden). . Coton in the Elms. 06/02- Coal Pit Lane. Attempt Burglary. (Public House) Netherseal and Acresford. 28/02 – Hunts Lane. Other Thefts (Metal farm gate stolen). Rosliston. No reported Crimes. .Walton On Trent. 04/02 – [...]
Derbyshire Police - South Division January Crime Report Castle Gresley. 16/01-Linton Rd, non dwelling burglary. (Shed Break) 15/01-Bass?s Crescent, theft in a dwelling. 15/01-Bass?s Crescent, theft in a dwelling. 21/01-Chapel St, ABH S47 Minor Assault. Linton, Coton Park 22/01- Hollybush Inn, ABH Minor Assualt. 27/01- Linton Heath, Other Thefts. Theft of metal plant pots. Overseal [...]
The police and crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, on Tuesday 25 January launched a list of the 10 ‘Most Wanted’ people sought in connection with distraction burglaries. The campaign will also warn the public to be careful about who they let into their homes especially as it approaches February, a time of year when burglaries traditionally peak. [...]
We are in receipt of rather ironic reports from Police that residents in the area have received calls from a man stating that they would be able to stop ‘nuisance calls’ for a ‘one off fee of £35′. The caller then goes on to ask for the residents bank and card details and then goes even [...]
A company is cold calling offering a free prize draw to win a car in exchange for name, address and telephone details. The company will then ring the householder to arrange a sales visit trying to sell high value carpet cleaners. The sales visit may take some time and the householder may feel pressured into [...]
On Saturday 4th December a burglary took place in Lullington. Crime Reference Number: 66291/10. Offenders have gained access to a property by an insecure door. Car keys removed from kitchen, offenders drive off in their vehicle, Audi TT registered number X9 PRO. Have you seen this car? If you have any information or saw anything [...]
On Wednesday 24 November a burglary took place on Gorsey Leys, Overseal. Crime Reference Number: 64868/10. Offenders have forced a rear window, search made, Jewellery, Nintendo Wii & IPod stolen. Please be extra vigilant and security conscious at this time of year. Thieves are looking for boxed gifts that they can sell on. Please keep [...]
Police Update The 0345 123 33 33 number is the only way to make non-emergency calls to Derbyshire Constabulary. The previous 0845 telephone number and local station telephone numbers will cease to exist at the end of December. Any person that has community networks displaying the old number, please ensure that this is updated and [...]
