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 [...]