ALLOTMENTS
Allotments have been targeted recently within Great Harwood and Rishton; there are many well kept sites that have been attacked persistently by thieves. Local watch coordinator Tony Ford has assisted and is in the process of setting up further allotment watch initiatives. The local force have also utilised plain clothes police officers to spend time in and around the sites. Two search warrants were conducted at a local suspect's home. A breakthrough was made after stolen property was recovered and then identified by its owners as coming from the allotments. Forensic evidence has identified a local suspect who is currently being sought. There has now been a reduction in these crimes but the local police have pledged to remain focused on allotments. The message would be to report any suspicious activity around allotments. The offenders have committed these crimes at night or late evening and have either climbed over fences or cut through them. They have stolen tools, scrap metal, gas bottles and even food and wheelbarrows have been used to transport the property.
STOLEN MOPEDS
There was a recent increase in theft of mopeds and smaller engine motorbike which were then used for “joy riding” before being dumped or passed round groups of teenagers. A local male was arrested twice after being caught on stolen bikes and is awaiting court; he is now a “target “for officers to visit daily.
STOLEN BICYCLES
Bicycles have also been targeted by thieves and Hyndburn response officers also caught 2 males on a stolen bike in Great Harwood. They will also now be targeted by police.
SHOP WATCH
A recent shop watch scheme has been launched in our area with the opening of Tesco to join the other supermarkets. This has already proved successful with a male shoplifter from Clayton-le-Moors being identified by staff as a result of the shop watch photographs of known thieves. He was arrested and awaits court.
There was a recent increase in theft of mopeds and smaller engine motorbike which were then used for “joy riding” before being dumped or passed round groups of teenagers. A local male was arrested twice after being caught on stolen bikes and is awaiting court; he is now a “target “for officers to visit daily.
STOLEN BICYCLES
Bicycles have also been targeted by thieves and Hyndburn response officers also caught 2 males on a stolen bike in Great Harwood. They will also now be targeted by police.
SHOP WATCH
A recent shop watch scheme has been launched in our area with the opening of Tesco to join the other supermarkets. This has already proved successful with a male shoplifter from Clayton-le-Moors being identified by staff as a result of the shop watch photographs of known thieves. He was arrested and awaits court.
DRUGS
Officers have conducted further drugs searches and will continue to target the Cambridge street area of Great Harwood.
ILLEGAL FIREWORK SALES
Local neighbourhood officers have visited and will continue to visit local retailers regarding the sale of fireworks as it’s that time of year again. Anyone with knowledge of shops selling fireworks to people under 18 please let the police know as they commit an offence.
Officers have conducted further drugs searches and will continue to target the Cambridge street area of Great Harwood.
ILLEGAL FIREWORK SALES
Local neighbourhood officers have visited and will continue to visit local retailers regarding the sale of fireworks as it’s that time of year again. Anyone with knowledge of shops selling fireworks to people under 18 please let the police know as they commit an offence.
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