Archive for the ‘Crime’ Category
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after a Siamese cat was shot with a pellet gun.
The owners of the cat, who live on Shirebrook Park in Glossop, came home to find their pet seriously injured. When the cat was x-rayed by police it was discovered to have sixteen pellets lodged under its skin. Police say these may have come from a “shot-gun type weapon.”
The incident took place between 7am and 6pm on Tuesday, 14th May. The cat has had surgery and is now recovering, police say they have increased patrols in the area and are speaking to local residents.
PC Robert Valentin, from Glossop police, said: “We want pet owners, particularly those who have cats, to check their animals for any markings or wounds and to report it to us if they find any.
“If you know someone who has an air rifle, BB gun or other type of weapon that could cause those injuries then please ring us.”
Anyone who believes they saw something suspicious in the area or has information relating to the attack, is asked to call the police on 101.
Tags: Attack, Crime, Glossop, news, Pet, Shirebrook Park, Shooting
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Police are seeking information after thieves broke into a shop in Simmondley.
At around 11:45pm on Wednesday 22nd May, three males smashed through the window of the shop on Pennine Road. Once inside they stole a large amount of cigarettes and then sped away in a silver Volkswagen Golf, which is described as having “LED style striped headlights.”
The three men are described as all wearing black hooded tops, black tracksuit trousers and having their faces covered.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the Volkswagen or has local CCTV is asked to contact Glossop CID on 101 and to quote crime number “20837/13.”
Tags: Cigarettes, Crime, Glossop, news, Police, Simmondley, Theft
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Criminals stole the registration plates from a car and then used them to complete a fuel theft.
At sometime between 5pm on Monday 20th May and 1am on Tuesday 21st May, the registration plates of a vehicle parked on Mill Street were stolen.
The thieves then attached these stolen plates to a “small dark coloured vehicle” and used it to steal fuel from the Esso garage on High Street East, at around 1am on the 21st May.
Anyone who believes they saw something suspicious, or owns local CCTV cameras, is asked to contact Glossop police on 101.
Tags: Crime, Esso, Fuel, Glossop, news, Registration Plates, Theft
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
An attempted burglary has taken place at Poundstretcher on Glossop’s High Street West.
At 1.55am on Sunday 12th May, someone attempted to force open the rear fire door of the shop. This set off the burglar alarm and may have disturbed the offender. Nothing was taken.
Anyone with information, local CCTV, or who saw anything suspicious is asked to call PC 2996 Pheasey on 101 and to quote crime number: 19158/13.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after a grey Audi A4 was taken from Glossop Leisure Centre car park.
The car, registration FL52 NXP, was stolen sometime between 11pm on Sunday 5th May and 2pm on Monday 6th May.
If you have any information or saw anything suspicious, please contact PC 3187 Valentin at Glossop Police Station on 101 and quote the crime number: 18315/13.
Tags: Crime, Glossop, Glossop Leisure Centre, Police, Theft
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Presenter Stuart Hall has admitted to 14 counts of indecent assault against young girls.
BBC reports confirm that the broadcaster, who formerly lived in Glossop, admitted to the offences at Preston Crown Court last month. The information has only just been released due to reporting restrictions around the case.
He will be sentenced on 17th June and has been bailed until then.
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
Buses in the High Peak and Derbyshire are to carry stolen goods awareness messages, as part of a wide ranging Derbyshire Constabulary initative.
A joint effort by the police and Crimestoppers, the campaign will focus on warning people of how buying low cost, stolen, goods from criminals can often bring other crimes into their area. Drugs and theft can be come serious issues in areas when people are tempted by what they may see as a low cost bargain.
Having had posters in and around the area over the past few months, the police are now going to be placing the warnings on the side of buses and also educating people on the dangers, through social media. Those who click on online campaign adverts will be directed to the Derbyshire Constabulary website where a short film explains the dangers involved with accepting stolen goods.
Sergeant Steve Johnson, who has been leading the campaign, said:
“The idea behind this drive is to reduce the opportunity for thieves to sell their stolen goods.
“We are trying to educate the community that buying stolen items will mean that a criminal will keep visiting your street to sell those goods if they think it will be easy to do so.
“Thieves need to sell stolen items for money or for drugs. By buying from a thief or another handler of stolen goods, the buyer becomes part of that crime.”
To report someone for selling or buying stolen goods, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, high peak, Police, Stolen Goods, Theft
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of affray following a fight in Glossop.
Police were called just before 2.30am on Sunday, April 28 to Victoria Street after receiving reports of a several people fighting on the street. Three people were injured and police were forced to close off the road while they conducted enquiries into what happened.
A 32-year-old man was taken to Stepping Hill Hospital with a suspected broken jaw. A second 32-year-old man was taken to Tameside Hospital with a head injury and a 35-year-old man was taked to hospital by ambulance with a head injury.
Two men, both aged 32, were arrested on suspicion of affray, and have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the disturbance or with information about the incident to contact them on 101, the non emergency number for Derbyshire police. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Four people have been arrested by Police visited at a town centre business.
Greater Manchester Police have said “As part of an ongoing investigation by Greater Manchester Police Serious and Organised Crime Division, police executed a warrant at a business premises in Glossop on 22 April 2013.
Four people have been arrested as part of the investigation and bailed until 22 July 2013 pending further inquiries.
Inquiries are ongoing and it would not be appropriate to provide any further comment at this time”.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Landlords are being urged by police to look out for tell tale signs of cannabis being grown on their property.
As part of their new cannabis cultivation awareness campaign, Derbyshire Constabulary are keen for landlords to be aware of the damage that can be caused by houses being turned into cannabis farms. Electricity supplies are tampered with, walls are damaged and unsafe high energy lighting is often brought into properties by criminals to help them grow the drug.
Determined to crack down on the problem, the police have released a list of common indicators of cannabis production:
- A strong and sickly sweet smell that may be covered up with creosote or paint;
- Cannabis growing equipment such as lights, fertiliser and cables being moved into or out of a property;
- Constantly covered or blocked off windows at the front and rear of a property;
- Visitors at unsociable hours and few sightings of the occupants of the house;
- Strong and constant lighting throughout the day and night;
- High levels of heat and condensation, visible on the windows;
- The constant buzz of ventilation.
If you have seen signs like this you are urged to contact police immediately. They are also keen to remind people that once they rent out a property they must carry out adequate checks for drug production or they could face charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Steve Holme, a drugs expert from Derbyshire Police, said: “Criminals often set up these large cannabis farms in rented houses or flats and the damage they cause is absolutely shocking.
“In a short space of time they can tear the furniture out, gut the whole place and have cannabis plants growing in every single room.
“They mess with the power supply, smash walls down to make more space, leave the garden and exterior of the property to degrade and generally make the house unliveable. What many landlords don’t realise is that, if their residential property is used for this criminal activity, they might not be able to claim for any damage on their insurance, which leaves them with a massive bill once the farm has been discovered.”
Anyone who believes that their tenant or a house in their neighbourhood is being used as a cannabis farm, is aksed to speak to an officer confidentially by calling Derbyshire police on 101. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Tags: cannabis, Crime, Derbyshire Constabulary, Drugs, Glossop, news, Police, Property
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Monday, April 15th, 2013
A Citreon C1 has been damaged whilst parked on a drive in Hadfield.
The owner of the vehicle, which was at a house on Vale House Drive, was woken up by the incident at around 1:20am on Sunday April 7th. Nothing was stolen.
Anyone who believes they witnessed the incident should call Derbyshire Police on 101.
Tags: car, Crime, Glossop, Hadfield, Stolen
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Monday, April 15th, 2013
Police are hoping the public can help them trace a BMX bike stolen in Gamesley.
The “distinctive” BMX bike was snatched from the shed of a house on Bower Fold sometime betweeen 1am on Sunday 7th April and 10.30am on Monday 8th April.
The bike (pictured) has a black frame and green wheels. Anyone who believes they’ve seen the bike or knows where it may be, is asked to call PCSO Anne Gribbon on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
Tags: appeal, bike, BMX, Crime, Gamesley, Glossop, news, Police, Stolen
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Sunday, April 14th, 2013
Police are warning Glossop residents to be on the look out after two males were heard trying the rear doors of a house.
A resident on St. Mary’s Road heard two men trying the rear doors of his property at around 9:50pm on Thursday 11th April. When disturbed, the men ran on to Shaw Street, up towards Sumner Street and then in the direction of the Catholic church.
Police were called straight away but could not locate the suspects, who have been described by the resident as: “5ft 10” tall, skinny build, wearing black hoodies and bobble hats”.
Homeowners are urged to keep an eye out for people trying doors and to be alert to suspicious callers to properties.
If anyone has information on this incident, they are asked to contact Glossop CID on 101 and to quote crime number “761 of 11.4.2013″
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Saturday, April 13th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after a storage hut in Manor Park was broken into.
The incident, which took place between around 5pm Thursday 11th April and 8:20am the next day, saw three padlocks snapped off a door as intruders gained entry to the shed. Nothing appears to have been taken.
This is the second Manor Park break in during the past few weeks after the miniature railway shed was stolen from. Anyone who knows anything about the incident is asked to call them on 101.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, Manor Park, news, Police
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after an attempted “aggravated” burglary on Surrey Street, Glossop.
At around 6:50pm on Sunday April 7th, three suspects, one allegedly carrying a knife, gained entry to the Surrey Street property by throwing a large stone through the patio window. They left empty handed and the owner of the house described them all as being teenagers wearing “black hooded tops and jeans”. The one he suspected of carrying a knife he believes had “light brown/blonde hair”.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101 or report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after items were stolen from a outbuilding that houses Manor Park’s miniature railway.
Thieves entered through the roof of the shed sometime between 9am on Wednesday 13th March and 10am on Sunday 17th March. The break in was only noticed when a member of staff returned to get the trains ready for reopening.
Train operator, Adrian Sowden, told Glossop.com: “It is upsetting and a bit of a blow but the items they have taken are, thankfully, not ones which will stop us opening up the railway.
Witnesses or anyone with information on the break-in is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, Manor Park, Miniature Railway, news, Police, Train
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
A house on Hathersage Drive was broken into over the weekend, part of what police say is “a pattern of acquisitive crime in the Shirebrook Park area.”
Jewellery items were snatched from the home sometime between 9am on Friday 15th March and 6pm on Sunday 17th March. The thieves gained entry by forcing open the rear patio doors.
This is the latest in a list of “dwelling burglaries and non-dwelling burglaries” that they have been asked to investigate. As a result of the sudden surge of thefts, police say they will be sending more regular patrols to the area and “deploying overt CCTV.”
They urge anyone with information on the incident to call them on 101.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire Police, Glossop, news, Police, Shirebrook Park, Theft
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Friday, March 8th, 2013
Police have made an arrest after a male tried to use forged £20 & £50 notes in Glossop shops.
The man attempted using the fake notes on the morning of Wednesday 6th March and has been arrested and then bailed, pending further enquiries.
The description of the man is as follows: “white male, approx. 6ft tall, with brown hair, and was wearing a black sleeveless top with a grey top underneath and grey shorts.”
Anyone who believes he may have tried to use the forged notes in their shop is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101.
Tags: Business, Crime, Financial, Forgery, Glossop, Glossop High Street, money, news
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Three men have been jailed for attacking a man outside a Glossop takeaway.
Matthew Greaves, 21, Ashley Barber, 23, and David Mooney, 25 were jailed for a combined total of twelve years for their attack on 21 year-old Haydn Webster. The incident happened outside Norfolk Pizza in the early hours of Saturday April 14th 2012 after a disagreement between them and Mr. Webster broke out.
The victim suffered serious injuries which left him hospitalised for several weeks.
All three men were tried at Derby Crown Court, where Greaves of Whitfield Avenue was sentenced to 8 years in prison, having been found guilty of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) with Intent. Barber, of Manchester, was given three years for GBH and Mooney, also of Whitfield Avenue, was given twelve months for Affray.
Detective Constable Martyn Woodward, part of the team behind the investigation into the crime, said: “This was a vicious attack. The victim suffered serious injuries and is still recovering almost a year on.
“I hope the sentences give the victim and his family some sense of closure and allows them to move forward with their lives.”
Tags: Crime, Derby Crown Court, Glossop, Glossop Town Centre, Norfolk Pizza
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Monday, March 4th, 2013
Police are appealing for information on a group of youths who they believe could be targeting and damaging Nissan Micras.
The main incident which police are keen to highlight is the dents and scratches a Micra suffered whilst parked on Ridings Road, Hadfield overnight between Sunday 24th and Monday 25th February.
Despite the potential focus on Micras, police wish to hear from anyone who had their vehicle, whatever the make, damaged between the 18th and 25th February.
PCSO Brian Buller, from Hadfield and Tintwistle Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “This kind of behaviour is reckless and can easily cause hundreds of pounds of damage to someone’s car.
“We have heard reports of other cars, particularly Nissan Micras, being climbed on by youths and would like to hear from any drivers with information.
“We believe the group responsible are local youngsters and I’d urge parents to find out what their kids are up to when they are out at night, as they could be facing a possible criminal damage charge if they are found to be behaving in this unacceptable way.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact them on 101.
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Friday, March 1st, 2013
Local officers are investigating after car had its windscreen damaged overnight.
A green Ford Fiesta was targeted sometime during the night between Monday 18th February and Tuesday 18th February whilst parked in the Calow Green area.
When the owner returned to the car the next morning they found a badly cracked and marked windscreen and loose stone chippings on the pavement close to the vehicle.
Officers from the Glossop Safer Neighbourhood team are asking for anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward by calling them on 101 or by reporting the details anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tags: appeal, Calow Green, Crime, Ford Fiesta, Glossop, news, Police, Vandalism
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Monday, February 25th, 2013
Police and volunteers clocked a total of 55 drivers breaking the 30mph speed limit during a “Speedwatch” test in Chisworth.
Two officers were joined by two locals for the check on the speed of drivers which was held between 10am and 11am on Friday 15th February. During the hour they were there, they registered the speed of 206 drivers of which, 48 were doing between 31 and 35mph and seven were doing 36mph and above.
PC Dave Collier carried out the Speedwatch alongside new PCSO Anne Gribbon said: “Speed limits are there for a reason and although many drivers stuck to it, we still saw some speeding through that area. It only takes a second for an accident to happen and the dangers are much higher if you are speeding.”
The speeding drivers will not be fined, they will be sent a letter warning them of the dangers of speeding and reminded that they will get a fine if they are caught again.
Tags: Chisworth, Crime, Driving, Glossop, news, PCSO Anne Gribbon, Police, safety, speeding, Speedwatch, Village
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Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Police are warning residents in Hadfield and the local areas to be vigilant after a trailer was stolen from Newshaw Lane.
The trailer was unconnected from its owner’s car sometime between 5.20pm on Wednesday 20th February and 8am the next day. Police have since released advice to anyone with a trailer which states they should: “secure their trailers at all times and to keep all identifying marks safe and recorded”.
If you saw anything suspicious or have any information on the Hadfield theft, contact Derbyshire Police on 101.
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Friday, February 15th, 2013
Derbyshire Constabulary is recruiting for new “special constables”.
The force already has 300 of the unpaid officers but is looking for additional unpaid recruits to work alongside PCSO’s and Safer Neighbourhood Teams.
Special Constables are full trained and have the same powers at Police Officers, they are required to volunteer for a minimum of four hours per week.
The criteria for applying is that applicants: “must be in good health, of good character and at least 18 years old to apply.”
Assistant Chief Constable Dee Collins said: ”It’s an excellent chance for people to give something back to the community and I hope people take up the opportunity.”
For further details, or an application pack, contact 0300 330 1330 or email recruitment@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
Image courtesy of Flickr’s J D Mack
Tags: Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Police, Employment, Glossop, Special Constables, volunteering
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
Police investigation how a Greater Manchester police dog escaped its kennel in Glossop and attacked four people, are asking for witnesses to come forward.
The dog escaped from its keeper’s home on Thursday 7th February and:
- At around 7pm a man reported being bitten by a “German Shepard type dog”.
- It then bit a 13 year old girl on the arm and leg.
- Ripped the shirt and scratched a 48-year old man who attempted to help the girl
- Bit the arm of a 18-year old man
The dog was eventually captured at 9:50pm on King Street and police would like to hear from anyone who saw any of the incidents involving the escaped animal.
Anyone who witnessed someone behaving suspiciously or saw a different dog running loose in Whitfield and Simmondley on the same day, is asked to call police on 101 or to report it anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
Image courtesy of Flickr’s Wantmorepuppies.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Four people, including a thirteen year old girl, suffered injuries after a police dog escaped its kennel and ran stray for over two hours.
Glossop police first became aware of the dog around 7pm on Thursday 7th February when a man reported he had been bitten by a “german shepard type dog” on Pennine Road.
The animal, which belongs to Greater Manchester Police, then bit a 13-year old girl on the arm and leg. A 48-year old man who rescued the girl suffered scratches and had his shirt ripped, an 18-year old man who also helped out the injured girl was bitten on the arm.
The handler of the dog eventually managed to find it and capture it at around 9:50pm on King Street.
Derbyshire Police are now investigating how the incident happened.
Tags: Dog, Greater Manchester Police, Injuries, news, Police, Police Dog
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Police have arrested a 25-year old man after several fake £20 notes were used at shops in Glossop on Monday 4th February.
He has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Any businesses who believe they may have accepted forged bank notes on Monday are urged to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Simcock on the non-emergency number 101.
Tags: Arrest, Crime, Derbyshire, February, Glossop, news, Police
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Thursday, January 31st, 2013
Police have released CCTV images in an attempt to solve a three month old theft case.
They wish to speak to a man who, on Tuesday 22nd October at 3:15pm, was seen by staff at the Co-Op in Glossop to pick up two bottles of vodka and attempt to place something up his jumper.
Anyone who recognises the man in the picture or has information about the case is asked to contact PC Jenny Oldfield on 101.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Farmers are being warned to be extra vigilant after two Swalesdale sheep were stolen.
The animals, which were tagged with the reference number 164820 Swaledale, were in a barn in the Crowden area of Glossop and are believed to have been taken sometime between the 26th-28th January.
Anyone who saw any suspicious people or vehicles in that area are asked to call Police on 101.
Tags: Crime, Crowden, Derbyshire, Farming, Glossop, news, Police, Sheep, Theft
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Sunday, January 27th, 2013
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the recent distraction burglaries in the Glossop and Hadfield area.
She has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after thieves stripped the doors and bonnet off a car parked in Glossop.
The vehicle was on Whitfield Cross when it was targeted between 6pm on Thursday, January 24 and 7.45am the following morning. The green 3-door vehicle had its side doors and bonnet taken but the rear of the vehicle, where the owner had company branding on the metalwork, was left untouched.
A Derbyshire police spokesman said: “Land Rovers are often targeted by thieves because they retain their value and can be stripped relatively easily and sold on for parts.
“We urge members of the public to be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell on Land Rover parts as spares or for scrap, and to contact us if you suspect anything.”
They also reminded car owners to make sure they park somewhere well lit and use devices such as a steering wheel lock for extra security.
Anyone with information or anyone who is offered spare Land Rover parts is urged to call Derbyshire police on 101.
Tags: Cars, Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, Glossop People, news, Parts, Theft
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
Almost 80 drivers were stopped and either found to be over the legal drink drive limit or were unable to give a test sample, during the Christmas period in Derbyshire.
Officers carried out 391 tests between the 1st and 31st of December and found that 79 (almost 20%) of the drivers tested were either over the limit, refused or simply were unable to give a sample.
During the same period in 2011, only 11% of stopped drivers were over the limit, refused to give, or couldn’t give a sample although this was 104 drivers out of 895 tests conducted.
This year, police teamed up with Crimestoppers to offer a £1,000 reward to anyone who gave a tip-off about a drunk driver which led to an arrest and charge. Between the 1st and 31st, there were 27 people who rang up with anonymous information about drivers they believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
Incidents involving alcohol include a collision between two cars on Vale House Drive in Hadfield. Officers were called out at dealt with at. 9.30am on December 5 and found that one of the drivers, a 46-year-old man was over the limit. He was arrested and then charged.
Hailing the campaign, Inspector Steve Wilson said: “The results demonstrate the worth of community information in helping us to target specific individuals posing a risk to other road users without inconveniencing law abiding motorists.
We continue to work with Crimestoppers to dissuade people from drink-driving by letting them know that anyone could report them; even a friend or relative.”
To report crime anonymously ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tags: alcohol, Christmas, Crime, Drink Driving, glossop police, news, Stats
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
Glossop police are inviting residents and local business owners to a meeting at which the public help to prioritise policing targets.
The meeting at Glossop Police Station’s community room on February 7th, 2pm, is designed to allow those who work and live in Glossop Town Centre to give police their views on topics like crime, anti-social or nuisance behaviour, graffiti and vandalism.
The forums take place every three months and there is also a meeting planned by police working in the Gamesley and St. Johns areas. This will take place at Jericho Café, in Winster Mews, Gamesley, from 1.30pm on Wednesday, February 6.
For more information call the police teams on 101 or email glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.
Tags: Crime, Gamesley, Glossop, news, Policing, Safer Neighbourhood Teams
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
Police in Glossop are launching a crackdown on criminals coming into the county to commit offences.
Set to run for the next few months, Operation Torpedo 2 will involve area officers and specialist road units patrolling the main routes in and out of Glossop and New Mills with Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras.
ANPR cameras are designed to capture the registration plate numbers of cars and will be able to tell the police whether a car is stolen or wanted for a previously committed crime.
Explaining the decision to launch the operation in Glossop and New Mills, Inspector Jon Clark said: “Our intelligence is very clear that the communities of Glossop and New Mills are targeted by criminals travelling from outside of the county and Operation Torpedo 2 is very much about making it as hard as possible for them to travel around.”
Anyone with information they believe could help with Operation Torpedo 2 should contact Derbyshire Police on 101.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
An rise in complaints about cars blocking pavements has led to police increasing patrols in problem areas and sending letters to culprits.
Police were contacted by several members of the public who were concerned that the amount of cars parked on pavements was leading to people having to step out into the road to pass them.
As a result officers have been visiting the problem spots, Hadfield Road, in Hadfield, and the junction of Higher Barn Road and Green Lane, in Glossop, and have also sent letters to the owners of the vehicles.
In the letters, they have reminded drivers of the problems such behaviour causes and that if they continue they may be fined.
Tags: Crime, Glossop, news, Pavements, Pedestrians, Police, safety
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Police have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to about damage to 25 cars in Glossop.
Cars were damaged in the early hours of January 13th on Victoria Street, James Street, Queen Street, High Street West and Slatelands.
The man in the CCTV, captured on High Street West, was seen at around 3am to 3:30am and is described as: “white, in his 20s, with longish light brown hair, described as ‘shaggy’. He was wearing a light coloured coat or jumper and was wearing a back pack.”
Inspector Jon Clark of Glossop Police said: “I would urge the local community to help us trace this man who has committed thousands of pounds worth of mindless damage. You may recognise the person in the image or you may have seen someone matching the description in the area at the time.
“If you live in the area and own CCTV please check it and get in touch if you see anything of interest. However insignificant you feel the information might be I would urge you to get in touch.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact PC Simon Lomas using the non-emergency number 101. You can also report crime anonymously using Crimestoppers, 0800 555 111.
Tags: appeal, Cars, Cctv, Crime, Damage, Glossop, High Street, news
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Friday, January 11th, 2013
Police are appealing for information after two houses were hit by burglars who stole expensive items and two cars.
Between 8:30am and 10:45am on Monday 7th January, thieves forced open the window of a ground floor flat on Chunal Lane, Glossop whilst the owner was out walking the dog.
Once inside, they helped themselves to goods including: a 46in LG television, a laptop, an iPhone, a wedding ring, a watch, valuable pieces of jewellery and some cash.
Then between 10:3oam and 12:45pm on the same day, the owners of a house in Dinting Road, Glossop awoke to find that thieves had stolen their car keys from the house and then driven off in their cars.
One of the vehicles was a white Audi A3, registration MW59 HVE. The second was a black Volvo, registration YG58 YCT.
The thieves had gained entry through a side door.
Anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious at the time of these incidents is asked to call Derbyshire Police on 101.
Tags: appeal, Chunal, Crime, Dinting, Glossop, news, Police, Theft
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Thursday, January 3rd, 2013
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in the early hours of the New Year.
At 1am on Tuesday 1st January, the 28-year old victim was walking down Hucklow Fold after leaving the Melandra Castle pub minutes earlier. He recalls walking along the road but then has no recollection of what happened, until he woke up lying on the pavement at 9:30am.
A witness three men approach the victim from behind. One of the men, who was wearing a hood, punched him.
This incident was one of twenty reported between 7pm on New Years Eve and 5am New Years Day in the Buxton North section, which covers areas such as Glossop Town Centre, Hadfield, Tintwistle, New Mills and Gamesley.
Anyone with information on the Gamesley assault is asked to contact PC Jackie Robinson using the non-emergency number 101.
Tags: 2013, Assault, Crime, Gamesley, Glossop, New Year, news, Police
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
Police are appealing for information on three burglaries in Glossop.
Sometime between 7pm and 8pm on the 6th December an item of jewellery, its presentation box and the packaging were stolen from a house on Hurst Crescent, Glossop. Burglars appear to have sneaked in and taken the item whilst the occupants were in another part of the house.
A ground floor flat on St.Mary’s was broken into by thieves who forced a window open and took a laptop, cash, jewellery and a safe. This incident happened sometime during the night of Thursday 13th December and Friday 14th December.
On Monday 17th December at around 3:05pm, an elderly woman’s home was stolen from. The victim answered the door of her house on Unity Walk, Glossop to a woman asking for a cigarette. The woman followed the victim inside and when she had left it became clear a red handbag had vanished.
The woman who asked for the cigarette is described as: a female in her late 30’s who is around five feet seven or eight. She is of tall, thin build and has dark brown hair. She was wearing a lilac coloured ¾ length coat with a hood up covering part of her face. She was also carrying a silver coloured walking stick which was said to be similar to the kind given out by hospitals.
It is also believed the same woman attempted a similar trick on St. Mary’s Road but was turned away.
These burglaries are not connected incidents. Anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously or has information on any of the thefts is asked to contact Glossop Police on 101.
Tags: appeal, Crime, Glossop, Hurst Crescent, news, Police, St. Mary's Road, Unity Walk
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Thursday, December 13th, 2012
Police are offering to security mark valuable items for free in attempt to stop Christmas presents becoming targets for thieves.
Bicycles, mobile phone and sat-nav systems are popular presents but are also often easy targets if not secured or watched properly.
To prevent the people’s festive seasons turning sour, Police will be holding two free marking events at Halfords where they will share crime prevention tips and security mark phones, sat-nav’s and bikes.
The events will take place on Saturday, December 15 and Saturday, December 22, from 11am to 3pm.
Any bicycles are welcome, not just ones purchased at Halfords.
Julian Gallagher, from Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Getting your bike or mobile device security marked can be a deterrent to thieves and, in the unfortunate event of it being stolen, can help police to quickly reunite you with it.
“There are lots of other quick, simple steps you can take to protect your valuables, so come along and find out why security should be at the top of your shopping list.”
Tags: Bicycles, Crime, Glossop, Halford, marking, news, PC Julian Gallagher, Phones, Police, tagging, valuables
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Thursday, December 13th, 2012
Fifty motorists were caught speeding in just one hour last week.
Volunteers in a community speed watch scheme saw a total of 387 vehicles during the check. Of those motorists, 41 one them were caught doing between 31-35mph and 6 of them doing over 36mph in a 30mph zone on Long Lane.
Despite being caught speeding the offending motorists will not receive penalty points, they will instead receive a letter warning them of the dangers of excessive speed.
The scheme was organised by PC David Collier of Gamesley and St.John’s Neighbourhood Team who said that amounts of speeding drivers was “a concern because they are not paying attention to the fact that speeding can cost lives or cause serious injury if a collision occurs.”
He also added that “speed limits are there for a reason” and police “simply will not tolerate drivers ignoring those limits.”
Image courtesy of Geograph.
Tags: Charlesworth, Crime, Motorists, news, PC David Collier, Police, speeding, Warning
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Friday, December 7th, 2012
Potential witnesses are being urged to come forward after the theft of an I-Mac computer from a Glossop business.
A window was smashed at a Fauvel Road business property at 11:54pm on Wednesday 5th December. The alarm was immediately raised when a neighbour heard the smashing of glass. A man, of who there is no description, was seen running with the computer down Fauvel Road in the direction of the Town Centre.
At around the same time, two suspicious young males wearing hoodies were seen running on North Road, near to the scene of the burglary.
Anyone who believes they saw something or has CCTV which may have captured something is asked to call police on the non-emergency number 101.
Tags: appeal, Business, Crime, fauvel road, Glossop, Help, i-mac, news, north road, Police, Stolen, Theft
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have published a list of popular seasonal scams in a bit to raise awareness of illegal practices.
Aimed at businesses and individuals, it is an attempt to raise awareness of fraudsters’ usual tricks during the festive season. The document is entitled “The 12 Frauds of Christmas” and comes less than a month after Derbyshire police published a booklet on avoiding being caught out by tricksters – “The little book of big scams.”
The festive guide contains advice on how to deal with scams involving; online shopping, the postal system, ticketing and auctions.
“The 12 Frauds of Christmas” can be downloaded as a PDF file from the Derbyshire police site.
Tags: Christmas, Fraud, Glossop, news, Police
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Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Derbyshire police are to pay rewards to anyone who uses a new scheme to help convict a drink-driver.
The force have teamed up with Crimestoppers for a second year running to front a Christmas time anti-drink driving scheme. During the campaign which will run through December, anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and charging of a drink-driver will receive a reward of up to £1,000. The amount of reward money received depends on the severity of the offence.
Last year’s initiative resulted in 10 people passing information on drink-drivers to Crimestoppers whilst several people also passed information directly to the police.
Chief Inspector Steve Wilson, head of roads policing in Derbyshire, said:
“This time of year is one of celebration for many including work parties and especially with family and friends. Our message is simple – if you are having a drink don’t drive. Our campaign is very much intelligence led and by working with Crimestoppers it will allow us to target those who persistently drink and drive rather than conducting mass-testing. I would urge anyone with information about a drink driver to contact police or Crimestoppers and we will act on it wherever possible.”
He also had a warning for those tempted to break the law: “If you drink alcohol or take drugs before driving, we’ll catch up with you. We are determined to make our roads safer and this starts by removing those individuals who recklessly drink and drug drive on our roads.”
If you wish to report someone for drink-driving contact police on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Image courtesy of Flickr’s Katielips.
Tags: campaign, Christmas, Crimestoppers, Derbyshire, Drink Driving, Drink-Drivers, Glossop, news, Police, Rewards
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Police are asking for people to be vigilant after tools were stolen from a van in broad daylight.
A Dewalt electric drill, two nail guns, a router and a Makita saw were all stolen from a Ford Transit van which was parked on West Drive, Tintwistle. The theft happened between 2pm and 3pm on Wednesday November 21st.
This incident of work tools being taken is the second in a month after surveying equipment was stolen in another separate theft.
Anyone who believes they can help Police with their enquiries is asked to contact PC Gareth Podmore at Glossop Police Station on 101 or to report their information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, glossop police, Information appeal, news, PC Gareth Podmore, Police, Theft
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Police in Glossop are appealing for information after thieves snatched specialist equipment.
At sometime between 5pm on Friday 26th October and 8am Monday 29th October, a green Citroen Berlingo was broken into whilst parked on Thorncliffe Road in Hadfield.
The thieves who broke in then stole a “Leica Total Station TCR 805 theodolite” – which is a vital tool used in topographic surveying. It is green metal, was being stored in a red box and it has a telescopic lens.
Anyone who can help the Police with this incident is urged to call them on 101 or to ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags: appeal, Berlingo, car, Crime, Glossop, Hadfield, Help, news, Theft
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Friday, November 16th, 2012
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward after a man was assaulted.
The victim had just left Hadfield Railway Station car park and was walking down Hadfield road at around 12:15am on November 10th, when he was hit on the head from behind and left unconcious. He was taken to Tameside Hospital with minor facial injuries.
Anyone with any information on the assault is urged to call PC Nigel Palmer at Glossop Police on 101. You can also report crime anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tags: appeal, Assault, Crime, Glossop, Glossop Railway Station, Hadfield Road, Male Victim, news, Police
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Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Anyone keeping animals outside is being warned to stay vigilant after twelve chickens were stolen.
The animals which were on land behind Hague Street, Glossop were snatched and their coop damaged sometime between 5.30pm on November 5th and 8:45am on November 6th.
As a result anyone who keeps animals outside is asked to make sure they are safe and secure. The Police also want anyone who has any information on the theft to contact them on 1o1.
Image courtesy of Flickr’s WattPublishing.
Tags: Animals, Chicken, Crime, Glossop, Hague Street, news, Police, Theft
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Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Derbyshire Police have published an online booklet called the “little book of big scams” which aims to prevent people from becoming the victims of scamsters.
Produced in partnership with the Metropolitan Police, the book gives information and advice on how to deal with door-step scams, identity theft, postal scams and also newer problems such as internet or mobile phone scams.
The online booklet, which contains a foreword by Esther Rantzen, includes advice such as:
Never send money to claim lottery winnings or prizes.
Always use a shredder to destroy personal information.
Remember not all website are legitimate.
Beware of emails from your bank – legitimate financial organisations will never email you asking you to access your account via a link or to enter your PIN.
Always ask for identification from door-step callers, never hand over money without checking their credentials.
If you believe you have been the victim of a scam then you are advised to call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.The booklet can be downloaded or read online on the Derbyshire Constabulary website.
Tags: advice, boooklet, Crime, Derbyshire, Fraud, Glossop, Help, Police, scam
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Information is being sought after an attempted burglary at a property which is currently being renovated.
An unknown offender tried and failed to force open the front and rear doors of a property on Manor Park Road. During the burglary attempt, which took between 9pm on the 25th October and 8:30am the next day, they also broke into the shed. Nothing was taken during the incident.
Members of the public who either have information on the failed burglary attempt or saw someone acting suspisciously in the area at the time can call Derbyshire Police on 101.
Tags: appeal, Crime, Glossop, Information, Manor Park Road, Police
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Glossop and New Mills residents are being reminded to always think of home security, after a series of burglaries.
There have been six thefts from houses over the last fortnight and according to Police “a large amount of jewellery” has been stolen during the incidents.
Sgt John Hodson of Buxton CID believes this is possibly due to the current high selling price of gold enticing burglars to strike.
As a result of the thefts, Sgt Hodson has the following tip for homeowners:
“We would advise home owners not to keep high value pieces of jewellery in jewellery boxes as this is an obvious place for thieves to look. Keep it well hidden in the house, in a safe or take it to the bank to store for you.
He also added: “We would also like to remind residents not to leave keys in doors” and that people should always “lock windows” and make sure they “keep any valuables out of sight.”
Anyone who has information on any suspicious activity or wants to know more about how to prevent crime can contact Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency number 101.
Tags: Burglaries, Crime, Glossop, incidents, New Mills, news, non-emergency number 101., Police, Theft
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Police are appealing for information on a motorbike theft, which happened in a narrow fifteen minute gap.
Sometime between 11:45am and noon on Tuesday 16th October, a motorcycle was taken from outside a depot on Surrey Street. Police believe that a white van pulled up into the courtyard and two males then dragged the bike into the back of the van, before driving away.
The bike is described as a red Honda motorcycle and has the registration number V561 HKY.
Earlier on the same day at around 10:47am, a business in Hadfield reported that a white van had been seen acting in a suspicious manner in their car park.
Anyone who knows anything about either of these incidents is asked to contact Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency number 101.
Tags: 16th October, appeal, Crime, Glossop, Hadfield, Honda, Motorbike, Police appeal, Theft, Van
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Monday, October 15th, 2012
Police are asking people with information about several burglaries they believe are linked to come forward.
A house on Leicester Drive, Glossop was broken into sometime between Thursday 11th October and Sunday 14th October. A rear patio door was smashed and then the key in the door was used to gain entry. Keys and a vehicle were taken from the property. The car was a silver Hyundai Amica with the registration MM02 YCO. It was later found abandoned in Whaley Bridge – possibly at abour 8:05pm on Saturday 13th October.
The incident is being linked by Police to two similar crimes in Whaley Bridge. One of those incidents took place on Meadowfield whilst the other was on Low Meadow. The first took place on Saturday and the other sometime between Friday and Sunday. As the method of entry was the same as the case in Glossop, Police believe they are all connected.
As a result of these cases people are urged to remember not to leave keys in the locks of doors as these may be seen by offenders through the window.
Anyone with information on the incidents or with access to CCTV which may help them trace the car’s movements should call Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency number 101.
For anyone ringing up about the Glossop incident the crime number they should quote is 44418/12. The crime number of the Meadowfield break in is 44313/12 and the Low Meadow incident is 44445/12.
Tags: advice, Burglary, car, Crime, Glossop, Linked, news, Patio, Whaley Bridge
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Monday, October 8th, 2012
Residents in Glossop are being asked to be extra vigilant on behalf of elderly or vulnerable relatives after a distraction burglary on Duke Street, Glossop.
On the 6th October between 5pm and 6pm a women knocked on the door of a house and claimed to be from Social Services Home Help. Once inside she asked if the occupant could swap some change for a pound coin.
When the woman had left, the occupant realised her purse had been stolen.
The description of the person claiming to be from Social Services is as follows: “white, aged around 40 years, with short grey hair and was wearing a grey style coat.”
As a result of the incident homeowners are advised to be extra vigilant when people knock on the door and they are asked to report anything suspicious to Derbyshire Police.
If anyone has information on the Duke Street crime then they can contact Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency 101, quoting the crime number 43272/12.
Tags: appeal, Burglary, Crime, Distraction Burglary, Duke Street, news, Police, Vigilance, Warning
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Monday, October 8th, 2012
Police are asking for anyone with information on a burglary to come forward.
A property on Pikes Lane in Glossop was broken into sometime between 5pm on Saturday 6th October and 4.45pm on Sunday 7th October. The burglars forced open a rear window and once inside took the keys to a Toyota RAV 4 vehicle and made off with the car, it has the registration X269HTD.
Other items stolen include some jewellery, an iPod, an iPod docking station, a Kindle, a Wii games console, a Laptop and a satellite navigation system.
Anyone with information or anyone who has CCTV in the Pikes Lane area can contact Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency number 101, using the crime number 43399/12.
Tags: appeal, Burglary, Crime, Glossop, Items, news, Pikes Lane, Police, Theft
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Monday, October 8th, 2012
Police are appealing for information after man was hit by a car in Glossop
The victim, a 22 year old man, was cycling along Glossop Road in Gamesley on October 3rd at 11pm when a car hit him and knocked him off his bicycle.
The vehicle did not stop to check on the cyclist who was left with cuts and bruises to his body.
Police are keen to speak to the driver and anyone who saw the incident. Anyone with information can contact Police on the non-emergency number 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags: bike, car, Gamesley, Glossop Road, Incident, Injury, news, Police
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
Free posters designed to discourage unwanted trick or treaters are being offered to homes and businesses.
Homeowners are being given free “Sorry No Trick or Treat” posters which feature the Derbyshire Police logo whilst another poster is being handed to shopkeepers which informs customers no flour or eggs will be sold to under 16′s.
Officers will also be patrolling neighbourhoods and dispersing any groups causing a nuisance, all in an attempt to crackdown on any potential anti social behaviour over the Halloween and Bonfire night period.
Reminders have been issued to anyone purchasing fireworks that they must remember the following rules:
- Fireworks must not be set off between 11pm and 7am, except for Bonfire Night, when they can be let off until midnight, and New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the curfew ends at 1am the following day
- Throwing or setting off fireworks in the street is also against the law
- It is illegal for under 18′s to purhase or carry fireworks.
- Offenders could find themselves with an £80 fine
Anyone who would like some of the posters can contact their Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101 or alternatively can download the pictures themselves from the Derbyshire Police website.
Tags: 101, advice, anti social behaviour, Community, Derbyshire, Halloween, Police, posters
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Friday, September 28th, 2012
Local Police are asking for volunteers in Hadfield and Tintwistle to patrol with officers and aid their attempts to catch speeding motorists.
The Hadfield and Tintwistle Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team are hoping members of the public will join officers who are using radar speed detection equipment and help keep note of offending vehicle’s registration numbers.
Anyone who is caught travelling above the speed limit will be sent a warning letter advising them to drive within the legal speed limit. They are also made aware that if they get caught again they may be fined for the offence and their data maybe used to identify where officers need to go with speed detecting equipment.
PC Rob Valentin explained the scheme saying:
“Community Speed Watch involves volunteers giving up a few hours of their time to come out and check the traffic with their local officers.
“It is all about giving residents who are concerned about these issues the chance to help the police do something positive for the community. Training on how to use the equipment will be provided and volunteers will never patrol alone or have to confront motorists.”
For more information on the scheme, which has previously been successfully used in areas of Glossop, you can contact the Hadfield and Tintwistle Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling the non-emergency number 101 or by emailing glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.
Tags: Community, Crime, Glossop, Hadfield, law, news, Police, speeding, tintwistle, volunteers
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Police are asking people to come forward with information after several cars were damaged in the last week.
Overnight on the 13th/14th of September a Landrover Freelander was badly scratched on Manor Park Road in Glossop.
At midnight on the 14th a Ford Mondeo sustained damage when someone ran across the top of the vehicle. Then overnight between the 15th and 16th two vehicles were scratched, again whilst parked on Manor Park road.
Anyone who has information on the incidents or has CCTV in the area is asked to contact Derbyshire Police on the non-emergency number 101 and then to quote the crime number relevant to the incident.
The first incident on the 13th/14th has been given the crime number 39844/12, the incident at midnight on the 14th has the crime number 40035/12 and the damage caused at night on the 15th/16th has the numbers 40186/12 and 40270/12.
Tags: appeal, Car damage, Crime, Glossop, Manor Park Road, Police, Police appeal, scratching
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
Police in Glossop are appealing for information after four men stole from a mobile phone retailer.
At 10:20am on Monday 10th September, the assailants entered the shop and whilst they were distracting the staff managed to make off with three Blackberry phones.
The four men who Police believe to be between 18 and 25 year old were described as red faced and smelling of alcohol. The first had a shaved head and was wearing a grey hooded top, ¾ checked black/grey shorts and black socks.
The second of the men was around 5’11” tall, had a rats tail haircut and was wearing a silver necklace, dark blue v neck top and black jeans.
The other two men were believed to have short and shaved hair.
Anyone who operates CCTV on High Street West or knows the men can contact Derbyshire Police on 101, quoting the crime number 39236/12.
Tags: Crime, Derbyshire, Glossop, High Street, Jobs, news, Police, Retail
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Friday, July 6th, 2012
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14 year old boy was hit with an air pellet.
The incident happened on Friday the 29th of June at Bankswood Park in Hadfield between 7.15pm and 7.35pm. It left the local boy with a cut behind the ear, although he did not require medical treatment.
Anyone with information should contact Derbyshire Police on the non emergency number 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags: Air, appeal, Crime, Crimestoppers, Derbyshire, Glossop, Glossop.com, Pellet, Police, witnesses
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Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Officers in Glossop are investigating two reports where children have allegedly been approached by two men.
At present the incidents are not being linked and officers are keeping an open mind and enquiries are ongoing. On one occasion a white transit van was seen.
Parents are asked to remind their children of the ‘stranger danger’ message and report any incidents to both their school and to Glossop police.
Inspector Clark from Glossop Police Station said: “I want to reassure parents and the public that we will investigate any reports of this nature. We will be working closely with schools in the area and will increase our police presence at the relevant times to re-assure the public.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using the non-emergency number 101.
To report crime anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011
People living in Hadfield and Chisworth have another chance to catch up with their Safer Neighbourhood policing teams.
On Monday, September 19 the Hadfield and Tintwistle Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team is holding a meeting with local residents and partnership agencies to discuss concerns and set priorities for the area.
It will take place at Hadfield Hall, below Hadfield Library, from 7pm.
Residents can also meet officers from the Gamesley and Charlesworth Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team at their drop surgery on Thursday, September 22.
They will be in the Hunters Inn car park, Chisworth, between 1 and 3pm.
Surgeries give residents the opportunity to speak to their local police officers and PCSOs about any concerns or issues on a more informal basis.
If you cannot make the meeting but have any concerns or issues please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team by calling 0345 123 33 33 or emailing glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
Free purse chains and property marking is on offer to Glossop residents this Saturday (March 26, 2011).
Officers will be based in the Co-op store on Norfolk Street between 10 and 4pm to offer shoppers crime prevention advice.
They will also be giving out free purse chains and are able to security mark any smaller portable items such as mobile phones, music players, sat-navs and cameras.
PC Rob Valentin of the Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Property marking will help us to return items should they be lost or stolen and also acts as an excellent deterrent to an opportunist thief.
“Please come along and see us this Saturday and help us to keep your personal property safe.”
Find out more about your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team by logging on to www.derbyshire.police.uk|. You can also contact them by calling 0345 123 33 33 or by emailing glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk|.
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Glossop town centre saw a reduction in shop lifting offences during the Christmas and New Year period.
The Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team stepped up patrols during November and December to help target the seasonal trend for this type of crime.
In October 2010, before Operation Christmas Cracker began, a total of 19 offences were reported. In November, the figure dropped to 10 and in December the total was five.
Retailers also came forward to help as part of the operation, making use of the shop watch radio system to alert officers to any suspicious activity or offences.
Inspector Gareth Meadows, who is in charge of policing in Glossop, said: “The cost of shoplifting is often passed on to the honest consumer in the price they pay for goods. By planning for the fact we normally see a rise in such offending in the run up to Christmas; we have this year managed to reverse the trend in Glossop.
“This was achieved by increased uniform and plain clothed police patrols and also by working in partnership with Glossop retailers, through the use of shop watch radios, which allowed information to be passed quickly to police.”
The campaign featured as one of the Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team’s priority profiles, issues which are set every three months by local residents and community representatives for the police and partner agencies to target.
If you would like to have a say on what issues are targeted you can contact your team by calling 0345 123 33 33 or emailing glossop.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
Tags: glossop crime, glossop retailers, operation christmas cracker, safer neighbourhood team
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
High Peak MP Andrew Bingham has been patrolling the streets around Glossop with Special Constables, as part of a campaign to highlight the work of volunteer officers.
Mr Bingham joined Special Constables Mike Dixon, Liz Spink, Mark Simpson and Valerie Ryan around areas which suffer from issues such as anti-social or nuisance behaviour.
The patrols took place on Friday, February 12 as part of National Specials Weekend, an annual themed event to highlight the work of the Special Constabulary.
This year, the weekend focused on anti-social behaviour and communities, with the aim of demonstrating the way in which Specials link in with priorities set for the local Safer Neighbourhood policing teams and also their work alongside other volunteer workers.
In addition to the patrols, they also visited youngsters enjoying a Valentine disco at Gamesley Community Centre and also Pure Vibes at Whitfield Youth Club.
High Peak Community Safety Inspector Tony Dales said: “Our Special Constables have a valuable role in supporting the work of regular police officers and the local Safer Neighbourhood policing teams. They provide a visible presence in areas where there are concerns around anti-social behaviour and help us to form strong community links.
“Last weekend was a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate their contribution towards keeping the High Peak a safe place to live, work and visit.”
Mr Bingham said: “The evening was a valuable opportunity to discuss various policing matters with the full time officers, and it was great to meet with the Special Constables and be given a unique insight into the work that they do supporting the regular police officers.
“The work the Special Constables do to help reduce anti-social behaviour is of real comfort to people in Glossop, and by being a highly visible presence they are able to build up a rapport with residents and the local community.
Derbyshire Constabulary is currently running a campaign to recruit more Special Constables.
The Special Constabulary is made up of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who give at least four hours a week, working in the community. However, to apply you need to be in good health, of good character and at least 18 years old.
Mr Bingham added: “I would urge anyone who would like to volunteer in this way to contact Derbyshire police, as they really would be able to make a difference.”
For further information, or to get hold of an application pack, please call 0300 330 1330, email recruitment@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or visit www.derbyshire.police.uk.
Tags: andrew bingham, glossop special constable, Liz Spink, Mark Simpson, Mike Dixon, Valerie Ryan
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
A man entered Argos, at the Wren Nest Retail Park, at around 9.20am today (Friday, February 4) holding what staff have described as a gun. He stole jewellery before leaving the shop. No one was injured.
Officers searched the area and arrested a 32-year-old man in Queen Street on suspicion of the robbery. He remains in custody and is being questioned by officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Tracy Lewis thanked shoppers and shopkeepers in the area for approaching officers with information.
Police, including dog units, remain in Glossop this morning searching for evidence.
Detectives are investigating whether the robbery is linked to one yesterday afternoon at Hayfield Pharmacy on Market Street, Hayfield, and several similar incidents in the Manchester area.
During the Hayfield robbery, a man demanded cash and some prescription drugs, which were handed to him.
Anyone with information should call police on 0345 123 3333 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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