Agriculture plus - All Areas

3 lambs have been stolen in the last few days from farmland on Station Road Moira.

 

The lambs are ear tagged and one is a Bleu Du Maine breed distinctive because of the blue colouring on its face.

 

This particular lamb is a twin and the thieves left the other sibling behind. The other two lambs though not Bleu Du Maine breed are similar in colouring.

 

The lambs are also marked with red.

 

 

Over the last few months there have been a number of sheep thefts in the District. If you noted any one loading lambs into a vehicle in the vicinity of Station Road Moira please contact police with details.

 

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Tool Thefts

 

Further to the last CSN message thieves also broke into a property at Chestnut Hill Road Aghalee where they stole several chainsaws and a powerwasher. The break-in is believed to have occurred between 27 and 28 May.

 

Again if you have any information that may assist in identifying persons or vehicles involved please contact police at Moira or Lisburn with details

 

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Missing Pony

 

A 2ft tall dark brown Shetland Pony has gone missing from the Agars Road area of Lisburn during the night. Anyone sighting the pony is asked to contact police with details

Miscellaneous All Areas

CSN Message

 Theft
Two properties were broken into on the Lany Road Hillsborough overnight. The thieves forced entry to outbuildings at one property and stole gardening machinery.
 Did you notice any unfamiliar vehicles / persons in the area? If so please contact police with details.
 
Attempted Burglary
 Damage was caused by criminals attempting to break into a Golf Shop at Ballyskeagh Road Lambeg between 1am and 2am this morning. The thieves made of after activating the alarm. This is the second occasion in a few weeks that this property has been broken into.
 Again, if you noted any vehicles or persons in the vicinity please notify police at Lisburn with details.
 
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There have been a number of recent thefts of gardening equipment and machinery - lawnmowers, strimmers etc. With the recent return to garden activities please ensure such equipment is securely stored when not in use.
 
If you are concerned about any suspicious or unfamiliar persons or vehicles in the area please notify police with details.

Miscellaneous all areas.

The following details relate to incidents that have recently occurred within the Lisburn area that police wish the public to be made aware of through the CSN.

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CSN Message

 Stolen Digger

 

Around 6am this morning a lorry with a light coloured cab and low loader stole a digger from a site at Beechwood Avenue Moira.

 

The vehicle is believed to have made off in the direction of the Moira Roundabout or possibly headed towards Hillsborough. The vehicle is also described as using orange hazard lights.

 

The digger itself is mostly yellow in colour with a faded green coloured cab. The model is a YANMAR V105 with rubber tracks and has "A.G.Wilson" on the boom and body.

 

Any sightings of vehicles matching the description should be reported to police.

 

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Report Tractor Movements

 

Please see attached PDF file

The theft of tractors and farm machinery usually occurs during the hours of darkness. If you see any tractors or farm machinery on the road or being moved in any way at night that may spark your suspicion please contact police.

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Telephone / On-Line Scams

 

Police are warning the public to be vigilant following recent reports of fraudsters attempting to gain bank details by using 'vishing' and 'phishing' scam methods.

Organised criminals and individual fraudsters are continually developing ever more sophisticated tactics to target business and personal bank customers. Focussed phone (known as vishing attacks) and email (known as phishing attacks) tactics are used to try and trick users into giving them their customer log-in and payment authorisation details.

 

The fraudsters use a process of ‘Social Engineering’, which put simply can be described as ‘Grooming’ their victims in order to make them comply with their requests.  They say they represent the bank or another well known company and have already garnered some information about the company or individual. During the course of a phone call or email, they elicit enough information to take control of the online banking. The people behind this are organised and knowledgeable both about systems and the companies they claim to represent, as well as the people that they victimise.

You as the customer are the first and best line of defence against this kind of fraud. It is vital that each individual is aware of online security threats, can spot attempted fraud and take steps to avoid this.

Always remember that:

1. Legitimate companies and banks will NEVER ask for your full PIN and password online.

2. Legitimate companies and banks will NEVER telephone you to ask for your banking PIN and password. Telephone calls asking for these details will not be from the bank or company, therefore the person calling is likely to be a fraudster.

Any unsolicited communication or contact from your bank or another company should be checked. Please contact the bank or company in the event that you are approached by phone. Try and use a separate phone from the one that you have been contacted on as the fraudsters can hold open your phone line and trick you into believing that you are contacting your bank.

DO NOT disclose account details or access arrangements with anyone from the bank unless you have contacted them directly.

If you have been approached or have fallen victim to this type of scam you are advised to report this to the bank or company immediately and report the matter to your local police station on 0845 600 8000. Action Fraud can also be contacted by telephoning 0300 123 2040 or by visiting their website at www.actionfraud.police.uk/home If you have any concerns or require any further advice, please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer.

Various all areas.

The following details relate to incidents that have recently occurred within the Lisburn area that police wish the public to be made aware of through the CSN.

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CSN Message

Scam Telephone Calls

 

We are all aware of the spates of telephone scams operating over recent years and to which CSN is always reiterating in regards to online and banking security.

 

A member of CSN was telephoned in the last day or two by persons purporting to be from BT and offering assistance in improving online activity by increasing internet speed.

 

This involved the caller requesting that the customer switch on their computer and access a nominated website.

 

Our member describes the caller as having an Asian accent and was very convincing particularly in them being able to identify that the member was a BT internet customer and relevant telephone details.

 

Only a prompt check by the member with BT highlighted that this was not a genuine caller.

 

Following this scam artist’s instruction it is believed the member would have had their computer “locked out” and a fee would have had to have been paid to regain access.

 

The member emphasised how convincing the caller was thereby making the elderly and vulnerable in particular easy targets for such activity.

 

As with any “cold caller” some may be genuine, however no-one should be contacting you to gain access to your computer and online or banking details unless YOU have initiated any enquiry, complaint or call.

 

ALWAYS ensure that YOU carry out checks on those calling you to ensure the legitimacy of the call using published and official contact details for the company named.

 

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Fuel Thefts

 

There have been a number of fuel thefts from plant machinery on sites in the Hillsborough / Dromara areas in recent weeks.

 

Please be wary of any suspicious activity notably in new build developments or properties where plant machinery are remaining on site overnight and do not hesitate to notify police or the contractor of any details, particularly relating to vehicles, descriptions or registrations

RURAL CRIME INFORMATION EVENT

 

 Today sees the second of two events organised by Lisburn Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and Hillsborough Neighbourhood Policing Team in conjunction with Hillsborough Community Policing Liaison Committee (CPLC).

 

It will provide the farming and rural community with information to address concerns about rural crime, health and well being.

   

Hillsborough Research Farm (AFBI Hillsborough)

 

Thursday 13th March 2014 7PM - 10PM

 

• Farm Watch

• Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

• Crime Prevention Advice

• Health Check

• Home Safety Advice

• Tracker Advice

• Tank Security

• Home Security

• Health Check

• Opportunities for Rural Funding

 

There will be a free draw for approximately £1500 of farm security equipment.  Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Hope to see you there!

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL POLICE ENCOURAGE OR ALLOW DIRECT ACTION OR INTERVENTION IN ANY ISSUE RAISED THROUGH CSN

RURAL CRIME INFORMATION EVENT

Tomorrow sees the first of two events organised by Lisburn Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and Hillsborough Neighbourhood Policing Team in conjunction with Hillsborough Community Policing Liaison Committee (CPLC).

 

They will provide the farming and rural community with information to address concerns about rural crime, health and well being.

 

Dates / Times as follows;

 

Dromara Primary School

Saturday 22nd February 2014 10AM - 1PM

 

Hillsborough Research Farm

Thursday 13th March 2014 7PM - 10PM

 

• Farm Watch

• Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

• Crime Prevention Advice

• Health Check

• Home Safety Advice

• Tracker Advice

• Tank Security

• Home Security

• Health Check

• Opportunities for Rural Funding

 

There will be a free draw for farm security equipment.  Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL POLICE ENCOURAGE OR ALLOW DIRECT ACTION OR INTERVENTION IN ANY ISSUE RAISED THROUGH CSN

Miscellanous - All areas.

Rogue Traders / Rural Thefts

 

 

There have been a number of rural break-ins over the last couple of weeks and reports of persons calling at houses offering tools for sale.

 

Please be reminded of securing property when out and to be wary of cold callers offering items for sale. These may well be genuine but no doubt any goods sold to you may prove difficult to replace / refund if faulty given the nature of the sale / sellers involved. Buyer beware!

 

Again be aware of elderly and vulnerable neighbours and family who may fall to pressure selling.

 

There have also been reports of callers seeking scrap metal.

 

Activity has been reported in the Drumbo and Saintfield Road Lisburn area where a white van with registration similar to FXZ3412 and occupants have been offering generators and power saws for sale.

 

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Plant / Agricultural Theft

 

 

There continues to be thefts of building plant, trailers and agricultural plant.

 

Again contractors and farmers are requested to ensure that when not in use these machines are properly secured and any suspicious activity should be reported and any details of suspicious vehicles or persons involved.

 

Also retain details such as model and chassis numbers and distinctive features which are vital if police recover or stop suspected stolen vehicles or plant.