Abridged minutes of Moira CPLC Meeting this date.

1. Police Update – Concern was expressed regarding the recent increase in domestic and commercial burglaries, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. It was explained however that many types of crime are cyclic. The police did emphasise to communities that they should be especially vigilant for suspicious activities and to use a greater awareness in the security of domestic problems. Too often the police witness great lapses in home security due to nothing more than inattention.

2. Aghalee. An increase in speeding cars through the village was disturbing. It was hoped that the dangerous road subsidence on the Glenavy Road would be addressed by Road Services in the near future.

3. Ballinderry. The rise in anti social behaviour and criminal damage was alarming to both the residents and the police. Increased attention will be paid to the areas of concern to attempt to nullify this very displeasing development.

4. Glenavy - Little change to previous minutes, but a more detailed report will be available at the next meeting.

5. Maghaberry – Maghaberry has been experiencing similar types of crime and anti social behaviour that has pervaded many similar settlements in the sub division. Will paid credit to the initiatives developed by the community centre and all present wished them every success with their advances.

6. Moira – A recent spate of burglaries targeting commercial premises was somewhat unusual. Police were furthering their investigations

General Rogue Traders

Rogue Traders / Cold Callers There are a number of reports of persons in the Laurelhill and Ballymacoss area calling at doors and offering cleaning services. They are apparantly not dissuaded with a simple "no thanks". Please be aware of high pressure calls by such people and be mindful of elderly and vulnerable family and residents living in the area to ensure they are not taken advantage of. Whilst no offences have been reported or committed I would suggest caution and judgement on value for money in such services being offered. (Circa £250 for washing your drive or roof using your water and an unknown brand of "detergent". Prices in recent weeks have been quoted as high as £1000! This of course can include the free van ride to the local ATM for you to collect your money especially if elderly and transport is a difficulty.) Current reports suggest a white Transit style van FEZ7532 and a blue van (registration not known) with persons with a southern brogue currently involved in this activity today.

Moira Burlary and Suspicious Activity

Old Kilmore Road, Moira around 330pm yesterday a local resident disturbed a male entering a residential property. It is believed this male was accompanied by another and may have made off in a red Vauxhall Corsa VIB2064 (false registration) which was also used in a petrol theft from the Spar Glenavy Road, Moira. Any sightings of this vehicle should be reported immediately to police.
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Moira Primary School, Backwood Road, Moira was broken into overnight Monday into Tuesday and an office ransacked. If you noted any activity in or around the school that raised your suspicion please contact police with details.
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Moira Bakery, Main Street, Moira was also broken into over the weekend. Again if you can offer any assistance in identifying any persons or vehicles that may have been in the area at an unusual hour notify police with details.