Counterfeit Coinage
Further to yesterdays message on the fake pound coins.
Best advice is that if you receive such coins retain them and check with the bank. Some members have pointed out that they have taken similar coins to the bank only to be told they are in fact genuine. Obviously this means any of fake copies in circulation are pretty good. (I am assuming if that is the case they would exchange them if required.)
We have had several instances over recent months when persons have tried to offload large amounts of coins into the system.
The original report was passed to us by CSN member so I will endeavour to get more accurate information on the matter and pass it on to you.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
General : Counterfeit Coinage
Counterfeit £1 Coin
There has been a marked increase in the number of counterfeit £1 coins entering circulation. Please check your change or if receiving cash payments any pound coins.
The forged coins in some instances appear to be lighter in weight, very shiny, the Queen's head is larger and the rim of the coin on the flat does not appear to contain small dots or design around the edge.
There has been a marked increase in the number of counterfeit £1 coins entering circulation. Please check your change or if receiving cash payments any pound coins.
The forged coins in some instances appear to be lighter in weight, very shiny, the Queen's head is larger and the rim of the coin on the flat does not appear to contain small dots or design around the edge.
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
General - Christmas Crime Prevention
Christmas Crime Prevention The last minute rush is on for those must have Christmas necessities, food and presents. (Yes, even the burglar is under pressure at Christmas!) So please remember: to secure your gifts out of sight in the vehicle when parked for shopping. Utilise the boot. Lock that car. Car thieves really appreciate that unlocked door or open window.
Ensure your home is locked to prevent access by the passing burglar (even if you are at home) - they do go searching for the easy access points. Use the burglar alarm if fitted when you are out.
Don't advertise the fortune in gifts under the easily viewed Christmas tree. These people do not have the same moral thought or conscience you or I have - they will not spend a fortune in gifts when they can steal them in two minutes, no doubt with the obligatory free family car to carry them away with!!
Please enjoy your festivities but don't spoil it by that one drink too many, then uttering the non-festive comment that leads to the domestic incident. The "talking when I should have been listening" approach that results in black eyes and split lips. No matter how much you felt she deserved it and no matter how nicely your house is decorated with tinsel and trees such acts of violence are illegal and really, we don't want to spend Christmas with you either.
Do not drink and drive - leave those keys at home so you can relax and enjoy your festive time. Bad enough a drink driver being caught - your worst is a disqualification from driving, loss of a job, a criminal record or possibly prison. For a victim your gift is for life - if they survive.
Keep an eye to those elderly and vulnerable neighbours and family. They used to have the responsibility to look after us now it is our responsiblity to look after them. The criminal still seeks to take advantage of them through burglary, bogus calls and rogue traders.
Drive safely through this snowy spell. We all took the driving test. We all know the rules of the road. (Yes, we do have better things to do and if we didn't have to deal with the "innocent member of the public" breaking the law we would indeed have time to catch the "real criminal".)
Show a little common sense and consideration for other road users - driving is still a privilege not a right.
Take note of all the above and trust me when I tell you there is no turkey dinner served in Lisburn custody on Christmas Day.
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Amidst all the festive mayhem, unwrapping of presents, the cooking of the turkey and the present opening with family and friends please spare a thought for "our family".
Some of them will have given up such a celebration time to ensure you can freely enjoy the privileges of Christmas in safety and security. Some will miss the awe on their children's faces at Santa's overnight visit and presents left. Other's the family re-union missed until another year. All because they are doing a job others take for granted.
Perhaps we don't get it right all the time - but mostly we do. If we are not there when you expect us its because we are somewhere else with someone who did and who indeed at that time needed us even more. Be it the elderly burgled, the robber trying to make good his escape, the serious assalut in progress or that serious or fatal road traffic collision and dealing with the traumatic aftermath and the never expected house call. Not a pleasure I assure you.
We cannot appear instantly, we do have to travel there - safely - and that does take time. We do have to make sure that what we are tasked to is what we should expect when we get there. Such is the climate in which we currently work and so we feel our families deserve that necessary caution.
Alas, even in this last year there are those of "our family" who will not enjoy such festivity. Those whose Happy Christmas will be tempered by an empty seat at the festive table and who won't again have the quietly whispered "I'm home" after night shift or tea time cry of "Daddy's here".
We do try our best and in this job there is no greater satisfaction than bringing the criminal to book or helping that person in distress, that is what we do. We seek only appreciation through the understanding of what serving our community really means.
I would like to thank all who have participated in Lisburn Community Safety Network over the last year. The numbers have swelled yet again and continues to do so. Your co-operation and enthusiasm has been once again encouraging and helpful and I trust that this has been reciprocated to you. Your comments are always welcome and encouragement greatly appreciated.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas, that you experience and enjoy the spirit of its true meaning and may we all have a peaceful and prosperous 2010.
And finally....
on Christmas Eve, in the still of the night, when the children are finally asleep yet you sleepily rouse to hear that crunching in the snow outside your window, the turn of a door handle and the creak of a floorboard tread lightly underfoot and blearily spot that elfin type shadow stealthily makes it's way through the house - remember - ...........the "Big Guy" always uses the chimney!!
So dial 999 asap and call the Police, it's probably a creeper burglar!!
Merry Christmas everyone,
Ensure your home is locked to prevent access by the passing burglar (even if you are at home) - they do go searching for the easy access points. Use the burglar alarm if fitted when you are out.
Don't advertise the fortune in gifts under the easily viewed Christmas tree. These people do not have the same moral thought or conscience you or I have - they will not spend a fortune in gifts when they can steal them in two minutes, no doubt with the obligatory free family car to carry them away with!!
Please enjoy your festivities but don't spoil it by that one drink too many, then uttering the non-festive comment that leads to the domestic incident. The "talking when I should have been listening" approach that results in black eyes and split lips. No matter how much you felt she deserved it and no matter how nicely your house is decorated with tinsel and trees such acts of violence are illegal and really, we don't want to spend Christmas with you either.
Do not drink and drive - leave those keys at home so you can relax and enjoy your festive time. Bad enough a drink driver being caught - your worst is a disqualification from driving, loss of a job, a criminal record or possibly prison. For a victim your gift is for life - if they survive.
Keep an eye to those elderly and vulnerable neighbours and family. They used to have the responsibility to look after us now it is our responsiblity to look after them. The criminal still seeks to take advantage of them through burglary, bogus calls and rogue traders.
Drive safely through this snowy spell. We all took the driving test. We all know the rules of the road. (Yes, we do have better things to do and if we didn't have to deal with the "innocent member of the public" breaking the law we would indeed have time to catch the "real criminal".)
Show a little common sense and consideration for other road users - driving is still a privilege not a right.
Take note of all the above and trust me when I tell you there is no turkey dinner served in Lisburn custody on Christmas Day.
*****************************************************************************************************************************************************
Amidst all the festive mayhem, unwrapping of presents, the cooking of the turkey and the present opening with family and friends please spare a thought for "our family".
Some of them will have given up such a celebration time to ensure you can freely enjoy the privileges of Christmas in safety and security. Some will miss the awe on their children's faces at Santa's overnight visit and presents left. Other's the family re-union missed until another year. All because they are doing a job others take for granted.
Perhaps we don't get it right all the time - but mostly we do. If we are not there when you expect us its because we are somewhere else with someone who did and who indeed at that time needed us even more. Be it the elderly burgled, the robber trying to make good his escape, the serious assalut in progress or that serious or fatal road traffic collision and dealing with the traumatic aftermath and the never expected house call. Not a pleasure I assure you.
We cannot appear instantly, we do have to travel there - safely - and that does take time. We do have to make sure that what we are tasked to is what we should expect when we get there. Such is the climate in which we currently work and so we feel our families deserve that necessary caution.
Alas, even in this last year there are those of "our family" who will not enjoy such festivity. Those whose Happy Christmas will be tempered by an empty seat at the festive table and who won't again have the quietly whispered "I'm home" after night shift or tea time cry of "Daddy's here".
We do try our best and in this job there is no greater satisfaction than bringing the criminal to book or helping that person in distress, that is what we do. We seek only appreciation through the understanding of what serving our community really means.
I would like to thank all who have participated in Lisburn Community Safety Network over the last year. The numbers have swelled yet again and continues to do so. Your co-operation and enthusiasm has been once again encouraging and helpful and I trust that this has been reciprocated to you. Your comments are always welcome and encouragement greatly appreciated.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas, that you experience and enjoy the spirit of its true meaning and may we all have a peaceful and prosperous 2010.
And finally....
on Christmas Eve, in the still of the night, when the children are finally asleep yet you sleepily rouse to hear that crunching in the snow outside your window, the turn of a door handle and the creak of a floorboard tread lightly underfoot and blearily spot that elfin type shadow stealthily makes it's way through the house - remember - ...........the "Big Guy" always uses the chimney!!
So dial 999 asap and call the Police, it's probably a creeper burglar!!
Merry Christmas everyone,
Lisburn - Ballinderry - Drug Success
Drugs Successes
There were a number of City Centre burglaries recently and as a result of a quick police response last Wednesday night the said criminal was caught in effect, red handed after breaking into a local motorcycle shop.
Police then carried out a follow up search at the hapless criminal's address (no, in smug fashion he didn't want to tell us where he lived, but we found out) in the Ballinderry area. This was to search for further evidence of burglary and stolen goods.
Much to their pleasure the searching officers actually uncovered a major drugs cultivation project and a large amount of suspected class A and class B drugs - total value estimated to be around £30,000!!
No bail I'm afraid - he has been remanded.
Happy Christmas Mr Criminal - not quite the white one you were expecting!
There were a number of City Centre burglaries recently and as a result of a quick police response last Wednesday night the said criminal was caught in effect, red handed after breaking into a local motorcycle shop.
Police then carried out a follow up search at the hapless criminal's address (no, in smug fashion he didn't want to tell us where he lived, but we found out) in the Ballinderry area. This was to search for further evidence of burglary and stolen goods.
Much to their pleasure the searching officers actually uncovered a major drugs cultivation project and a large amount of suspected class A and class B drugs - total value estimated to be around £30,000!!
No bail I'm afraid - he has been remanded.
Happy Christmas Mr Criminal - not quite the white one you were expecting!
Friday, 18 December 2009
Bogus callers - general
Bogus Callers / Rogue Traders
Rogue traders may be operating in the Maze area of Lisburn. An elderly resident was approached in the area by the occupants of a silver Transit type van registration PEZ**** around 4pm.
The astute resident noted they did not call with other houses to offer there power washing services.
Rogue traders may be operating in the Maze area of Lisburn. An elderly resident was approached in the area by the occupants of a silver Transit type van registration PEZ**** around 4pm.
The astute resident noted they did not call with other houses to offer there power washing services.
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Maghaberry - suspicious vehicle.
Suspicious Vehicle
At 13:35hrs on Tuesday 15th December 2009, a silver Ford Transit van, registration number LNZ8015 with two males on board was observed "acting suspiciously" in the Maghaberry Village area.
Persons using this van may be involved in "bogus caller" type activity, where they particularly target elderly and vulnerable members of the community with a view to carrying out thefts and burglaries.
If you see this van in your area, please contact the Police immediately.
At 13:35hrs on Tuesday 15th December 2009, a silver Ford Transit van, registration number LNZ8015 with two males on board was observed "acting suspiciously" in the Maghaberry Village area.
Persons using this van may be involved in "bogus caller" type activity, where they particularly target elderly and vulnerable members of the community with a view to carrying out thefts and burglaries.
If you see this van in your area, please contact the Police immediately.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Burglary Ballinderry
Burglary
Texaco filling station, Glenavy Road, Ballinderry was broken into overnight and a large quantity of cigarettes stolen.
Did you notice any activity or vehicles in or around the property after closing time? Shutters were forced and a vehicle would have been required to shift the stolen goods.
Texaco filling station, Glenavy Road, Ballinderry was broken into overnight and a large quantity of cigarettes stolen.
Did you notice any activity or vehicles in or around the property after closing time? Shutters were forced and a vehicle would have been required to shift the stolen goods.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
General NIE Scam - all areas
NIE have been in touch with PSNI re the following scam that has occurred over recent weeks.
Below is a copy of their recent press release details.
Please ensure you pass these details on especially to vulnerable and elderly neighbours and family.
Phone Scam For Bank Details
Local energy company, NIE Energy, would like to warn customers to be careful following a spate of bogus telephone callers.
In the most recent incident, a woman with a foreign accent called pretending to from NIE Energy. She said she was calling to arrange to fit an energy saving device and then asked for address and other personal information.
Chris Bell from NIE Energy said: “We have had a number of reports of similar incidents in the last few weeks, so we thought it would be good to let other people know of this scam.
“In the latest case, the gentleman was rightly suspicious when the caller started asking for address and other details. Our customer knew that we would have that information already and would have no need to ask for it. In a similar incident a few weeks ago, a man with a foreign accent called saying he was from NIE Energy and went on to ask for bank details.
“What we would advise is that if any customer is worried that the caller isn’t legitimate, terminate the call. Legitimate companies won’t have a problem with you calling them back. In the case of NIE Energy, you can find our telephone number on the back of bills or direct debit statements and also in the Yellow Pages and Phonebook, as well as online.”
If there are any other similar calls, you can contact NIE Energy’s Customer Helpline is 08457 455 455 (local call rate. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm).
Below is a copy of their recent press release details.
Please ensure you pass these details on especially to vulnerable and elderly neighbours and family.
Phone Scam For Bank Details
Local energy company, NIE Energy, would like to warn customers to be careful following a spate of bogus telephone callers.
In the most recent incident, a woman with a foreign accent called pretending to from NIE Energy. She said she was calling to arrange to fit an energy saving device and then asked for address and other personal information.
Chris Bell from NIE Energy said: “We have had a number of reports of similar incidents in the last few weeks, so we thought it would be good to let other people know of this scam.
“In the latest case, the gentleman was rightly suspicious when the caller started asking for address and other details. Our customer knew that we would have that information already and would have no need to ask for it. In a similar incident a few weeks ago, a man with a foreign accent called saying he was from NIE Energy and went on to ask for bank details.
“What we would advise is that if any customer is worried that the caller isn’t legitimate, terminate the call. Legitimate companies won’t have a problem with you calling them back. In the case of NIE Energy, you can find our telephone number on the back of bills or direct debit statements and also in the Yellow Pages and Phonebook, as well as online.”
If there are any other similar calls, you can contact NIE Energy’s Customer Helpline is 08457 455 455 (local call rate. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm).
General - Creeper Burglaries - All Areas
There has been a recent trend whereby creeper burglaries have occurred around tea-time / early evening while occupants are in the house.
As the house is occupied the property is unlocked and the thieves enter the house through the unlocked door and steal the car keys / vehicle. This criminal activity during the busy evening with persons and vehicles out and about or making the homward journey obviously arouses less suspicion than the thieves operating in the late of night or early hours of the morning.
Please ensure your property is always secure even if in residence at the time. A simple turn of the key will allow access to those who are welcome and keep out those who are not!
As the house is occupied the property is unlocked and the thieves enter the house through the unlocked door and steal the car keys / vehicle. This criminal activity during the busy evening with persons and vehicles out and about or making the homward journey obviously arouses less suspicion than the thieves operating in the late of night or early hours of the morning.
Please ensure your property is always secure even if in residence at the time. A simple turn of the key will allow access to those who are welcome and keep out those who are not!
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