Suspicious Vehicles
Burglary reported yesterday around 1220pm at Brankinstown Road, Aghalee– housholder disturbed persons in the house at around noon. Entry gained via an unlocked rear door.
Pillow case abandoned at backdoor containing householders jewellery box – bike also stolen but abandoned approx half a mile away up the road.
Householder challenged male in vehicle near house upon discovery of burglary - White Combo Van Partial VRM KKZ – driver decribed as male 5’6”, medium build, sandy coloured hair, Southern Accent, tattoo of Celtic Symbol with spears on Right Bicep.
Also the evening before householder spotted Red Audi with Black Convertible Roof parked in layby outside her address at tea time and that she had had a card posted through her letterbox advertising “MD Window Cleaning”. Yesterday around mid-day police stopped a red Audi car in the Orken Lane area of Aghalee and made two arrests for going equipped for burglary offences.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
All areas - Rogue Traders
Rogue Traders
Please note the following extract of details which as we know through CSN are readily applicable to such traders often operating in the Lisburn area.
CONSUMERLINE WARNS AGAINST INCREASE IN ROGUE DOORSTEP TRADERS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
20 July 2011
Figures released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) show that home improvements continue to top the list of complaints about doorstep rogue traders.
The OFT is today urging consumers, especially the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard against rogue traders knocking at their door.
Last year, Consumerline, Northern Ireland’s consumer advice service, received almost 600 complaints from Northern Ireland consumers related to home maintenance work.
The top five complaints were as follows:
· General building work.
· Plumbing .
· Tarmacing and paving.
· Central Heating.
· Roofing.
With complaints about home maintenance peaking in the summer months from July through to the autumn, Consumerline is urging householders to be cautious and take time to think about people who call at the door. Rogue doorstep traders will often offer services at attractive rates and use persuasive sales techniques to encourage people into making hasty decisions.
Stephen Thompson, Consumerline manager said: "It is not illegal for handymen to canvas for work, but it is important that people are cautious and do not make hasty decisions. Rogue doorstep trading is an ongoing problem in Northern Ireland and work or service carried out can sometimes be unnecessary, of a poor standard, much more expensive than originally quoted or not done at all."
"This campaign is helping people to recognise the warning signs, so that they have the confidence to say no if they’re unsure about what is being offered."
Consumerline offers the following advice on how people can avoid being scammed by rogue doorstep traders:
· If a trader knocks at your door do not agree to on the spot house repairs, or sign anything on the spot.
· Be wary of special offers or warnings that your house is unsafe.
· Do not make snap decisions. Take time to talk to someone you trust before you make a decision.
· If in doubt, call Consumerline on 0300 123 6262 or visit http://www.consumerline.org
Please note the following extract of details which as we know through CSN are readily applicable to such traders often operating in the Lisburn area.
CONSUMERLINE WARNS AGAINST INCREASE IN ROGUE DOORSTEP TRADERS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
20 July 2011
Figures released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) show that home improvements continue to top the list of complaints about doorstep rogue traders.
The OFT is today urging consumers, especially the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard against rogue traders knocking at their door.
Last year, Consumerline, Northern Ireland’s consumer advice service, received almost 600 complaints from Northern Ireland consumers related to home maintenance work.
The top five complaints were as follows:
· General building work.
· Plumbing .
· Tarmacing and paving.
· Central Heating.
· Roofing.
With complaints about home maintenance peaking in the summer months from July through to the autumn, Consumerline is urging householders to be cautious and take time to think about people who call at the door. Rogue doorstep traders will often offer services at attractive rates and use persuasive sales techniques to encourage people into making hasty decisions.
Stephen Thompson, Consumerline manager said: "It is not illegal for handymen to canvas for work, but it is important that people are cautious and do not make hasty decisions. Rogue doorstep trading is an ongoing problem in Northern Ireland and work or service carried out can sometimes be unnecessary, of a poor standard, much more expensive than originally quoted or not done at all."
"This campaign is helping people to recognise the warning signs, so that they have the confidence to say no if they’re unsure about what is being offered."
Consumerline offers the following advice on how people can avoid being scammed by rogue doorstep traders:
· If a trader knocks at your door do not agree to on the spot house repairs, or sign anything on the spot.
· Be wary of special offers or warnings that your house is unsafe.
· Do not make snap decisions. Take time to talk to someone you trust before you make a decision.
· If in doubt, call Consumerline on 0300 123 6262 or visit http://www.consumerline.org
Monday, 4 July 2011
All areas - general warning - rogue traders
Rogue Traders
Reports of a white Ford Transit SLZ5176 operating in the Richmond area of Lisburn.
The occupants of this vehicle are cold calling at houses and offering "gardening services". They are possibly operating under the name "City Landscapes".
Please be wary of accepting work offers from persons or firms that you have not previously requested to attend your property and be mindful of elderly and vulnerable neighbours being approached in such a fashion and who may be susceptible to pressured sales and / or unfair charges.
There is no suggestion that this vehicle and occupants are involved in anything untoward at this time
Reports of a white Ford Transit SLZ5176 operating in the Richmond area of Lisburn.
The occupants of this vehicle are cold calling at houses and offering "gardening services". They are possibly operating under the name "City Landscapes".
Please be wary of accepting work offers from persons or firms that you have not previously requested to attend your property and be mindful of elderly and vulnerable neighbours being approached in such a fashion and who may be susceptible to pressured sales and / or unfair charges.
There is no suggestion that this vehicle and occupants are involved in anything untoward at this time
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Suspicious / Bogus Caller - Aghalee area
Suspicious / Bogus Caller
Caller from the Meadowfield Court Aghalee area reports that at approximately 2:45pm a young male wearing a yellow workers jacket came to the house asking for a water sample.
The caller offered to get this for him but this male demanded in so that he could get it himself. The caller refused him entry and this male left. The male caller had short dark hair and spoke wuith an Irish brogue. The male left in a black car.
It is not known if he called at any other homes in the area.
Water Service have been unable to confirm if any of their workers are in the area.
Please be wary of any callers given recent distraction burglaries. Any genuine agency staff will have suitable identification and will understand and checks to their company you may wish to take time to make.
Caller from the Meadowfield Court Aghalee area reports that at approximately 2:45pm a young male wearing a yellow workers jacket came to the house asking for a water sample.
The caller offered to get this for him but this male demanded in so that he could get it himself. The caller refused him entry and this male left. The male caller had short dark hair and spoke wuith an Irish brogue. The male left in a black car.
It is not known if he called at any other homes in the area.
Water Service have been unable to confirm if any of their workers are in the area.
Please be wary of any callers given recent distraction burglaries. Any genuine agency staff will have suitable identification and will understand and checks to their company you may wish to take time to make.
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