Suspicious Vehicles / Rogue Traders
Reported that a red transit EFZ2645 in the area of Ballinderry Road Aghalee yesterday (20/10/2011) at approx 11.45am. A leaflet was left at the property referring to THOMPSON CLEANING SERVICES. The vehicle was cold calling and may be a possible rogue trader.
There was also a suspicious blue van calling to houses in the area on Tuesday 18th, advertising steam cleaning services, 2 x males with southern accents. Given recent burglaries / thefts please be wary of any strangers involved in such activity and report details to police if concerned.
Friday, 21 October 2011
Delivery/telephone Scam - All areas
Postal Scam:
Can you circulate this around especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact the m on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize .
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
For more information, see the Crime Stoppers website:
http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention/helping-prevent-crime/scams/postal-delivery-scam
Can you circulate this around especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact the m on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize .
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
For more information, see the Crime Stoppers website:
http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention/helping-prevent-crime/scams/postal-delivery-scam
Friday, 14 October 2011
General All Areas
Suspicious Vehicle
Report early this morning (around 7am) of a 4x4 type vehicle acting suspiciously in the Burnpipe Lane, Burren area of Ballynahinch. Registration similar to TJI6500. No offences identified but if sighted in the area consider notifying police to aid identification and ensure nothing untoward.
Please be mindful of bogus callers and ensure any strangers identify themselves properly if calling at your home.
Oil Thefts
With the colder weather approaching oil deliveries are on the up and likewise the possibility of oil thefts. Most reputable firms use logos on their delivery vehicles. Please ensure where possible oil tanks are locked and secured. Any suspicious activity around oil tanks should be reported especially if you note a neighbour has already received an oil delivery.
Arrests
After a report of suspicious activity involving 3 males tampering with cars in the Clonmore Park area of Lisburn police responded and identified the suspects and made 3 arrests on burglary related offences.
Burglary
Criminals forced entry to a property in the Killeaton Crescent area of Derriaghy yesterday. Entry was forced through a bath room window.
Did you note any unfamiliar persons in the area of any suspicious activity or vehicles? If so please contact police with details.
Given the current value of scrap metals this makes vacant properties, yards, cabling etc ideal opportunities for roaming thieves.
Report early this morning (around 7am) of a 4x4 type vehicle acting suspiciously in the Burnpipe Lane, Burren area of Ballynahinch. Registration similar to TJI6500. No offences identified but if sighted in the area consider notifying police to aid identification and ensure nothing untoward.
Please be mindful of bogus callers and ensure any strangers identify themselves properly if calling at your home.
Oil Thefts
With the colder weather approaching oil deliveries are on the up and likewise the possibility of oil thefts. Most reputable firms use logos on their delivery vehicles. Please ensure where possible oil tanks are locked and secured. Any suspicious activity around oil tanks should be reported especially if you note a neighbour has already received an oil delivery.
Arrests
After a report of suspicious activity involving 3 males tampering with cars in the Clonmore Park area of Lisburn police responded and identified the suspects and made 3 arrests on burglary related offences.
Burglary
Criminals forced entry to a property in the Killeaton Crescent area of Derriaghy yesterday. Entry was forced through a bath room window.
Did you note any unfamiliar persons in the area of any suspicious activity or vehicles? If so please contact police with details.
Given the current value of scrap metals this makes vacant properties, yards, cabling etc ideal opportunities for roaming thieves.
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Firework Warnings and Safety - all areas
Firework Safety
• When buying fireworks, make sure they comply with BS 7114 and are clearly marked for their intended use “Indoor, Garden or Display”
• Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin.
• NEVER put fireworks in your pocket or anyone else’s.
• Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or a hand lamp. Never use a naked flame.
• Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter.
• Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit.
• Always supervise children around fireworks.
• NEVER throw fireworks.
• Keep all pets and animal indoors.
• Don’t set off noisy fireworks late at night and never after 11 pm.
Sparklers
• These are often viewed as being harmless but they do burn at fierce temperatures. To a young child, the heat from a sparkler is equivalent to the heat from a welding torch.
• Never give sparklers to young children under five.
• Always wear gloves with sparklers, preferably leather ones.
• Hold it at arms length and always have an adult light it.
• Never wave sparklers about near anyone else as you could burn them.
• Never hold a baby in your arms when you are holding a sparkler.
• When the sparkler has finished, put it into a bucket of cold water straight away.
What you should know when buying fireworks
• Fireworks must not be sold to children under 16 years of age.
• Fireworks cannot and should not be bought in Northern Ireland without a licence. The only exceptions will be Category 1 i.e. sparklers and indoor fireworks.
• To fire any outdoor firework you must apply to the NIO for a licence.
• Only Category 2 garden fireworks can be purchased by the general public.
• Fireworks of erratic flight, mini-rockets, bangers and air bombs are illegal.
• The cost of a fireworks licence is £30. When applying for one you must specify who is using the fireworks.
• Fireworks should not be fired between the hours of 11.00 pm and 7.00 am
Help us to help you!
If you have information on the illegal sale of fireworks ring your local police station or use the Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111
• When buying fireworks, make sure they comply with BS 7114 and are clearly marked for their intended use “Indoor, Garden or Display”
• Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin.
• NEVER put fireworks in your pocket or anyone else’s.
• Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or a hand lamp. Never use a naked flame.
• Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter.
• Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit.
• Always supervise children around fireworks.
• NEVER throw fireworks.
• Keep all pets and animal indoors.
• Don’t set off noisy fireworks late at night and never after 11 pm.
Sparklers
• These are often viewed as being harmless but they do burn at fierce temperatures. To a young child, the heat from a sparkler is equivalent to the heat from a welding torch.
• Never give sparklers to young children under five.
• Always wear gloves with sparklers, preferably leather ones.
• Hold it at arms length and always have an adult light it.
• Never wave sparklers about near anyone else as you could burn them.
• Never hold a baby in your arms when you are holding a sparkler.
• When the sparkler has finished, put it into a bucket of cold water straight away.
What you should know when buying fireworks
• Fireworks must not be sold to children under 16 years of age.
• Fireworks cannot and should not be bought in Northern Ireland without a licence. The only exceptions will be Category 1 i.e. sparklers and indoor fireworks.
• To fire any outdoor firework you must apply to the NIO for a licence.
• Only Category 2 garden fireworks can be purchased by the general public.
• Fireworks of erratic flight, mini-rockets, bangers and air bombs are illegal.
• The cost of a fireworks licence is £30. When applying for one you must specify who is using the fireworks.
• Fireworks should not be fired between the hours of 11.00 pm and 7.00 am
Help us to help you!
If you have information on the illegal sale of fireworks ring your local police station or use the Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111
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