1. Police Update There had been little change in the type and regularity of incidents from the last CPLC meeting. Police operations were ongoing and focused on anti-social behaviour, creeper and house burglaries, underage drinking and driving whilst under intoxication. Aghalee had been reasonably quiet, whilst Ballinderry Residents’ Youth Diversion Scheme, it was hoped, would make a positive contribution to community cohesion. ( For Glenavy see below)
2. Aghalee Traffic violations were still of concern, and the police would continue to monitor speed, and as with other areas, increased attention would turn to secondary and B Class roads to deter road crime : especially drivers continuing to drive whilst under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
3. Ballinderry. Situation in Ballinderry, with regarding anti-social behaviour and property damage, appeared to be showing a general improvement. Stephen commented on the excellent facilities at Lower Ballinderry Primary School.
4. Glenavy Henry brought to the attention of the meeting his, and the residents’ concerns due to repeated small fires in the grounds of the church and other locations within Glenavy. It was felt that it was only a matter of time before either serious injury or extensive property damage was reported. The police would increase patrol time to Glenavy, but all members were reminded to encourage speedy and accurate reporting to the police, as soon as an incident has, or is about to occur!
5. Maghaberry Traffic violations, especially speeding, were discussed with the police intention to increase the level of attention to the areas highlighted by Will and others.
6. Moira The new proposed changes to road alignments, traffic lights, traffic control and public safety were discussed in detail. Developments will be awaited with interest.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
Stolen vehicle and theft - Moira
Stolen Vehicle
White Vauxhall Astra K253MPN (1993 model) stolen from Lisburn yesterday evening and was used in the theft of petrol from Glenavy Road Service Station, Moira this morning around 6:30am.
If sighted please notify police.
White Vauxhall Astra K253MPN (1993 model) stolen from Lisburn yesterday evening and was used in the theft of petrol from Glenavy Road Service Station, Moira this morning around 6:30am.
If sighted please notify police.
Friday, 29 January 2010
All Areas Miscellaneous
Rogue Traders
Traders using Yellow Ford Transit Pick Up VRM NA55XDO have been targeting elderly residents in the Dunmurry Village area and appear to be charging excessive prices for power washing services.
Despite being handsomely paid for carrying out work for one resident, they returned the following morning and attempted to encourage the resident into handing over even more cash. This vehicle had previously been noted calling at the same address 3 or 4 times over the course of one day.
Please bear in mind the hard sell tactics that are employed by these persons when securing work from vulnerable members of the community. If this vehicle is sighted please notify police.
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There were reports a white transit van JNZ8851 driving around the Culcavy area yesterday with 3 males on board, southern accents claiming they were cleaning roofs, paying a lot of attention to houses.
As a result of a stop and check by police it was established the above persons were about to carry out work on the home of an elderly lady who felt she was being pressurised into having the work done which was £350 for powerwashing her drive! She wished the persons to leave and they did so on the request of police.
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Stolen Vehicle
White Vauxhall Astra K253MPN (1993 model) stolen from Lisburn yesterday evening and was used in the theft of petrol from Glenavy Road Service Staion, Moira this morning around 6:30am. If sighted please notify police.
Traders using Yellow Ford Transit Pick Up VRM NA55XDO have been targeting elderly residents in the Dunmurry Village area and appear to be charging excessive prices for power washing services.
Despite being handsomely paid for carrying out work for one resident, they returned the following morning and attempted to encourage the resident into handing over even more cash. This vehicle had previously been noted calling at the same address 3 or 4 times over the course of one day.
Please bear in mind the hard sell tactics that are employed by these persons when securing work from vulnerable members of the community. If this vehicle is sighted please notify police.
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There were reports a white transit van JNZ8851 driving around the Culcavy area yesterday with 3 males on board, southern accents claiming they were cleaning roofs, paying a lot of attention to houses.
As a result of a stop and check by police it was established the above persons were about to carry out work on the home of an elderly lady who felt she was being pressurised into having the work done which was £350 for powerwashing her drive! She wished the persons to leave and they did so on the request of police.
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Stolen Vehicle
White Vauxhall Astra K253MPN (1993 model) stolen from Lisburn yesterday evening and was used in the theft of petrol from Glenavy Road Service Staion, Moira this morning around 6:30am. If sighted please notify police.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
General - Counterfeit Coinage - follow up information
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.
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.
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.
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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,
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!
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