Bogus Telephone Calls
A local elderly lady was phoned and informed by male with asian accent that her bank had made a mistake and that she was entitled to a refund which could be credited to her account if she sent £500:00 through the post office to IGWEEMEKA New Delhi.
The caller stated he represented the Ministry of Justice, Bank reclaim department telephone number 02032863744.
He already knew the lady's date of birth and telephone number . Thankfully on this occasion no money was been transferred.
Please be wary of such telephone calls and ensure elderly and vulnerable family and neighbours are made aware. Under no circumstances give out bank details to anyone who you cannot identify.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Alcohol - Parents, children and you.
“1 in 10 young people who have drunk alcohol have ended up in trouble with the police”.
Alcohol can reduce your child’s inhibitions and make them do things which are out of character.
They can get involved in anti-social/criminal behaviour within a community.
This could lead to your child being involved with the police and possibly resulting in your child getting a criminal record which can make it harder for them to get a job when they’re older.
It can also affect them if they are going abroad because some countries may refuse entry to people with a criminal record.
Alcohol can make your child more likely to be:
• A victim of a violent assault or other crimes.
It has been found that the younger people are when they drink the more likely they are to be a victim of violence.
It can also make them more vulnerable to:
• Injuries from accidents, for example falls and road accidents;
• Using other drugs or solvents;
• Unwanted sexual activity, unsafe sexual activity, which can lead to sexually transmitted infections (STI) or unplanned pregnancy;
• Problems at school, such as poorer school performance or truancy;
• Having difficulties in relationships with family or friends.
For more information
• For support and advice for parents, contact the Parents’ Advice Centre confidential and free helpline on 0808 8010 722 or go to www.parentsadvicecentre.org
• For adults on alcohol go to www.knowyourlimits.info
• If you are worried about poor mental health, either your own or that of your child, or interested in maintaining good mental health, go to www.mindingyourhead.info
• If you are in distress or despair, contact Lifeline, a free and confidential 24 hour helpline on 0808 808 8000
Alcohol can reduce your child’s inhibitions and make them do things which are out of character.
They can get involved in anti-social/criminal behaviour within a community.
This could lead to your child being involved with the police and possibly resulting in your child getting a criminal record which can make it harder for them to get a job when they’re older.
It can also affect them if they are going abroad because some countries may refuse entry to people with a criminal record.
Alcohol can make your child more likely to be:
• A victim of a violent assault or other crimes.
It has been found that the younger people are when they drink the more likely they are to be a victim of violence.
It can also make them more vulnerable to:
• Injuries from accidents, for example falls and road accidents;
• Using other drugs or solvents;
• Unwanted sexual activity, unsafe sexual activity, which can lead to sexually transmitted infections (STI) or unplanned pregnancy;
• Problems at school, such as poorer school performance or truancy;
• Having difficulties in relationships with family or friends.
For more information
• For support and advice for parents, contact the Parents’ Advice Centre confidential and free helpline on 0808 8010 722 or go to www.parentsadvicecentre.org
• For adults on alcohol go to www.knowyourlimits.info
• If you are worried about poor mental health, either your own or that of your child, or interested in maintaining good mental health, go to www.mindingyourhead.info
• If you are in distress or despair, contact Lifeline, a free and confidential 24 hour helpline on 0808 808 8000
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
General - All Areas
Burglary In the last month there has been a number of 'garage door' type burglaries in the Lisburn area.
Most of these burglaries have occurred in daylight hours in the areas of the Glenavy Road (Airport Road) between Moira and Nutts Corner, where the aim seems to be the theft of 'ride on lawnmowers', petrol driven garden machinery and small plant equipment.
The method in each case is similar in that, entry has been gained through the main garage door which is normally rammed by a van or heavy vehicle.
All of the residences burgled to date, appear to have been vulnerable because neighbouring dwellings have been a significant distance away. A white transit van bearing false registration plates, has been seen in the vicinity of some of these burglaries.
Rural residents in particular are therefore asked to be vigilant as to any suspicious vehicles, persons or activity in the area and to advise police with details should anything give cause for suspicion or concern.
Ensure when carrying out garden maintenance that equipment is secured behind closed garage doors and that the property is left secure when vacant. As we enter the "grass cutting" period no doubt such criminals will increasingly be on the lookout for easy identification of potential theft locations.
Most of these burglaries have occurred in daylight hours in the areas of the Glenavy Road (Airport Road) between Moira and Nutts Corner, where the aim seems to be the theft of 'ride on lawnmowers', petrol driven garden machinery and small plant equipment.
The method in each case is similar in that, entry has been gained through the main garage door which is normally rammed by a van or heavy vehicle.
All of the residences burgled to date, appear to have been vulnerable because neighbouring dwellings have been a significant distance away. A white transit van bearing false registration plates, has been seen in the vicinity of some of these burglaries.
Rural residents in particular are therefore asked to be vigilant as to any suspicious vehicles, persons or activity in the area and to advise police with details should anything give cause for suspicion or concern.
Ensure when carrying out garden maintenance that equipment is secured behind closed garage doors and that the property is left secure when vacant. As we enter the "grass cutting" period no doubt such criminals will increasingly be on the lookout for easy identification of potential theft locations.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Abridged Minutes CPLC Meeting Wednesday, 10th February, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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