THEFT
A ride on lawnmower and push mower have been stolen within the last 20 minutes from an address in the Feumore Road, Ballyvannon area of Lisburn.
A white transit with blackened windows was noted earlier in the area heading in the direction of Ballinderry / Genavy.
If you can assist in identifying any vehicles or persons please contact police with details. Ensure gardening machinery and premises are secure when not in use.
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Aghalee - Suspicious Vehicles
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
CSN Message
Burglary / Suspicious Vehicle
Around 2:45pm yesterday afternoon at least two males using a black Renault Megane are believed to have activated a house alarm in a property on the Mullaghcarton Road area of Lisburn. It is believed that these males were using a black Renault Megane car.
Around 1:15pm an elderly resident in Killowen Park Lisburn disturbed two teenagers in the house who made off with a handbag and cash. Both were males described as one wearing a royal blue top and the other wearing a black hoody.
Also in Killowen Park around 1pm two males were noted acting suspiciously around various properties. One is described as wearing a dark denim shirt and the other wearing a baseball cap. They were observed driving off in a black car.
The three incidents may well be connected.
Did you observe a black Renault Megane style car in the area? Can you offer a description of the two males involved or a registration of the vehicles?
If so please contact police with details. Please be aware of any activity involving a vehicle or persons as described above acting suspiciously in your area and contact police if concerned.
Theft
A 15' Super Simms speedboat and trailer were stolen between Tuesday 21st June and Thursday morning from a property on the Old Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn.
The boat is white in colour. Did you see any boats being towed in the area and if son can you decribe the vehicle, occupants or details of the registration?
If so please contact police at Lisburn.
Suspicious Vehicle
A burglary / vehicle theft was interrupted at Robinsons 4x4 Sales, Moira Road Hillsborough. Three males were believed to be trying to steal a vehicle when disturbed by neighbours. They made off in a red Audi A4 car towards the A1 carriageway.
Again if you can assist in identifying this vehicle or occupants please contact police with details.
Burglary / Suspicious Vehicle
Around 2:45pm yesterday afternoon at least two males using a black Renault Megane are believed to have activated a house alarm in a property on the Mullaghcarton Road area of Lisburn. It is believed that these males were using a black Renault Megane car.
Around 1:15pm an elderly resident in Killowen Park Lisburn disturbed two teenagers in the house who made off with a handbag and cash. Both were males described as one wearing a royal blue top and the other wearing a black hoody.
Also in Killowen Park around 1pm two males were noted acting suspiciously around various properties. One is described as wearing a dark denim shirt and the other wearing a baseball cap. They were observed driving off in a black car.
The three incidents may well be connected.
Did you observe a black Renault Megane style car in the area? Can you offer a description of the two males involved or a registration of the vehicles?
If so please contact police with details. Please be aware of any activity involving a vehicle or persons as described above acting suspiciously in your area and contact police if concerned.
Theft
A 15' Super Simms speedboat and trailer were stolen between Tuesday 21st June and Thursday morning from a property on the Old Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn.
The boat is white in colour. Did you see any boats being towed in the area and if son can you decribe the vehicle, occupants or details of the registration?
If so please contact police at Lisburn.
Suspicious Vehicle
A burglary / vehicle theft was interrupted at Robinsons 4x4 Sales, Moira Road Hillsborough. Three males were believed to be trying to steal a vehicle when disturbed by neighbours. They made off in a red Audi A4 car towards the A1 carriageway.
Again if you can assist in identifying this vehicle or occupants please contact police with details.
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Holiday Advice
`Willie Nickit?` – Yes he will!!*Picture courtesy of Safer Lisburn*
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Help to make your community safer, and deter criminals by securing your property, by reporting suspicious activity promptly to police, and by demonstrating that you are switched on to crime prevention.
Holidays? - Want Peace of Mind while you’re Away?
Follow this good advice on making your home more secure:
Make your home look like it’s occupied. Use automatic timer switches to turn lights on when it gets dark.
Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries.
Avoid discussing holiday plans where strangers may hear details of your absence from home.
Tidy the garden before you go and trim back any plants that obstruct the view to your house.
Remove valuable items from view, place documents and valuables in a safe, if you have one.
Ask neighbours to keep an eye on your property. Have them remove your post and leave a contact number for them in the case of emergency.
Is there a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the area? Local Police will tell you if there is one.
Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination.
Remember to lock all outside doors and windows, and if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set.
Park your car tight to the garage door to prevent forced access.
Finally, just before you leave, spend a couple of minutes checking that you’ve done all you can to secure your property, so you can leave with peace of mind!
Help to make your community safer, and deter criminals by securing your property, by reporting suspicious activity promptly to police, and by demonstrating that you are switched on to crime prevention.
Holidays? - Want Peace of Mind while you’re Away?
Follow this good advice on making your home more secure:
Make your home look like it’s occupied. Use automatic timer switches to turn lights on when it gets dark.
Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries.
Avoid discussing holiday plans where strangers may hear details of your absence from home.
Tidy the garden before you go and trim back any plants that obstruct the view to your house.
Remove valuable items from view, place documents and valuables in a safe, if you have one.
Ask neighbours to keep an eye on your property. Have them remove your post and leave a contact number for them in the case of emergency.
Is there a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the area? Local Police will tell you if there is one.
Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination.
Remember to lock all outside doors and windows, and if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set.
Park your car tight to the garage door to prevent forced access.
Finally, just before you leave, spend a couple of minutes checking that you’ve done all you can to secure your property, so you can leave with peace of mind!
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