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SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION

8/9/08 - A burglary occurred at 02:00hrs this morning at Lostock Court, Ward Street. Three males have gained access to the grounds via an insecure gate, then entered the building via an open window. Property was stolen.

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GARAGE BURGLARY

22/7/08 - Between 01:00hrs and 01:05hrs on 21st July, offenders broke into the locked garage of a semi detached property on Lostock View and stole two pedal cycles. Householders are reminded to secure not only external doors and windows, but also, where possible, the property inside.

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THEFT FROM A VEHICLE

22/7/08 - At 04:20hrs on 20th July offenders stole a Sat-Nav from the dashboard of a van parked on Doodstone Avenue. Although the vehicle was locked at the time, they broke the drivers window to gain entry. This shows the importance of removing valuables.

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INSECURE VEHICLES

2/7/08 - Between 22:00hrs, 30th June and 10:00hrs 1st July, unknown offenders have approached an insecure motor vehicle parked on a driveway on Todd Lane North. They have searched the vehicle but it's believed they were disturbed and made off undetected.

Over the same period, a similar incident took place on Cherry Trees. Please remove valuables and lock vehicles when unattended.

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BURGLARIES

30/6/08 - Between 22:00hrs and 22:25hrs on 28th June, offenders have approached a terraced property on Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, via a dark alleyway and open yard. They have opened an unlocked window on the ground floor, climbed into the kitchen and removed items from the kitchen worktop. The offenders were then disturbed by the occupants and left the scene undetected.

13/6/08 - Between 22:00hrs 11th June and 07:00hrs 12th June, unknown offenders have approached the rear of a residential property on St. Gerrard’s Road. Using a flat bladed instrument, they unscrewed the bolt part of the lock on the shed. A pedal cycle was then stolen and the offenders made off undetected.

A further burglary occurred at 14:00hrs on 12th June on Hennel Lane. Four unknown males have approached the rear of a locked and secure house. Using an implement which was found close by, they broke a small back door kitchen window then reached in and forced the lock on the window to gain entry. At this point the offenders were disturbed by neighbours and left the scene over a field at the rear.

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THEFT FROM PERSON

10/6/08 - At 10:05hrs 9/6/08 an unknown offender approached the aggrieved on Hope Terrace and stole a purse out of either the aggrieved’s bag or trouser pocket. The offender removed the cash and then disposed of the purse in a nearby wheelie bin. £75 was stolen. A reminder for everyone to be vigilant and to ensure that purses are kept securely fastened in your handbags and, where possible, not to carry large sums of money.

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VEHICLES DAMAGED

18/05/08 - Wateringpool Lane – Criminal damage to vehicles – This occurred between 20:30 hrs 18/5/08 and 20:30 hrs 19/5/08 – The offender has approached a vehicle which was parked on a driveway and jumped on the bonnet, causing damage.

19/05/08 - Moss Street. – Interfering with a motor vehicle - This occurred between 17:00 hrs 19/5/08 and 22:45 hrs 19/5/08 – Unknown offender(s) have approached 2 unattended mopeds which were parked on a garden pathway. Offender(s) have snapped off the steering lock of the moped to release it but unable to cut through the chain securing the vehicle. Offender(s) have then gone to a 2nd moped, have snapped the chain and have tried to hot wire the ignition. Offender(s) have been unsuccessful and have left the scene undetected.

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SPATE OF BURGLARIES

There have been a number of burglaries in and around Lostock Hall, some premises being attacked whilst occupants were away on holidays. Please be extra vigilant, take all sensible precautions (doors locked, alarm systems on, etc) and report anything suspicious to the Police.

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Lostock Hall Police Newsletter - June 08

Crime & Disorder Report - February 08