SIGN STOLEN

13/4/10 - Over the last couple of evenings a vast amount of Conservative campaign signs (like those you see advertising houses for sale) have either been stolen or damaged (mainly stolen). The most recent signs have been stolen from the following areas overnight; Sheep Hill Lane New Longton, Lindle Lane Hutton, Pope Lane Whitestake. There have been a vast amount of signs stolen in different areas in and around the Western Parishes and due to the localities and nature of these crimes we have limited information to assist us. Police ask that you remain vigilant and if you see anything suspicious including vehicles/persons you think might be involved can you ring 999 immediately.

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HOME SECURITY

1/3/10 - The incident referred to here happened in the Much Hoole area, which has recently encountered a number of bike thefts. Follow up enquiries are being made to ascertain whether the individuals are also responsible for earlier incidents.

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SPEED AWARENESS

7/12/09 - Pupils from Ashbridge Primary School are joining forces with their local Neighbourhood Policing Team to take part in a speed camera exercise on Friday 11 December. Speeding traffic on local roads has been identified as a PACT (Police and Communities Together) priority by local residents. As a result, the speed camera exercise will be held close to Ashbridge Primary School in Hutton, to address the residents concerns about the high speeds at which motorists are travelling past the school. Trained police officers will use a hand held camera which records the speed at which motorists are travelling. Motorists stopped for speeding just above the speed limit will be given the option of a fixed penalty notice or speaking to the pupils of Ashbridge Primary School to answer questions about why they were speeding. However anyone speeding excessively will be automatically issued a Fixed Penalty Notice. The children will also highlight to motorists the dangers and consequences that speeding can cause to others. Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer, Paul Fitzpatrick, said "Involving young people in speed awareness activity is a very effective way of highlighting both to motorists and to local children the importance of road safety".

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BIKES

29/9/09 - At this moment in time Police are experiencing an unusual number of bikes being stolen in the Western Parishes area. The majority of these are insecure and seem to be mountain bikes or similar. It seems that whoever is responsible for these thefts will take them from garages if they have to. Please spread the word to all to ensure that:
Bikes are not left insecure when out and about.
Bikes are not left on view.
Bikes are post coded (If there are any persons requiring their bikes or other property being property marked contact PCSO Paul Fitzpatrick).
Garages are not left open, displaying the contents.
Garages are locked.
The reason that residents living in the Western Parishes are being targeted at present is because it is being made very easy for this type of criminal. Please be mindful of your current situation and please KEEP IT LOCKED.

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CHURCH DAMAGE

21/9/09 - Damage took place at St Michaels Church at Much Hoole recently. Some persons have thrown coins (50p and 5p that were used are the old type not in circulation) through 17 stained glass windows, causing approximately £15,500 worth of damage. Due to its locality Police seem to be short of possible offenders however the lines of enquiries are continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police immediately.

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GARDENS

11/4/09 - In recent weeks Police have noticed that garden troughs have become desirable to the undesirable. These troughs can cost quite a lot of money and it seems that even if they weigh heavy this does not deter the efforts of thieves. Please spread the word so we can try to avoid any more disappearing.

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DISRUPTION

21/3/09 - A Police message.

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