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June 2025
THE SYSTEM WORKS!
Having spoken to our Neighbourhood Policing Sgt earlier today (12th June), she was keen to let me know that a local resident reported their concerns regarding 2 men acting suspiciously in the Mavis Avenue / Birchwood Drive area the previous evening. As a direct result of the information the resident provided, a vehicle was stopped, stolen property recovered, and an arrest made in a relatively short space of time.
Although not all calls will have such a great result – it is worth making a call. If you suspect a crime is in progress ring 999, otherwise, ring 101 and pass on any relevant information. If you can provide a description and / or vehicle details, so much the better. Well done to the resident who did just that!
CRIMES* REPORTED 12.5.25 – 11.6.25 *Acquisitive Crime + Damage
(Excludes crimes of a domestic nature, neighbour / employment disputes, non-payment of goods, e.g. shop thefts)
Date | Time of Day | Crime | Location | Comments |
13.5.25 | 2144 hrs | Attempt Burglary - Business Prem | Kighill Lane | 3 unknown offenders damaged the shutters at the front of premises, believed in an attempt to gain access. Damage caused to the shutters but no entry gained |
16 - 17.5.25 | 2100 - 1600 hrs | Criminal Damage | Newstead Abbey Park | Offenders rode electric bikes / motorbikes on the cricket pitch causing damage to it by doing doughnuts |
16 - 19.5.25 | Not Known | Theft of Vehicle | Chapel Lane | Offender stole a 1 tonne dumper from a building site |
17 - 19.5.25 | Not Known | Criminal Damage | Newstead Abbey Park | Offenders scratched homophobic and antisemitic graffiti into a wall |
14 - 24.5.25 | Not Known | Theft | Ricket Lane | Offenders stole 55 sheep from a remote field |
16 - 27.5.25 | Not Known | Theft of Vehicle | Blidworth Waye | Offender(s) stole a motorcycle which had been left at the side of the road, chained to a lamp post after a road traffic collision. Offender(s) cut the chain and possibly stole it with the keys as they may have been left at the scene by the victim in error |
27 - 28.5.25 | 1800 - 0420 hrs | Theft | Haggnook Wood | Offender stole cash and items from a bedroom at the property - believed by a lawful visitor |
2.6.25 | 1830 - 2200 hrs | Criminal Damage | Oakwood Drive | Offender(s) smashed rear window of a vehicle parked on the road |
11.6.25 | Approx 2000 hrs | Theft of Vehicle | Birchwood Drive | Offenders loaded a dumper from a building site into a van and drove away. Arrest made. |
DRONES
Drones can be extremely useful to many businesses and the emergency services; they can be used for things such as mapping and surveying purposes and for search and rescue operations. Those with cameras have the ability to reach and capture images from heights and perspectives that may otherwise be impossible to see.
Flying drones recreationally is also becoming popular. If you have one, please do familiarise yourself with the rules. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Drone and Model Aircraft Code govern the regulations for drones. Full details can be found at: https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code.
Important points to note (there is only room here to include a brief sample – please read the Drone Code):
· Only those people who own drones under 250g without a camera are exempt from the need to register with the CAA. If it does have a camera, you must register for an Operator ID. (If the drone is 250g or over, you are required to register for both an Operator ID and Flyer ID). · You may fly the drone over people, but NOT crowds. · Always keep your drone in direct sight and fly it below 120 m (400ft). · If your drone has a camera, you must respect other people’s privacy whenever you use it. (If you use it where people can expect privacy, such as in their home, garden etc., you are likely to be breaking data protection laws). · Do not fly where you may disturb or endanger animals or wildlife. · If your drone is 250g or over it must be kept at least 150m away from residential, recreational (sports facilities, parks etc.) commercial (shopping areas) and industrial sites.
Sue Harris
For further advice please visit our website: www.ravensheadneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk.
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