Neighbourhood Watch Ringmaster Alerts

Message to Banbury Rural - Thursday 22nd April
Yesterday morning between 9.30 and 10.15am a Green Land Rover Defender 'G' Reg with a 14ft trailer with half mesh sides was stolen from Apple Tree Road, Cropredy.The trailer had a blue sit on mower inside and there was a 5 month old bull terrier puppy inside the vehicle.

If anyone saw anything suspicious or has any information that may help police enquiries with this incident. Please telephone 08458 505 505 with information to the Cherwell Priority Crime Team, quoting URN 371 21/04/2010

Message to All - Thursday 22nd April
Sightings are requested by our Priority Crime Team for a Silver Renault Laguna Car. Registration No. V405 ERX

If sighted please do not approach the vehicle. Please call the police with details of location or direction of travel and description of any occupants on 08458 505 505 with information to the Cherwell Priority Crime Team.

Message to Banbury Rural - Wednesday 14th April
There have been several suspicious incidents over the last week in the Banbury Rural area. Equipment was also stolen from a container in a yard on the Micombe Road, Nr Wigginton.

If anyone has seen or sees anything suspicious in the area, or has any information please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 with information to PCSO Lana Smith or 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to all Neighbourhood Watch - Monday 12th April
Three people have been arrested in connection with the burglaries to public houses.  We would like to thank you for your vigilance and ask you to continue calling in if you see any suspicious activity.

If you see anything suspicious or have any information telephone 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to all Neighbourhood Watch - Thursday 8th April
Could we please make you aware that there have been a number of public houses broken in to, particularly in the Bicester and Kidlington area, but they may offend elsewhere!
The offenders have predominately targetted the fruit machines.

Would you mind calling in to your local PH to make them aware? If they have an alarm please ask them to ensure it is set. If however they have a problem with setting their alarm could they please alert the police that the alarm is not working so that police can, if possible, pay passing attention.
Could you ensure your local PH has the police switchboard tel no. 08458 505 505?

If you see or hear anything unusual around Public houses or any other buildings, whatever the time of night please call the police immediately using 999. If you have seen or heard anything unusual over the past few weeks which may assist with enquiries please let us know - however insignificant you think the information may be.

Message to Adderbury - Thursday 25th March
We have received reports of criminal damage to vehicles in the village.
Please can you remain extra vigilant and alert neighbours. Please report any suspicious behaviour or sightings of crimal damage to PCSO Lana Smith, Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Team on 08458 505 505. If you see a crime in progress please dial 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to Bodicote and Banbury Thursday 18th March
Between 1100 and 1330 there was a burglary in Weeping Cross Bodicote. Offenders gained access to the house by punching a hole in the window. A TV was stolen.

Please could you call the police if you saw or heard anything unusual around that time? if you have any information which may assist with enquiries please call 08458 505 505 and quote URN 716 of today 18.3.10.

Message to All - Wednesday 17th  March
A distraction burglary has just happened at 1345 hrs, just South of our Area. A male claiming to be from the electricity board called at as house and stole a wallet.

Please alert neighbours and be extra vigilant the male could be travelling across our area.
Male described as - White, 5' approx, stocky build, approx 40 yrs, hair brushed forwarded with a spikey bit at front, wearing a V neck grey and green pull over and trousers.

If you see anything suspicious or have any information please contact the police on 08458 505 505 with information 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to Rural & Country Watch - Tuesday 16th February
Please be on the look out for people and vehicles behaving suspiciously in the rural area, particularly around Farms. Overnight 14th/15th March, two heavy agricultural cultivators were stolen from a Farm in Bodicote.

If anyone saw any suspicious activity Sunday night or if you see any unknown vehicles on your property please note the vehicle registration number and report to the police. Any information can be reported to Cherwell Priority Crime Team on 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to Rural NHW - Monday 15th March
With reference top Friday's message regarding the vehicle seen stealing fuel in Adderbury. A Blue Renault Megane, Reg No. R383 GCG

The occupants of the car were arrested over the weekend. However, they have now been released on bail, so please continue to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Please alert neighbours. If you see this vehicle please telephone the police with details of location, occupants and direction of travel. If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please telephone the Cherwell Priority Crime Team on 08458 505 505 with information or 999 for immediate police attention.

Message to Banbury Rural - Wednesday 10th March
 There have been a number of incidents in the villages over the last couple of weeks.
Last night Diesel was stolen and forced entry to farm buildings occurred in Epwell.
A JCB was stolen from Shenington overnight.
Fuel was stolen from vehicles in Shenington last week.
Heating Oil was stolen last week from Wroxton.
And Heating oil was also stolen from North Newington at the end of February.

Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant if you see anything suspicious or have any information please telephone Cherwell Priority Crime Team on 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.
 Deborah

Message to Adderbury -  Friday 5th March
Overnight there have been 4 vehicles broken into, in Mill Lane and the High Street. Please be extra vigilant and encourage neighbours to always remove items from view in their vehicles. If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious please contact the Priority crime team via the switchboard 08458 505 505.
 Jayne Taylor
Crime prevention and reduction advisor

Message to All - Thursday 18th February

It had been to report to us today that over last weekend a Female described as 5' 6", blonde, wearing a yellow jacket was collecting door to door for the Haiti Appeal in the area. She was asking for bank details at the door. Please alert neighbours and remember to never give out your bank details to any cold callers. If you have any information or see aything suspicious, please telephone the police on 08458 505 505.

Police issue warning about fake £20 notes in Banbury Wednesday 17 February 2010, 2:35pm

Thames Valley Police is warning members of the public and businesses to be vigilant after fake bank notes were discovered circulating in Banbury over the past two weeks. More than £400 in fake £20 notes has now been seized by officers from three of the town's licensed premises. Sgt Bryan Percival, from the Banbury town neighbourhood team, said: "We arrested two men at the Fleur De Lys in Broad Street on the 24 January, who were detained by door staff after they allegedly tried to pay with forged notes. "At the time we believed this to be an isolated incident; however, a short while later we discovered that another premise had been targeted and another discovered last week following a pub watch meeting. "We believe that pubs and bars are being targeted as they are often busy, darkly lit venues, where staff are trying to serve customers as quickly as possible." All of the forged notes have been £20 and of a varying degree of quality. The forged notes can be easily identified: The metal strip that runs through the forged notes is painted on in silver paint and does not run through the note. The type of paper used is noticeably different to that of genuine bank notes The Harlequin design in the top middle section of the Queen side of the note where it says Bank of England is missing from all the notes (visible only with UV light). A genuine note does not absorb the liquid from a UV marker pen. The two men, aged 23 and 24, have been released on police bail to return to Banbury police station on 1 March. Sgt Percival added: "We would urge anyone with information about this to contact us as soon as possible." Sgt Percival has created a Youtube video with hints and tips of how to spot a fake £20 note.

Anyone with information can contact Sgt Percival via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505, or alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Oxfordshire Communications Team (01865) 266030

Wednesday 17th February Please alert neighbours.

Two distractions burglaries have taken place involving bogus police officers. One occurred in Bicester at 5.15pm yesterday in Ray Road, Kings End and another in The Fairway, Bretch Hill, Banbury at 8pm last night. In both incidents males claimed to be Police Officers and gained entry into houses. Three males have been described as white, 20yrs,one was tall, slim, fair hair, wearing dark clothing, another described as 5' 8", short black hair, blue jeans and average build. A black car possible a ford focus was also seen at both incidents. Please alert neighbours especially the elderly and remain extra vigilant.

If you see anything suspicious or have any information please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 or 999 for immediate police attention.


12th February 2010 Message to everyone due to the amount of similar offences across the area.

Last night in Blackthorn there was an attempted distraction burglary. Offenders pretending to be police officers gained access to an elderly gentleman's bungalow. They said there were people in his garden and showed him some cash that allegedly had been retrieved - they asked him to check his money. Fortunately he said his was in the bank and they left. Please be extra vigilant and remind any particularly elderly neighbours not to let anyone in even if they say they are from the police. If you any of your neighbours have an unexpected visitor saying they are from the police then they should keep them on the doorstep- preferably using the door chain or closing the door and talking through the letterbox. Ask the 'officer' for his name and shoulder number and call 08458 505505 and check with the control room that they are legitimate. Any genuine police officer won't mind waiting. There have been many of these incidents across Thames Valley and neighbouring forces over the past few months.

 Jayne Taylor Crime reduction advisor.



27 December - Adderbury
3 males wearing blue overalls and stab vests, stated that they needed to get into victim's addresses quickly and check it, as a suspected burglar has been stopped with cash further down the street. Males show a stolen Police Warrant Card as ID, one victim saw that it was a female's name.
Please do not let any unexpected callers, into your home even if they appear to rush you.
Take police warrant card or the name and shoulder number from it and phone police on 08458 505 505 to check their identity as a genuine officer.
If you have any information please telephone with details to Cherwell Priority Crime Team, Banbury Police Station on 08458 505 505.

Thursday 10th December - Adderbury
An incident happened this morning around 9am in Adderbury, Village.
A male claiming to be from the council knocked the door of a house in Adderbury. He said he had come to see about the condition of the garden shed. When the resident said she would ring the council to check he left the property immediately.
Description of male, white, 60 yrs, grey hair, wearing a knee length dark coat.
Please alert neighbours especially the elderly. If you have any suspicious caller please telephone the police on 999 for immediate attention and 08458 505 505 with any information. Please quote URN 286 of 10/12/09.

Wednesday 25th November
A distraction burglary has took place at 4.30pm today in South Newington Village.
The white male claimed to be from EDF Electricity. He is described as white, late 30's, wearing a parker coat, Dark track suit bottoms, Black trainers with a beige strip and a dark grey woollen hair.
He is thought to be driving a small silver car.
Please alert neighbours as he is possible travelling around the local area. If you see anything suspicious or have any information please contact the police on 08458 505 505 with information for the attention of Cherwell Priority Crime Team or 999 for immediate police attention.

Thursday 12th November
We have had reports of spare wheels being stolen from vehicles where the wheel is accessible from underneath the vehicle. Transit Vans have been the main target.
If you own such vehicle or know of someone who has one, please can you ensure that you check before making your journey that the spare wheel has not being stolen.
Also can you alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant, please report any suspicious activity to police on 08458 505 505.
If you see a crime in progress please telephone 999.

Friday November 6th

There has been another distraction type burglary in Souldern yesterday lunchtime. This time the offenders phoned the victim saying they were from the Water board and they were going to be calling on her. They arrived and have stolen items from the house.
The victim is very elderly and didn't call the police when it happened as she didn't want to waste our time! It has been reported to us this morning by a visitor to her home.
Please make all elderly people in your area aware of this new method of ringing first and that they should be extra careful about allowing anyone into their homes. Please encourage everyone to report anything at all suspicious immediately to the police.
Priority Crime team at Banbury are dealing with all of the recent incidents so please contact them via the switchboard 08458 505 505 if you have any information which may assist with enquiries.

 

Thursday 29 October
Please be aware that there has been yet another distraction burglary today at approx 1pm in the village of Kings Sutton near Banbury. A white male around 45-50 years was seen and it is thought there were others with him.
He said he had to come into the property to see to the washing machine.
As always please be vigilant and if you see anything suspicious at all then call the police immediately - it would be good to catch these offenders!
kind regards
Jayne Taylor
Crime prevention and reduction

Monday 26th October.
Suspicious people have been seen going door to door in Milcombe near to Banbury, this morning appox 12 noon.
Male offered to do work on the Gables.
Description of male: White, early 20's, Irish accent, slim build, 5' 10", short dark hair, wearing a dark jacket.
A neighbour has also seen a second male also knocking doors.

Also we have received information today that Burglars could be stealing recycling bins/boxes to use during burglaries, across our area. Please can you report any stolen recycling bins/boxes or if you come across any that have been dumped.

Any information please telephone the police on 08458 505 505

Friday 23 October 2009
This morning there has been a distraction burglary in Wheatley near Oxford. We know that sounds a long way away but
last week there was one at the same time in Wheatley and the next offence, later in the morning, was in Deddington near Banbury.
Offenders have gained access to the house saying they were from the Water Board. they are described as being in their 30s and smartly dressed. One had a brown cap, grey jacket and blue shirt and the other was wearing a waistcoat.
When challenged they made off at speed in a dark coloured saloon car.
Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to us using 999 if you believe there is a crime in progress.
Many thanks
Jayne Taylor
Crime prevention and reduction advisor.

Wednesday 26th August

This is message from PCSO Lana Smith. There have been several thefts of tools and trailers from outbuildings in the Banbury Rural area.

Please remain extra vigilant and alert neighbours. If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please contact the police on 08458 505 505.

Friday 21st August - Adderbury

There have been several incidents occur in Adderbury recently, mostly relating to Anti-social Behaviour.
Please can we ask NHW members to be extra vigilant and report any anti-social offences or behaviour if spotted.
Hopefully we can prevent and deter further incidents or damage occurring.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information. Please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 and report to Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Team.

Friday 21st August

Thieves are stealing from cars in rural locations. Several incidents have occurred over the last couple of days throughout the Cherwell Area.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. Please ensure vehicles are secured are all times. If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries.
Please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 and request information to Cherwell Priority Crime Team.

Wednesday 5 August - Message to Adderbury

Last night approx 6.30 pm a 92 year old gentleman was watching TV in Margaret Road, Twyford. A young male walked past his rear patio window and attracted his attention. Aggrieved discovered that he has been burgled = entry gained by forcing a rear window. He discovered another offender in his home who claimed to be a police officer.
Please alert your neighbours to be extra vigilant and if anyone saw anyone suspicious last night please call 08458 505 505 asap.

Thursday 23rd July

There have been 3 incidents involving White Vans acting suspiciously across the area.
On Tuesday 21st July, a White Ford Transit Van. Index No. T692 SDA was seen acting suspiciously in a Farm at Bloxham. Two males were attempting to steal diesel from a drum.
Wednesday 22nd July, a White Lorry with a trailer was seen acting suspiciously in Waller Drive, Banbury. Three males wearing hoods up were seen looking into gardens at 4am.
Wednesday 22nd July a White Citroen Van. Index No. R258 HNV were seen acting suspiciously in the village of North Aston.

Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. If you see any suspicious behaviour, vehicles or have any information that may help with police enquiries please contact the police on 08458 505 505.

Friday 17th July

The is a message from your Neighbourhood PCSO Lana Smith.
A suspicious incident happened in the village of North Newington on Wednesday evening around 8.45pm. The insecure front door to the house was opened and closed by an unknown person. The occupants are not aware of anything being stolen at the time, but do fear that the intruder was looking for car keys.

Please alert your neighbours and ensure all doors are lock at all times and be aware of any suspicious persons and vehicles.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information please contact the police on 08458 505 505

Wednesday 15th July

After mid night on 13th July '09 on the A34 at Weston on the Green.
4 x offenders's where seen to steal fuel from a Lorry.
Yesterday 2 tractors in Duns Tew Road, Hempton also had fuel stolen.

A Grey Ford Mondeo M226 PBW was sighted and made off.

Please alert your members and remain extra vigilant. If anyone has any information or any sightings of this vehicle please telephone the police on 08458 505 505

Friday 10th July

There have been a number of thefts of tools from Vans across the area.
Last night alone Thefts occurred in Bodicote, Twyford and Bicester.

A Burgundy Ford Mondeo and a White Transit Van could be connected with the thefts.

Please can you remain extra vigilant and alert neighbours, especially anyone who has a work van. If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquires, please contact the police on 08458 505 505.

Friday 10th July

Two burglaries have occurred over the last week in the Bicester Area.
One occurred in Church Road, Ardley, Nr Bicester between 0900hrs - 1045hrs yesterday Thursday 9th July. Entry was gained by smashing a rear door.

Another occurred last Thursday in Bure Park, Bicester between 1230hrs - 1250hrs.
Entry was gained again at the rear of the property, through a window.

A silver misubishi car, possibly a 'Y' reg maybe connected with both incidents.

These are possibly travelling criminals who are likely to hit anywhere within our area. Please be extra vigilant and report anything suspicious to the police.
If you have any information that may help with police enquiries please contact the police on 08458 505 505.

Tuesday 9th June

Several Distraction burglaries took place yesterday throughout Thames Valley Police Force.
One took place within Cherwell at 20.30hrs, Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott, Bicester. A Young Irish male called at house and asked to look at the back fence as he was doing work on the adjoining farm. A second male entered the house whilst resident was distracted.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. These offenders are in the Cherwell area, if you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please contact the police on 08458 505 505.

Tuesday 9th June

Sightings are requested for a Black Renault R686 RFC seen in suspicious circumstances. This vehicle is of interest to the Police and Trading Standards.
If sighted please telephone the police with details, on 08458 505 505 and request your information be passed onto PC Chris Field, Banbury Police Station.

Tuesday 9th June

Two high value burglaries took place yesterday. One in Twyford, Adderbury at 12.30hrs and one in Hempton at 14.15hrs.
Both burglaries occurred during the day and entry was at rear of properties.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. Should you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please telephone the police on 08458 505 505.

Friday 15th May

We have had three incidents reported this morning of males in two separate vehicles offering to gravel driveways, in the villages of Horley, Epwell and Sibford Gower.
White Mitsibishi pick-up truck and a Black Renault Megane have been seen. If they are in your village at this time or have any information please contact the police immediately.

Monday 11th May

We have had reports of suspicious people door knocking in the Banbury offering to tarmac driveways. Please be extra careful and vigilant. As always our advice is not to buy at the door.
If you are approached, please could you try and obtain details of the callers and if possible a vehicle registration number where possible.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information that can help with police enquiries, please telephone the police on 08458 505 505

Tuesday 28th April

Over the past month there have been 4 thefts of Number Plates from vehicles in the village.
Locations were Cross Hill Road, Meadow View, Tennis & Squash Club and The Pump House Garage.Please remain extra vigilant and alert neighbours. If you see anything suspicious or have information that may help with police enquiries, please contact the police on 08458 505 505.
Tamper proof number plates or tamper proof fixings on existing plates, can help prevent thefts. These are available from most car accessory stores or speak to your car mechanic.

Friday 24th April
An incident occurred in Bloxham yesterday afternoon, where 2 males offered to tarmac a driveway for £10, unfortunately the elderly gentleman agreed and once the work had been carried out they then asked for £180.
Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant. Please be aware of anyone selling tarmac at the door around the rural villages. The is a reminder that our advice is always not to buy and sell at the door.
If you see anything suspicious or have any information please telephone the police on 08458 505 505

Tuesday 19th May
There is still a problem with theft of number plates particularly in the local rural areas most recently in the areas of Fewcott/Fritwell and Ardley. Please be extra vigilant and if you should see any suspicious activity please contact the police immediately.
There are kits available from car accessory shops for securing number plates.

Urgent Ringmaster to All - Tuesday 21st April.
Sightings are urgently requested for a Green Golf, Index Number VF53BFV.
This vehicle was last seen in Banbury Town Centre at 12noon.
If sighted please dial 999 and quote URN 463 21/4/09.

Thursday 19th February
A BMW, 5 Series, Champagne Colour, Part Index S254BP*, with four males, described as possibly Travellers has been seen in the area acting suspiciously.
Possible link to Metal theft and has approached a company in Middleton Cheney this morning. Please can you look out for this vehicle and if seen in suspicious circumstances telephone the police a matter of urgency. If you have any other information that may help with police enquiries please telephone on 08458 505 505.

Message from Trading Standards.
Trading Standards are looking into an incident involving a couple of males who did some work on a roof in the Banbury area. They left some paperwork with the name Rooftech on it. If you, or a neighbour have had any dealings with this company or if you have any information that would assist please contact the Rogue Trader Team at Oxforshire Trading Standards their switchboard is 0845 051 0845

Message to Banbury area 10 February 2009
Last night at 7.45pm there was a distraction burglary in Freemans Road, Bodicote, Nr Banbury. Two male offenders said they were from the water board and there had been an explosion.
One was described as 5'4" medium build about 30 years of age and was wearing dark trousers and a black leather jacket. The other male was younger but there is no description.
There have been similar offences across Oxfordshire so please be extra vigilant and alert your neighbours not to let anyone in posing as the water board, and to double check the identity of any other callers.

Message to Adderbury Monday 9 February 2009
The Neighbourhood team would like you to be extra vigilant at the moment as there have been a number of reports of anti-social behaviour, theft from cars and damage to cars in Adderbury - predominantly around The Rise and Rochester Way areas.
Could you please contact the Banbury Rural Neighbourhood team via the switchboard 08458 505505 if you have any information at all which may assist with enquiries.
Please alert your neighbours to be extra vigilant and remove all items from their vehicles.

Message to Banbury
We have received a few calls about an alarm company cold calling saying they are from the police. As always we advise to always get three quotes when purchasing such items. If you do want an alarm then you should look for a company which is National Security Inspectorate (NSI) approved.Or phone me if you want further advice,
Also can you please be extra careful when out shopping as we have had a number of thefts from handbags/purses and wallets in the town recently.

Monday 2nd February
Theft of tools from a vehilce has occured over the weekend in Tadmarton Road, Bloxham.
Please alert your neighbours and remove valuables from parked vehicles. If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquries, please telephone the police on 08458 505 505 and request information be passed onto Cherwell Priority Crime Team.

Thursday 29th January
Please be aware that there was an incident at Morrison's on Saturday lunchtime, where a lady used her Chip and Pin Card to pay for her shopping.
When she returned her trolley to the trolley park she was approached by a male described as Eastern European, Tall with Curly Hair. He claimed to only have a £2 coin and when the lady went to give him change from her purse, he placed he hand on top of her purse to assist her and later she discovered her card was missing.
Money has since being drawn from her account.

Please be extra careful when using you Chip and Pin Card to ensure no one can see you enter your number. Please alert your neighbours and remain extra vigilant.

If you see anything suspicious or have any information that may help with police enquiries, please telephone the police on 084585 505 505.

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