Our next Ordinary Meeting will take place on Monday 4th June at Holy Family School – 7pm start. Please see our documents section for the Agenda.
Our next Ordinary Meeting will take place on Monday 4th June at Holy Family School – 7pm start. Please see our documents section for the Agenda.
Our next Ordinary Meeting will take place on Monday 2nd July at Holy Family School – 7pm start. Please see our documents section for the Agenda.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Burglaries
Between the 15th and the 28th May burglaries or attempted burglaries took place in the following locations:
BLUNDELLSANDS Burbobank Road South, Margaret Road, New Fort Way
BOOTLE Beatrice Street (2), Southport Road (workshop)
CROSBY Sharples Crescent, Alexandra Road, Stuart Road, Cambridge Avenue, Ince Avenue, Berwick Drive
SEAFORTH Sandy Road
WATERLOO Somerville Road, Crosby Road South (garage), Oxford Drive, South Road
Attempted burglaries 3
Insecure properties or entry gained by unknown means 5
Car keys and vehicles stolen 5
News from your Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Ian Jones
‘I am pleased to say that South Sefton has been enjoying a lower than normal amount of crime and in particular burglaries and theft from motor vehicles. I was worried with the warm nights that people may leave their windows and doors unlocked which would result in a rise in these type of crimes. I am happy to say that we have only had a handful of burglaries where windows and doors have been left insecure so hopefully this trend will continue.
My team have conducted a further 15 warrants in the last 2 weeks with drugs located in a number of them leading to significant arrests. This hopefully shows that we are acting on your information and also disrupts those who are trying to ruin our communities.’
+252 problem has arrived in the North West
The police in Sweden have received over 10,000 reports about the +252 telephone number. A similar problem has appeared in the US where it was known as the ’One Ring Scam’.
The Swedish Police suspect it is an attempt at fraud. Residents who were targeted say they received missed calls during the middle of the night and when they called back they were connected to answering machines and hold music, apparently designed to keep them on a premium rate line as long as possible. The public were warned to avoid answering calls from unknown foreign numbers and have urged scepticism if called unexpectedly from abroad after an apparent telephone scammer from Somalia targeted Swedish phones. While answering a call from abroad does not cost extra, outgoing calls to the number does.
On 2th May 2018 a resident in West Lancashire bordering the Merseyside area received a very short call on his mobile during the night. The following morning, when he found the missed call on his phone starting with +252, he put the full number into Google and it came up with a warning message advising people not to reply and giving the reasons as above.
Sweden and the US may be a long way from Merseyside but now the problem has appeared too near for us to ignore.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Burglaries
Between 1st and the 14th May burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
BOOTLE Litherland Road
CROSBY Jubilee Road, Anthonys Road (garage), Seafield Avenue, Longfield Avenue, Mornington Avenue,
Chesterfield Road, Bridge Road, Hatherley Avenue
SEAFORTH Rossini Street
WATERLOO Pine Grove, Hougoumont Grove
Properties left insecure 3
Entry gained by unknown means 2
Car keys and vehicles stolen 2
Scam messages
The last message was a Police Press Release warning of a scam via a telephone call from fraudsters claiming to be the Police, stating that the recipient of the call was part of an investigation into suspected staff procedures within their bank and their money was at risk. Unfortunately another Sefton resident has fallen a victim to this crime and lost an amount of money. Please warn neighbours, relatives and friends who may not be aware of this fraud.
Suspicious Vehicle
On April 14th a small white Peugeot van part registration number NV 57— with ladders on the roof, was seen being driven very slowly in Holmwood Gardens, Holmwood Close, Beech Drive and Weld Drive Formby and returned for a second time to Holmwood Gardens.
A resident spoke to the men in the vehicle and asked if he could help them. They told him they were looking for a house in Roache Road, they had rung the occupier but received no answer. There is no Roache Road in Formby. They gave the resident a card with the roofing firm where they ‘allegedly’ worked. Please contact the Police if you are suspicious of any such vehicle in your area of Sefton
News from your Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Ian Jones.
‘Once again it has been a busy week for my team. We have organised and conducted another operation day 10/05/18 executing 12 warrants at addresses across South Sefton. This was targeting those individuals that you are reporting to us for drug dealing and being involved in gangs. We recovered drugs and cash and made 10 arrests for numerous offences. This shows that by working together we can make a difference and stop these people from ruining our communities.
Since my last update we have had no major issues in our area and no patterns in any one crime.
As the nights get lighter and weather gets warmer, can I please just ask that we continue to be conscious of our home security by closing windows and doors when we are in bed or away from the house. Last year we had a number of burglaries with the occupants watching TV in the front of the house but leaving the rear door open or unlocked. Entry was gained and kitchens and rear rooms searched for car keys and valuables. Let’s try and prevent this happening this year.
The Community Police Station has been open for a few months now with a ‘Drop in’ event every Monday between 14:00 and 1600. There have not been many visitors over this period so I ask for people to drop along and say hello to the team.
If anyone has any non-urgent concerns please contact us via our force website or even on Facebook at ‘Sefton Police’.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Thefts from Motor vehicles
Between 31st March and the12th April thefts from vehicles have occurred in the following locations:
BLUNDELLSANDS Burbo Bank Road North, Hall Road West
BOOTLE Sussex Street, Staley Drive, Strafford Drive
CROSBY Coney Crescent, Tudor Road, Chesterfield Road, Manor Road, Coronation Drive, Dowhills Drive,
Moorgate Avenue, Myers Road West, Rimrose Valley Road
LITHERLAND Ennerdale Drive
WATERLOO Cedar Grove
Number of vehicles possibly left insecure or entered by unknown means 8
Items left in and then stolen from the vehicle 12
Registration plates removed 1
Vehicle badge stolen 1
Crime Prevention Tip to Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe
It is suggested that items should be placed in the boot BEFORE and not WHEN the car is parked and left unattended.
In a car park sometimes a thief will watch for a car owner to place items such as laptops, handbags and cameras in the boot and then target the car for the valuable items when the owner has left the vehicle.
Telephone Scam
A Sefton Resident received a call from someone saying he was from BT Openreach. The caller spoke with a foreign accent. He stated that a named man from New Jersey was trying to hack into the resident’s account and requested that he should go on his computer immediately to view his account.
The resident was suspicious and asked the caller for his telephone number and he would call back. The caller gave a number but when the recipient dialled 1471 the call had come from a different number. Action Fraud and BT Openreach were informed.
News from your Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Ian Jones
Over the last week some of our communities and my team have met some challenging and disturbing events. These have centred around mindless individuals firing guns at rival youths. One of these incidents occurred in a busy residential street when children were playing. As a result my team have been working tirelessly leaving no stone unturned to build bridges with the communities involved whilst ensuring those responsible are brought to justice. We have acted upon community intelligence and executed a number of warrants with drugs being seized and people arrested, however my main ambition which I am sure is shared with yourselves is to remove the firearms from our streets and remove those using them from our community. In order to do this we need your help!! If you have any information at all, please let us know. You can remain anonymous and I can assure you that ALL information will be investigated and acted upon.
Can I also remind you that if you wish to speak to a member of my team you can call in at Marsh Lane Police station or come and see us at Maghull Community Police Station (situated just next to the Maghull Town Hall entrance) on a Monday between 2pm & 4pm. I have also managed to secure a shop on Kirkstone Road North for the next two weeks were we will be joined by a member of staff from One Vision Housing, the Sefton council ASB team and a local Councillor. This will be every Monday and Thursday between 12 and 2pm. As such we will be answer the majority of your queries.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Thefts from Motor Vehicles
Between March 17th -28th thefts from motor vehicles have occurred in the following locations:
BOOTLE Gloucester Road, Hawthorne Road
CROSBY Cambridge Road (3), Alexandra Road, Warwick Avenue, Dowhills Park, Victoria Road West,
Vale Road, Sunnyside Road
SEAFORTH Pritchard Avenue
WATERLOO Sandon Street, Sandringham Road, Somerville Grove, Oxford Road
Number of vehicles possibly left insecure 8
Items left in and stolen from vehicles 14
Registration plates removed 1
Crime Prevention Tips to keep your vehicle safe
Park safely in a well-lit location 15 seconds
Activate alarm or other security devices 10 seconds
Lock all doors, the boot and close windows 10 seconds
Leave windscreen wipers in the off position to try and avoid vandalism 5 seconds
Less than 1 minute secures your vehicle.
BUT leaving articles and money on view makes your vehicle a potential target.
RESULT this could mean damage to your vehicle and the loss of valuable property, plus an expensive repair bill and a great deal of inconvenience.
Registration plates can be fitted with non- returnable screws to prevent them being stolen.
News from your Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Ian Jones
It has been a very busy week for our team this week with a wide range of incidents and events. It has been good to see all of the evening fun events in the local park to keep the children entertained over the school holiday period. For this week’s events please look on our Facebook page (Sefton Police) for a daily update.
There have been some good drug seizures in warrants across the South of the Borough which again have been mentioned in our social media updates.
My team managed to arrest one of the main suspects for the theft from motor-vehicles and also breached him on his conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order. Shane Nixon was put before the court who issued him with a fine and a suspended sentence for the remainder of the order. I am aware Margaret is giving some valuable advice on how to reduce the risk of being the victim of vehicle crime so hopefully we can work together in this area.
Hope you have all had a great Easter and not had too many Easter eggs
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Residential Burglaries
Between the 25th February and the 7th March, burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken in the following locations:
BOOTLE Captains Lane, Southport Road, Pine Grove
CROSBY Eshe Road North (garage), Endbutt Lane
LITHERLAND Spooner Avenue, Palmerston Drive, Arnside, Kirkstone Road
SEAFORTH Cecil Road
Attempted burglaries 2
Tool taken from shed and used to gain entry to house 2
Insecure 1
A Message from Superintendent Matt Boyle
A major operation aimed at tackling the issue of burglaries on Merseyside is underway from Monday, 5 March 2018, for two weeks, to reinforce burglary as a main priority for Merseyside Police. Operation Castle will intensify the force’s focus on burglary in an attempt to reduce the number of offences, raise community confidence, reassure residents, and reduce the number of outstanding named suspects for burglary. Multimedia will also be circulated via our social media sites using the hashtags #OpCastle and #BeatTheBurglar and further information and advice will be put out using hashtags for all local areas. Residents are advised to look at our social media sites and their own local policing websites where they will find a host of information on burglary hotspots, extra patrols, and advice on security. Superintendent Matt Boyle said: “We have listened to the concerns of the local community and want to reassure them that Operation Castle is a big push on tackling burglary and bringing offenders to justice. We are putting more patrols out, asking people to report anything suspicious, identifying repeat victims and safeguarding them. Operation Castle will identify the highest burglary threats at the moment and will be taking action to execute warrants, focus on outstanding named offenders and also deter any possible would-be offenders. Police Officers will also visit all residents within 24 hours of a burglary to help and reassure them. Superintendent Matt Boyle said: “We are asking the public to be vigilant as we know the vast majority of burglaries are preventable as they are often opportunistic. Lock your front and back door even when you are in, set your burglar alarm when you go out or go to be and consider getting CCTV. “It’s also a good idea to use light timers when you go out at night or away on holiday, keep valuables out of sight, and secure your shed and garage too. “Look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly and report anything suspicious to us. “Your home is your castle, hence the name of the operation, and we want the community to feel safe in their own homes. We will be working with Neighborhood Watch schemes so get involved in your local area and help to make a difference down your street.” Further information on policing in your area can be found at https://www.merseyside.police.uk/local-policing/ or on our local policing Twitter and Facebook pages. Anyone with information regarding burglaries is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Burglaries
Since the 25th January burglaries have taken place in the following locations;
BOOTLE Smollett Street, Catherines Road, Gray Street, Hertford Road (2sheds)
CROSBY Brownmoor Lane, Lancaster Avenue, Caithness Drive, St Michaels Road
LITHERLAND Hinton Street, Silverdale Drive
THORNTON Hartdale Road
WATERLOO Bath Street, Worcester Avenue
Car keys and vehicles stolen 4
Garden tools used to gain entry 2
Insecure 3
Computer Scams
Two Sefton residents had problems with their computers and contacted their respective Servers. Both were given help to correct the faults they were experiencing. The following day they both received a phone call supposedly from their individual Servers. The callers stated they knew the residents had experienced problems and they were told the fault was with their computers not with the Server, both were asked to turn on their computers so the problem could be rectified.
The first resident reported that they took over her computer and after various charts appeared on the screen, she was told her that the problem was solved and there would be a charge and asked her to pay on line .She told them she did not have an account on line. The caller replied that as she paid the Server by direct debit he would set up a Pay Pall account for her which he did. She lost £1,800.
The second resident after following the caller’s instructions, saw his screen go black and a message appeared saying that he would receive £200 compensation and they were arranging for an engineer to visit him to change his Tivo box which they said was faulty. As he had no on line account they asked for details of his address so the money could be sent, but they couldn’t pay him by cheque. The recipient of the call became suspicious and after a call that lasted nearly 1 hour he ended the call.
Both residents contacted their respective Servers and were told they had received scam calls. Please be warned if you call your Server with a problem, be on the alert if in the following days you receive phone calls supposedly from your Server.
News from your Local Community Policing Team
Bogus workmen are targeting elderly and vulnerable persons in the Crosby area. They are stating that work needs doing especially in the roof and chimney areas of the property. They are taking the cash from the residents but not completing any work. There have been 3 reports in the last week.
A Crime Alert for the residents of South Sefton from Merseyside Police.
Residential Burglaries
Since the 15th January burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations:
BOOTLE Norman Road, Ainsdale Road, Bianca Street, Beatrice Street, Park Street
CROSBY Cambridge Road, Villiers Avenue, Dowhills Road
LITHERLAND Chelsea Road (shed), Ecclesall Avenue, Beechwood Road
SEAFORTH Claremont Road, Green Lane
Cycle stolen 1
Car keys and vehicle stolen 1
Insecure 1
Mersey Yellow Pages Directories
From 21st February 2018 and during the following 2 to 3 weeks directories will be delivered to Post Code areas in South and East Sefton. If you are planning to be away during the delivery period, it may be advisable to ask a neighbour to collect the directory from your property for safe keeping until you return. This will avoid giving an indication that the house is unoccupied.
News from your Community Policing Team. A message from Inspector Ian Jones
This week’s good work has unfortunately been overshadowed by 2 Firearms discharges which resulted in injury. One in Akenside area and the other on the Pendle Estate. My team are doing their utmost to re-assure the public in the communities whilst our investigation team are leaving no stone unturned to find those responsible. I ask that if anyone has ANY information about these incidents and/or any other crime then please let us know. We need you to ‘help us to help you’!
Some brilliant work this week has included 3 males being arrested after breaking into a house targeting a cannabis farm in Bootle. All 3 were arrested and the cannabis recovered. A large cannabis farm recovered in ‘The Serpentine’, a number of weapons recovered from a park in Bootle and most pleasingly our burglaries have dramatically reduced. I believe this is down to the hard work of my team aided by the assistance by our communities.
Please keep up the great work and hopefully we can have more good news next week.’
