POLICE officers from Tamworth Local Policing Team have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with multiple thefts from a Tamworth petrol station.
Between April and August there have been 11 incidents where a man has pulled onto the forecourt of J Sainsburys petrol station, Bitterscote Drive, dispensed fuel and driven off without offering payment.
The man is described as being white, aged in his 40s, 5ft 10in tall, average build, with dark brown hair.
Anyone who has any information, or recognises the man captured on CCTV, is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 335 of August 1. Alternatively they can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
STAFFORDSHIRE police are urging van owners to be vigilant after a spate of thefts from vehicles in the Tamworth area.
The incidents occurred between 5.30pm on Friday 7 August and 8am on Saturday 8 August when 5 vans were broken into in Cleeve, Jowett, Sunbeam, Lindisfarne and Abbey Road. Power tools worth hundreds of pounds and personal items were stolen.
Anyone who sees or hears suspicious activity is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101.
Van owners are being urged to follow these simple steps to prevent them from becoming victims:
- Don’t assume your vehicle has locked properly using a key fob lock. Criminals can use devices which block the signal. Always check your doors are locked before leaving your vehicle unattended.
- If you have a garage, use it. If your van is parked on a driveway, consider installing security lighting. If neither of these apply; try to park in well lit areas.
- Consider alarming the vehicle or fitting an internal security cage.
- When tools and equipment are not being used, ensure they are kept securely in a lockable store rather than in your vehicle.
- Consider whether the storage area can be alarmed. If the equipment is portable, take it with you.
- Don’t leave tools in vehicles unattended or overnight, and place a sign in the window stating they have been removed.
- Lock/immobilise vehicles and equipment when not in use.
- Visibly mark your machinery and tools using an engraving or chemical etching kit or use a forensic marking kit. Place a sticker in your window to say you have done so - the signage alone, can be a very effective deterrent.
- Keep a list of tools, together with serial numbers and any identifying marks.
WARWICKSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Nuneaton
Warwickshire Police have released images of two men seen on CCTV around the time of an attempted robbery at Cashino Gaming on Abbey Street in Nuneaton. The incident occurred between 4:05am and 4:10am on Sunday 7th June.
During the incident staff were threatened and the suspects, one of whom was carrying a bladed weapon, demanded money, however nothing was taken and no one was injured. Following the incident, the suspects were spotted running along the main road, past a derelict pub and then turning right in the direction of Dillon Court.
One of the men was carrying a black rucksack with ‘Nike’ written on it. He is thought to be between 5′ 8″-5’9″ tall and of a slim build. His face was almost entirely covered by light coloured fabric. He also was described as wearing a black top, black jogging bottoms and white high-top trainers.
The second man was of a similar height and also of a slim build. His face was covered with black fabric and he was wearing a black top, and black jogging bottoms. He wore distinctive black footwear that had white toe caps and white laces.
Anybody who saw men matching these descriptions or who may have information to support the investigation is advised to call police on 101 quoting incident reference number 73 of Sunday 7th June.
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.
MISSING: Jessie Morgan
HAVE you seen Jessie Morgan within the Warwickshire area?
Jessie aged 16-years-old was last seen on Tuesday 4th August 2015 at an address in Arley, Warwickshire at 8pm.
Jessie is white, around 5ft in height, of a small build, Long Blonde hair but shaved on one side, she normally wears a long black wig over the top, her bottom lip and left nostril are pierced.
She was wearing a leopard printed skirt, leopard printed crop style top with a pink net coloured top over it, coral high wedge heels, black baseball cap with a small mint green bag.
She is a Nuneaton child, with connections to Birmingham, Walsall and Coventry area’s.
If you have seen Jessie or know of her whereabouts, please contact police on 101 quoting 390 of 4th August, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
MISSING: Jessie Morgan
POLICE officers in Tamworth are appealing for information following a robbery in Tamworth at the Weekend.
The incident occurred on Sunday 2 August at 5.45pm. The victim was at a bus stop in Fossdale Road, Wilnecote, when he was approached by three men who pushed him to the floor and stole his Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge black mobile phone.
The first man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 5ft 9in tall, slim build with short dark hair. He was wearing a green/blue hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.
The second man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 6ft tall, slim build, with ginger hair. He was wearing a green Superdry hooded top and blue jeans.
The third man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 5ft 9in tall, slim build, with short black hair. He wore a grey hooded top, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. All three men spoke with local accents.
Fortunately the victim, a 21-year-old man from Tamworth, was uninjured.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 322 of August 2.
Alternatively they can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
STAFFORDSHIRE Police are warning people to be on their guard against suspicious callers at the door following a bogus official incident earlier today.
The advice comes after a bogus official struck at the home of an elderly woman in Drayton Lane, Drayton Basset, at around 10.40 this morning, 6 August.
A man approached the woman’s home and claimed he worked for the Water Board and needed money for a burst pipe. The woman handed over cash and the man left the property.
Anyone with any information, or who saw suspicious persons and/or vehicles in the area prior to the incident should contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 219 of August 6.
Alternatively, they can contact independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online report form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org . Details cannot be traced and they will not go to court.
Residents are encouraged to contact police on 101 if and every time they have suspicions about any caller at their door. Even if someone claims to be an official - and that includes police officers and council representatives - people must get their ID checked out.
Residents are asked to remain vigilant at all times and to follow this advice:
- Never trust anyone calling at the door without a prior appointment. Should you receive such a call leave the door locked. The caller will hear you through the door when you ask them who they are. If they state they are from a utilities company ask for your account number, they should have this, if not, do not let them in and tell them to leave, and that you are calling the Police.
- Always ask for ID, and check it.
- Do not allow anyone to carry work out on your home, or sell you anything when they cold call at the door. If you do require work to be done, INSTIGATE IT YOURSELF, by phoning three companies asking for like for like quotes. Then decide.
- Do not keep large amounts of cash in your home, you may think that you have the perfect hiding place, but these criminals will find it.
- Please remember there is no such company as the Water Board, Gas Board or Electric Board. These words are only used by offenders.
- Always report any suspicious behaviour to the police, if you think it is suspicious, it probably is.
Keep your doors locked even when you are home. Residents should also follow the stop, chain and check rule when people call at the door:
STOP - If you are not expecting anybody and they don’t have an appointment - don’t let them in
CHAIN - Use your door chain or bar before opening the door
CHECK - Ask to see ID and double check this.
People can also use the Nominate a Neighbour (NAN) scheme which diverts cold callers to a neighbour who will check caller’s identity. NAN packs are available from local police stations.
The incident occurred on the slip road of junction 10, northbound at around 3.55pm. A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car that had been in a collision with a lorry.
“A man driving the car was found in cardiac arrest and resuscitation attempts were carried out. Advanced life support took place at the scene but unfortunately, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead.”
The thoughts and prayers of Tamworth Informed are with the family and friends of the Man and all the people involved in the incident.
WANTED: Luke Armes
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man wanted on suspicion of a firearms offence.
Luke Armes, a 27 year-old man of Spinney Lane, Nuneaton is wanted on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear.
This is in relation to an incident that took place on Thorntons Way, Nuneaton on Sunday 12 July 2015 at approximately 5:30pm, when a man was believed to have been seen to be in possession of a firearm.
Ames is not believed to be a risk to the public but anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts should call police immediately on 101.
Alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
WANTED: Luke Armes
FRAUDSTERS are targeting parents with distressing text messages posing as their children in order to obtain mobile phone top-up codes.
Moneywise has uncovered a distressing text scam targeting parents. The scam begins with a text message from a scammer posing as the intended victims’ child.
The scammer texts that the child has been injured in a car accident and has been forced to use someone else’s phone. The purpose of the scam is to get the recipient to send the fraudster a mobile phone top-up code.
When you buy a mobile top-up, you are given an activation code, which is what the fraudsters are targeting. Once they have the code, they can get the cash credited to their own mobile phone account.
One of Moneywise’s readers, who wished to remain anonymous, initially received this message:
One of the messages sent by fraudsters
5.00pm: “Mum thers been a accident I’m in the hospital I’m okay but my friend ain’t he’s in the ICU ward. Mum it was a seriouse car crash. I don’t think he’s goin to make it he went threw the window screen of the car. Mum my phone is switched off and not comin on. I’m on this number. The doctor said know phones in the ICU ward so text mum cause this phone has only got texes. I need you to do me a favour. All the hospital phone lines are down. I’m in shock that this has happened. Iv got to see the doctor. Iv just got a minor head injurie. Mum, please hurry and text back to this number. I need you to do me a favour. Xx”
After replying here is what the scammers sent in full:
5.08pm: “Mum Iv got to phone freinds family this phone only has texes. Can you please get to the shop and get a Orange top up voucher and text it threw. I’m going to get seen by doctor then go outside and phone hes family. Mum Iv got to sort this. Please dnt worrie enyone just yet and please get me enuf credit. I wil explain evrything soon. Mum, please get me enuf, £40 top-up im going to be on the phone for ages.”
5.11pm: “Please hurry mum. im just goin to see the doctor. Send it as soon as u get it. I wil phone when I go ouside. Please dnt worrie enyone yet until I no what’s goin on with my friend.”
At this point, she again texted back to ask why her “son” needed an Orange top-up when he was a Vodafone customer - to which came the following replies:
5.13pm: “Know, this ain’t my phone mum. It’s switched off. This is Orange.”
5.14pm: “Mum please hurry. The doctors are movin my friend again.”
5.20pm: “U need to text it. I’m stil in the ICU ward.”
Designed to play on your emotions
Scams like this are designed to play on your emotions and get you to react quickly without thinking. Cyber crime expert Simon Freeman from Freshskies.com said the the scam could easily become more believable by incorporating some personal details that are freely available online.
“If leakage of our personal data continues at the current pace then such scams may eventually become indistinguishable from reality. For instance, imagine this scam if personal details were used such as real names, real locations, real car details.”
If you receive one of these text messages, don’t send any codes or money, delete it and report it to us.
For further information visit the Moneywise website.
To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use their online fraud reporting tool.
OFFICERS from Staffordshire Police are treating the tragic death of a young girl from Tamworth over the weekend as ‘unexplained’.
Paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to an address in Hayle, Belgrave, just before 8am on Saturday following a report of a sudden death at the property.
As per normal procedure in this type of incident, WMAS requested the attendance of their colleagues from the Police.
A postmortem examination is due to take place today, Monday 20 July.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “Her death is being treated as unexplained.
“She has yet to be formally identified and a post-mortem examination to establish cause of death is due to take place later today.”
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Tamworth Informed would like to pass on their prayers and thoughts to the family and friends of the poor girl. Also to all those involved in this incident from the Emergency services whom are no doubt affected.
We remind people that ‘unexplained’ is just that, at this time there is no explanation. We request that at this time the name of the girl is not mentioned.
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