Welcome to this weeks rural crime newsletter. Below there is a summary of some the incidents across Norfolk.  We would like to thank you for all your calls to Norfolk Constabulary; every piece of information, no matter how small helps us make Norfolk a safer county.

You are our eyes and ears and we depend on your assistance to reduce rural crime.

If you do not wish to leave your details, you can also call anonymously or via Crime Stoppers.

Query	Who to contact	Non Urgent	Urgent
Farm / Agricultural & general advice	DC Andy Brown	Tel 101 or 07900 407106 OperationRandall@norfolk.pnn.police.uk	999
Metal Theft	DC Andy Brown	Tel 101 or 07900 407106 OperationRandall@norfolk.pnn.police.uk	999
Wildlife Crime	Insp Jon Papworth	Tel 101 or WildlifeCrime@norfolk.pnn.police.uk	999
Community concerns & Newsletter feedback	Sgt Danny Leach	OperationRandall@norfolk.pnn.police.uk	999
All other enquiries	DC Andy Brown	OperationRandall@norfolk.pnn.police.uk	999

Crime Summary

Hare coursing

Incidents of Hare coursing reported in Blackborough End,Fersfield, Great Massingham,  Nordelph, Ten Mile Bank ,Weasenham and West Acre.

 

Reported thefts

Heating oil taken from Lenwade.

American Ford SUV (Index AE60HSJ0 stolen from Thetford.

2 Works vehicle broken into in Downham Market with power and hand tools stolen.

Indespension 6x4 trailer taken from Merton.

2 metal baths and electrical cable stolen from Watton.

 

Consider painting your batteries Bright Pink!!

Please.. Ensure you lock your vehicles and remove keys and valuables.

On these Cold mornings, Don’t leave your cars running and un-attended whilst defrosting.

 

Register your valuables. This includes power tools and anything with a serial number. This makes them identifiable if they get stolen. It’s free !! and links into the National Police system.

 

 

Good news stories

4 Males arrested for Hare coursing, 4 dogs and a vehicle seized following an incident in Nordelph.

The above was a result of Operation Galileo that took place in the West of the county last Saturday. Following the report of Hare Coursing the Police used all units at their disposal to track and find the suspects.

Involved parties included the Randall specials team, local officers, Rural beat managers, Traffic officers, dog unit and 3 Drone units and not forgetting to mention help from Lincolnshire Constabulary.

 

Commercial generator stolen from Snettisham and recovered by Police a short while later. 1 male arrested.

 

 

 

 

 

Free Farming & Agricultural Crime Prevention Advice

Seen something that just doesn't feel right to you...let Andy know about it, it may well end up being the missing piece of the jigsaw now or in the future.

Don’t hesitate to give DC Andy Brown a call with any information, concerns or queries you may have concerning rural crime.

Andy has been visiting many farms and he wants to visit a lot more! Please contact him to arrange this, he can offer you some great advice to help you protect your property and livelihoods. Andy can also provide your staff with handy stickers to place in offices and vehicles etc providing them with the numbers to call in the event of any suspicious activity.

Don't forget he can offer you advice on metal theft and an array of other rural crime matters too.

Give him a call.......07900 407106

 

Heating Oil Thefts

 

Norfolk Police are urging residents to be vigilant as incidents of heating oil thefts often increase during the winter months.

 General tips to protect your fuel include:

 

• Check oil levels frequently so you are aware if anyone has tampered with your supply, and consider an electronic oil level gauge which sets off an audible alarm in your house if the oil level drops below a quarter full. 
• Fit a good quality locking device to all fuel tanks – a high quality closed shackle padlock will make access using bolt croppers very difficult.
• Consider perimeter security for the whole tank, such as a metal cage or fencing. Even a prickly hedge may help deter thieves. Remember, however, that the oil tanker driver will need to access it.
• Control switches should be located in a secure building and turned off when the tank is not in use.
• If you’re installing an oil tank or considering repositioning it, they should ideally be situated within sight of nearby occupied buildings. It may not be so aesthetically desirable, but the more remote the better the opportunity to access the tank without being seen.
• Consider appropriate lighting around the tank so you can see and anyone can be seen. Be considerate to your neighbours and don’t use high powered lights which affect their property. Lighting is not the answer to all problems and site specific advice should be taken where lighting is being considered.

 

If you have been a victim of oil theft, or have any information regarding heating oil thefts in general should contact Norfolk Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

 

 

 

 

Wildlife Crime:     WildlifeCrime@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

If you are aware of an incident or offence taking place there and then or shortly afterwards please dial 999. The above inbox will not be monitored 24/7 but it will provide you with a direct way to contact our Wildlife Crime Officers.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

Your local Wildlife Crime Officers:

Name	Area
Insp Jon Papworth WCO Lead	Breckland
Sgt Andy Tomlinson	Breckland
PC Ben Clark	Kings Lynn / Downham Market
Pc Maria Asker	Kings Lynn
PC Jim Squires	South Norfolk
PS Richard Bedder	Broadland
PC Jason Pegden	North Norfolk
PC Stu Doe	North Norfolk
DI Tom SMITH	Norwich