NHW Report July

NHW Report July 2023.

Once again I am pleased to report that we have had a quiet few months in our village.

Our PCSO Teresa Key is still with us until she is posted to either Louth or Skegness in October. There will not be any Police Community visits to be held in our hall from Teresa but she is hoping to attend one of the days when we have the Back In Time weekend in August.

In our surrounding policing team area of Spilsby seven unacceptable behaviour warning letters have been issued for Anti Social Behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress to members of the public. No one should have to put up with this behaviour.

Three people were stopped and searched in Horncastle under the Misuse of Drugs Act and were arrested after drugs were found.

Horncastle Police are urging people to remain vigilant against pickpockets on Horncastle High Street. On Thursday 13th July an elderly man who had been using the ATM machine was approached by two woman with clipboards. Both woman claimed to have been collecting signatures and money for a deaf charity. After providing his signature the victim noticed his watch had been taken off his wrist.

In June another man was approached in Horncastle by two woman with clipboards also asking for signatures and money for a deaf charity. After providing his signature and talking with both woman the victim realised a sum of money had been taken from his wallet.

Police advice on how to keep safe from pickpockets. Be aware of your surroundings in busy shops, markets and shopping centres. These are ideal places for pickpockets . Keep purses and bags closed at all times. Return cards to your purse and wallet quickly to make sure it is secure. Try to carry your bags in front of you or diagonally across your chest. Keep wallets, purses and phones in a zipped pocket or inside a bag and not in your back pocket. Stay alert at all times and if you see any suspicious activity taking place please ring and report it to the police.

Horncastle Police have received calls regarding theft of oil. Please make sure your property is secure at all times.

A drug warrant was executed at a residential property in Spilsby where cannabis was found. The occupant at the house was convicted at court and ordered to pay a fine.

In Swaby a large amount of cannabis being grown was found by the police. A male who fled the scene was later arrested, charged, remanded and put before the court.

Any information about drugs can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

A police patrol officer stopped a car in Spilsby. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. The police will continue to target drink/drug drivers, drivers who speed, use a mobile phone or not wearing a seat belt.

If you see or hear anything suspicious in our village please continue to remain vigilant and alert and report it immediately to Lincolnshire Police on 101 to give them a chance to get to the incident. If you have any problem concerning NHW please contact me on 01790 763521 or email me on lindacreedy47@aol.com

Linda Creedy Neighbourhood Watch CO-ORDINATOR .