2nd December 2009

Theft from cars in Meadow Close & Aylesbury Road - 1st December 09!

Last night property was stolen from vehicles left unlocked on driveways in Meadow Close & Aylesbury Road. Please ensure that vehicles are locked at all times & that your property is secure. Don't let opportunists get the better of you!

TAX SCAM!

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has exposed a telephone scam that targets council taxpayers, falsely claiming they have won a council tax rebate,
People are receiving telephone calls stating that they are eligible for huge tax rebates. The caller then asks for all bank details so the money can be refunded directly into the bank account. Other scams ask for a one-off administration fee to process the refund.

West Midlands Police would like to remind you all “Never give your personal /bank details over the phone to anyone whom you do not know”
If you think you are entitled to any type of rebate please contact the correct authority on 0121 704 6325. NEVER use the number the caller provides you with.

If you have a question about your council tax please you can go to the website
www.voa.gov.uk, where you can get information.

1st December 2009

FROSTY MORNINGS - VEHICLE THEFT!

This morning we have had three incidents where vehicles have been taken off the driveways of houses in Solihull and Shirley. People have left the vehicles unattended with the engines running to defrost their cars.

Can I urge all motorists to be vigilant and not to leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running on frosty mornings. Last winter 20 vehicles were stolen in this manner across the Solihull borough. Vehicles being left insecure in this way may render your insurance invalid!

Please be vigilant and if you see anything or anyone suspicious, no matter how insignificant it may seem please Contact the police on 0845 1135000 or in an Emergency please dial 999

11th November 2009

VEHICLE THEFT

With reference to the theft of an Audi S4 from Buckminster Drive: Police have arrested 8 people in connection with this offence; they are currently on bail pending further investigations.

The vehicle was recovered in the Bickenhill area later due to the Tracking device that had been installed in the vehicle.

9th November 2009

BOGUS CALLER!

At 1320 hrs on 8th November an elderly lady who lives in Velsheda Rd, Shirley had a bogus Police Officer trying to gain entry to her home.
He claimed that an offender had been detained in her rear garden and he needed to get through. She kept the chain on and the male made off but left the lady with 2 telephone numbers, one of which was for a Telephone Kiosk on Baldwins Lane.

A limited description of a white male wearing a blue denim bomber jacket and cream bottoms has been given.

Please can I ask you all to be vigilant and alert all elderly and vulnerable persons. Warn them not to let anybody into their homes & to ALWAYS keep the chain on or the door closed.

If you have any information or see anyone or anything suspicious in and around the area please contact the police on 0845 1135000 or in an emergency please dial 999.

ATTACK!

Police are appealing for information following an attack on a woman that took place on Wednesday (4th Nov). Returning home from work, the victim was walking along Grange Road, Dorridge, at approximately 5pm. She was followed by a man, before being repeatedly struck on the back of the head. The attacker fled the scene as the victim managed to set off her panic alarm.

The attacker has been described as being average build and height, wearing a hooded top, dark coloured jacket and dark trousers. Police are appealing for any person who was passing through the area at this time, who may have witnessed this assault or noticed a man fitting the description.

Please contact the CID office at Solihull on 0845 133 5000 or anonymously on crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

1st October 2009

Please be vigilant and keep your eyes peeled for a Silver Grey Ford Fiesta reg YT09VRP. This vehicle is believed to be involved in thefts from motor vehicles around the N.E.C, Motor Cycle museum and Bickenhill Parkway.

Any sightings of this vehicle please contact the police on 0845 1135000 and ask for the Vehicle Team at Solihull or in the case of an Emergency please dial 999.

Please also look out for another vehicle - a Blue Peugeot 407 reg SO05YBD (OR SIMILAR) Any sightings of this vehicle please contact the police on 0845 1135000 or again in an emergency please dial 999.