Diarrhoea drugs theft – suspect on the run?

CCTV appeal following theft of diarrhoea drugs from chemist

Police want to speak to this man after diarrhoea medicine was stolen from a chemist in Malton.

Staff at Superdrug in Wheelgate reported that Imodium tablets had been stolen. The incident took place at around 10.30am on Friday, 4 December 2015.

Anyone who recognises the man, who is around 5ft 8ins tall and in his late 40s or 50s, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Louise Neville-Beck.

Please quote reference number NYP-04122015-0134.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Man wanted for breach of bail and failing to attend court

North Yorkshire Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted for breaching his bail conditions and failing to appear in court.

Alexander Ighodalo, 36, who lives in Markham Street, York, but holds dual Nigerian and Italian citizenship, was charged with money laundering and fraud offences in December relating to a £42,000 fraud.

He failed to comply with his bail conditions during January and failed to appear at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on 7 January 2016.

Mr Ighodalo also has links to the Manchester area and the security industry.

Police are appealing to anyone who has seen him or knows of his current whereabouts to contact them.

If you can help the police investigation to find Alexander Ighodalo, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York Investigation Hub.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150204645 when passing on information.

44 crimes reported in Front Street area during November 2015

There was a significant increase in the level of crimes reported in the Front Street area (polling district KB) in November 2015 compared to the same month in 2014.

A graph shows a steady increase in crime reports over the last year. The figures have been taken from the Police web site

Most of the reports concern anti-social behaviour – which has increased since the opening of a centralised “hub” in the City centre which appears to have drawn police resources away from the Westfield area.

There have also been a significant number of shoplifting reports.

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The number of crimes reported by type are:

Anti Social behaviour 13
Cycle theft 1
Burglary 3
Criminal damage and arson 5
Drugs 1
Theft 4
Public order 1
Shop lifting 11
Vehicle Crime 1
Violence and sexual offences 4

This compares with a total of 30 offences reported in November 2014

Crime levels in Acomb remain relatively low compared to most other parts of the country.

The Crime and Policing commissioner Julia Mulligan is consulting on whether to increase the police tax level from April, although no assurances have been given that any extra money raised will be used to increase street level policing resources in west York.

Julia Mulligan faces a re-election ballot on May 5^th.

York Police update

Appeal for information about theft of a watch from Ernest Jones, McArthur Glen Outlet York

North Yorkshire Police Police have released pictures of two people they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a watch from Ernest Jones at the McArthur Glen shopping Outlet, York

On Saturday 14th November 2015 at 12.55pm a man and a woman entered the Ernest Jones shop at McArthur Glen. Whilst they were in the shop, a watch belonging to another customer was removed.

The man is described as white, mid 50’s, slim build, dark but greying short hair, wearing a two toned blue coat, green jumper and jeans. The woman is described as white, mid 50’s, shoulder length auburn hair, wearing a grey top and cardigan, brown knee length boots.

We are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC1661 Tony Barnes. You can also emailtony.barnes@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150202326.

Extra enforcement powers granted to council officers

Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police Dave Jones has conferred City of York Council’s new Neighbourhood Enforcement Team with new Community Safety Accreditation powers.

The Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police Dave Jones with the newly-accredited Neighbourhood Enforcement Team

The team forms part of the new Community Safety Hub, based in West Offices to deliver a multi-agency approach to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and nuisance.

The new Community Safety Accreditation powers give the officers authority over and above their council enforcement powers. These powers focus on issues such as alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, begging and drinking in a designated public area. From 5 January, the officers will be working alongside North Yorkshire Police’s Safer Neighbourhood Teams on joint operations to deal with these offences.
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York Police and crime update

Team Lifestyle Café – open for business again!

Fresh from their success at the North Yorkshire Police Lifestyle Challenge Award Ceremony, Team Lifestyle Café are once again holding a pop-up café, this time to raise money for the victims of the York flood.

Luke, Lellie, Jimmy, Ethan and Aidan aged between 10 and 13 are all from York and worked together over the summer holiday to hold a series of pop-up cafés on the Knavesmire to raise money for local good causes as well as to encourage the local community to get together and make new friends.

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A total of 124 people were arrested throughout December by North Yorkshire Police for drink or drug driving

Operation Attention which ran across the festive season, saw an increase of 21 arrests on last year’s campaign – up 20% on last year’s figures. It’s estimated that over 2000 breathalyser tests were conducted by officers throughout the duration of the campaign which ran from 1 to 31 December

Of the 124 arrests, 32 were made for drug driving with 27 of those as a direct result of new roadside drug wipe screening tests.

The majority of arrests were made as a result of drink driving, with the highest breathalyser reading being provided by a 40-year-old woman from Richmond who blew 180 – over 5 times the legal limit.

Some of those arrested in the early stages of the campaign have now been dealt with by the courts, with two drivers being handed heavy fines and lengthy bans.

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Residents urged to have their say as seven out of ten say they want to increase their contribution to North Yorkshire policing

Residents are being urged to have their say on police funding as seven out of ten respondents to a live survey say they want to increase the amount they pay to North Yorkshire’s force.

People have just seven more days to take part in the consultation whose findings will play a key part in determining not only how much householders across the county will pay towards their police service, but also the on-the-ground service they receive.

North Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, is responsible for setting the local police ‘precept’ – the amount people pay through their council tax for policing.

She launched the survey to get residents’ views on December 22. So far about 400 people have responded, and she is keen to hear back from more.

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Policing news: Special constable recruitment starts, 2 sought after alcohol theft

Special Constable recruitment opens. Make a difference – join the team

North Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit at least 70 new Special Constables during its 2016 recruitment campaign which opens on 4 January.

Special Constables are volunteer police officers who have the same uniform and powers as regular (paid) police officers. They volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month to policing York and North Yorkshire and carry out a full range of operational, front-line duties.

North Yorkshire Police currently has 198 Special Constables and is looking for new recruits to be based in every district of North Yorkshire.

“Specials” as they are known, come from all walks of life and backgrounds which means that they bring with them a whole host of skills and abilities which complement those of their regular (paid) colleagues.

They go through a rigorous training programme before they qualify to go out on the beat where they cover a wide range of duties from policing public events, to attending emergency incidents.

They can also choose to undertake further training and specialise in a particular area of policing such as public order, (policing protests, football matches etc) and roads policing.

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CCTV issued after York alcohol voucher fraud

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after fraudulent vouchers were used to buy alcohol in York.

At about 5.40pm on 5 November 2015, two men entered the Asda store in Monks Cross, and selected a large amount of alcohol from the shelf, worth about £320. They scanned this through a self-service checkout, and paid for it using a quantity of £5 money-off vouchers. The vouchers were later found to be fraudulent.

Despite extensive enquiries, the men involved have not yet been identified.

Police would like to speak to the two men pictured on CCTV, as they may have important information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone who recognises the men is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Please call 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Michael Cooper. You can also email michael.cooper@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12150198645 in connection with this incident.

Floods victims may have been targeted by criminals

Police are investigating reports of burglaries at two properties in Huntington Road, York.

On 28 December at around 10.45am, a member of the public reported that their neighbour’s house had been broken into overnight by forcing the back door.

On the afternoon of 28 December, a resident then reported that his shed had been burgled overnight and a number of tools had been taken.

Both incidents are being fully investigated by North Yorkshire Police.

Acting Superintendent Mark Grange said:

“It is extremely disappointing to see victims of the floods being targeted in this way.

“It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation.

“Burglary will not be tolerated and those who commit this type of crime will face the full force of the law.

“I want to take this opportunity to remind residents to be vigilant and ensure property is as secure as it possibly can be.”

If anyone witnessed either of the incidents or has any information which could assist the investigation, please call police on 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference numbers NYP-28122015-0147 and NYP-28122015-0210 when passing on information.

“On Line” survey asks what York Police tax should be

With crime levels increasing in parts of York, a consultation survey has begun.

It asks whether the police tax should be increased by 1.99% next year.

Recently the government announced that there would be no reduction in the grant that it gives to Police forces.

The survey can be completed by clicking here

The Crime Commissioners Office only hints at how any extra money raise could be spent although residents have an opportunity to “write in” comments.

There are elections for a new Police and Crime Commissioner on 5th May 2016

More information is available here. The last PCC elections produced the lowest elector turnout ever recorded (15%).

York Council budget and newspaper

The York Council is also conducting a survey of residents views on its new budget. It can be completed here “on line“

The Council is delivering another “Our City” newspaper with a survey form enclosed.

However, they are not giving residents an opportunity to give a verdict on the likely local increase in Council Tax (expected to be 3.99%)

The Council newspaper – which costs residents around £40,000 a year – also has a section devoted to “local news” which appears to be aimed at encouraging participation in how Ward Committee funds are spent.

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Police: 74 drink and drug driving arrests made since launch of Christmas crackdown

Woman driver in Richmond 5 times the legal limit!

North Yorkshire Police have now made 74 arrests for drink and drug driving since the launch of Operation Attention at the beginning of the month.

The third week of the campaign has seen another 26 arrests made and the highest drink driving reading being registered by a 40-year-old woman arrested in Richmond who blew 180 – over 5 times the legal limit.

Since 1 December:

• 17 drug driving arrests made

• 57 drink driving arrests made

• 15 arrests made where alcohol levels were more than double the legal limit

• Highest reading so far – 180 – provided by a 40-year-old woman arrested for drink driving in Richmond – over 5 times the legal limit

• 57 men arrested

• 13 women arrested

• 10% arrests – charged with failed to provide

Sgt Andy Morton of the Roads Policing Group said:

“The message is loud and clear: drink driving costs lives. It’s as simple as that. If you take a chance and get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs, you are not only putting your own life at risk but the lives of innocent members of the public.”

“The high number of arrests so far shows how serious and committed we are to catching drink and drug drivers and bringing them to justice. Remember, if you take the chance and think you can get away with it, we are waiting to catch you.”

“We continue to appeal to members of the public that if they know of someone driving under the influence of drink or drugs – please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

Brownlow Street alleyway closure

The York Council is set to gate the alleyway to the rear of Brownlow Street/Neville Terrace/Eldon Street.

Affected alleyways

The move comes following complaints from residents about dumping, graffiti, vandalism and break ins.

Residents also report finding used drug needles in the area.

All 21 respondents to an informal consultation by the Council supported the alleygating proposal.

A Council official has now agreed – at a behind closed doors meeting – to formally consult on the proposal.

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