Graffiti on the increase near Tadcaster Road

A lot of graffiti has appeared.recently

Much of it is on structures next the the Sustrans cycle path between Tadcaster Road and the 6 mile bridge.

While we doubt if many race-goers visit our City by cycling from Selby, the graffiti is a poor advert for the City.

The issues below have all been reported to the Council for attention

Litter at Tadcaster Road junction

Litter at Tadcaster Road junction

Graffiti at 6 mile bridge

Graffiti at 6 mile bridge

Graffiti next to Acorn rugby field

Graffiti next to Acorn rugby field

Graffiti at A64 bridge

Graffiti at A64 bridge

Graffiti at Tadcaster Road bridge

Graffiti at Tadcaster Road bridge

Litter on Sustrans cycle track near Tadcaster Road

Litter at A 64 bridge

 

 

‘It’s not OK’ child sexual abuse awareness campaign launches 11 May 2015

A joint child sexual abuse awareness campaign between City of York Safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB) and the NSPCC launches in York on Monday 11 May.

The aim of the ‘It’s not OK’ campaign is to help ensure that parents, carers, children and young people, professionals and the general public know how to recognise the signs of child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, where to get help and advice, and increase confidence in saying or doing something to stop the abuse.

This year-long multi-agency campaign, the first of its type for the NSPCC in England, will have four distinct phases, with each targeting a different audience. Information, resources and campaign materials will all be available in one place – the new sexual abuse and sexual exploitation website for York: www.itsnotokay-york.org.uk

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More Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras on York streets.

Criminals warned as £1m Camerahi-tech crime-fighting project steps up

North Yorkshire Police’s £1m hi-tech investment programme to tackle travelling criminals is gaining momentum with the opening of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Hub.

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The ANPR Hub is based in the Force Control Room with dedicated staff who will monitor and assess real time information relating to vehicles identified as being connected to criminality and build up intelligence about their movements.

This latest move is part of an ongoing £1m investment in ANPR which also includes new, rapidly deployable cameras, more mobile cameras, fixed site cameras and in-car cameras as well as the fitting of ANPR cameras to some of the force’s mobile safety cameras and the introduction of a second Road Crime Team.

North Yorkshire Police already uses ANPR which has proved to be a highly effective tool, particularly in support of Operation Hawk, the force’s campaign to protect our communities from travelling and cross-border offenders.
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Appeal for information following York burglary

burglar2Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Lastingham Terrace, York.

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The incident occurred between Thursday 23 April and Wednesday 29 April while the occupants were away. The offenders are thought to have used a cushion cover and rucksacks to remove the items during the night.

Distinctive property worth about £6,000 was stolen, including Chinese ivory figurines, silver plates and clocks. You can see images at https://www.facebook.com/NorthYorkshirePolice/posts/10153252499081070

Officers are appealing to any witnesses who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area and along the riverside or who might have been offered the items for sale to get in touch. Please contact DC Peter Wilson of the York Investigation Hub, by dialling 101 and selecting option 2.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150070440 when passing on information relating to this incident.

 

Details of 247 “anti social behavior” cases released by York Council

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The York Council has been forced to release details of the 247 cases of anti social behaviour which it claims that its new “hub” has dealt with.
The list includes the general location of the cases and the type of problem caused.
However the stats are not broken down by ward and  individual addresses have not been published.
The list can be found by clicking here

Woman, 21, robbed by three masked men in Foxwood


A WOMAN has been assaulted and robbed by three men wearing scarves over their faces in Foxwood.

The 21-year-old was on a path between Rogers Court and Lydham Court in Acomb when she was approached from behind by three men, assaulted and money was taken from her purse.
The robbery happened on April 1 at about 7.15pm.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any information about the attack.

The attackers are described as a man wearing a grey tracksuit top and bottoms, with a dark blue Adidas logo on the top left side of his top. His face was covered with a plain black scarf.

Another was about 6ft tall, wearing a black Nike hooded top, with a distinctive skull-patterned scarf covering his face.

The other was a man wearing blue “Cross Hatch” jeans and a blue hooded top with a red logo on the top left side. He was wearing a distinctive pink and blue scarf across his face.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Ben Stevens – or email benjamin.stevens@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Please quote incident number 12150053766 when passing on any information about this incident.

Warning and appeal following several purse and mobile phone thefts in York city centre

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and any information about several theft offences that occurred in York city centre over the weekend.

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The thefts occurred in several pubs, bars and nightclubs over the weekend of 30 January to 1 February 2015.

The offenders targeted mobile phones, purses and expensive coats.
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Grants for community groups offered by York Police

Local community groups are in for a cash boost, as North Yorkshire Police invites applications to its Police Property Fund.

North Yorkshire Police

Every so often, the police service auctions off property that has been seized as a result of criminal investigations, or that has been recovered from burglaries where no owner has come forward to claim the property back. 

The proceeds of the auction are used to support local voluntary and charitable projects.

Recent recipients of the Fund include Swaledale Seedlings Playgroup, Art Therapy Yorkshire, Riding for the Disabled in York, Ryedale Community Transport and Richmond Tri-Kudo Triathlon Club.

North Yorkshire Police has now declared the latest round of applications open, and is urging local groups to come forward with their bids by 10 April.

The applications will be judged by Chief Constable Dave Jones, and Julia Mulligan, the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire.

Speaking about the fund, Chief Constable Dave Jones said:

“Through the Police Property Fund we are turning the negative results of crime into a big positive for the community, and that is very satisfying.   We’re very interested in initiatives that could have a positive impact on local safety, but we also want to hear from groups that are creating opportunities for young people, or that help to bring communities together.”

Julia Mulligan, the Police and Crime Commissioner, said:

“Local communities are often best placed to know what support they need, and I want to empower those people to make positive changes where they live or work.  This fund gives residents an easy way to apply for money which can ultimately make a community feel much safer.”

Groups who want to apply for funding must meet certain criteria, and should apply on the North Yorkshire Police application form.  This is available at:  http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/ppfa

New service for victims of crime

A new service has been launched today (1 April 2015) to help North Yorkshire residents who have been victims of crime and need emotional and practical support to cope and recover after crime.

 

The “Supporting Victims North Yorkshire” service provides help to victims in a number of different ways, to help them to cope and recover from the impact of crime. Experienced Supporting Victims Victim Care Co-Ordinators offer advice and guidance for victims of crime via a dedicated telephone service.

Supporting Victims can also refer victims to additional specialist services, aimed specifically at victims of sexual or domestic abuse, those who have suffered as a result of serious crime, people who have been persistently targeted and those feel vulnerable or intimidated as a result of criminal activity.
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