Smart operation will target the fear of crime in York

 Police in York have launched an operation to tackle crime and the fear of crime where it is needed the most – thanks to sophisticated data analysis.

Smart operation will target the fear of crime in YorkThe crime prevention campaign will take place in the Clifton area of the city on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 September, with police working alongside other agencies including trading standards and the fire service to provide reassurance and crime prevention advice to residents.

Officers have used street-level data available to the public sector which measures fear of crime, to identify specific areas which would benefit from a focused operation. They have also looked at annual trends in reported crime to determine the kinds of incidents where crime prevention advice would be effective.

During the operation, codenamed Operation Tansu, extra patrols will take place, and police will be on-hand to security mark valuable items using a dot peen property marking machine, and urging residents to sign up to the North Yorkshire Community Messaging alert service.

Similar initiatives will be taking place in other areas of York in the future.  (more…)

Police out tonight keeping York safe for young people

hoodyOrganisations in York are working together this summer to help children and young people enjoy their holiday safely right from the start.

Over the school holidays, North Yorkshire Police and City of York Council will head Operation Liberate, an initiative that will identify young people in potentially vulnerable situations, and take steps to keep them safe.

While York is a very safe city, young people may be at risk due to their location, the time of day, their peer group and the potential for anti-social behaviour.

Operation Liberate ran for the first time in 2015, and got underway this year on Saturday 23 July. Under the operation, young people identified to be potentially at risk can be brought to a designated ‘place of safety’. There, they will be spoken to and advised by police and volunteers, and referred on to other organisations if necessary.

Partner agencies including domestic abuse charity IDAS, the NHS, Lifeline and the council will work together with specially-trained volunteers to ensure any particularly vulnerable young people get the support they need.

Inspector Lee Pointon, of North Yorkshire Police, said: “It’s vital that we do everything we can to help young people in York keep safe. During the summer holidays, some youngsters may find themselves in potentially harmful situations. We and partner organisations can support them, to ensure they don’t put themselves at unnecessary risk.

“Operation Liberate is all about working together to support these young people so we can identify their needs at an early stage and help avoid any problems recurring in the future.”

North Yorkshire Police launch Community Messaging service

North Yorkshire Community Messaging is a free community messaging system that allows residents to register to receive the latest Community messagingcrime notifications and community news happening in their local neighbourhood.

North Yorkshire Community Messaging allows residents to decide when and how they are kept informed about the issues that matter to them:

  • Choose your interests: Crime and Other Police Incidents, Rural Policing, Anti-Social Behaviour, Road Safety, Neighbourhood News and Events
  • Choose how to receive your alerts: Phone, email, text message or mobile app (launching soon)!
  • By area(s): School, home, places of work, elderly relatives

Registering for North Yorkshire Community Messaging is Safe, Secure and Easy – Just click  ‘Join‘  and follow the step by step instructions.

The North Yorkshire Police have been under fire for failing to keep their social media channels updated during recent months.

This seems to us to be a worthwhile initiative which we hope will improve communications with residents

Police appealing for two taxi drivers to come forward to assist the investigation into Micklegate death

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for further information to determine the events which lead up to the death of 21-year-old Robert Stephenson in the early hours of 26 March 2016.
Robert Stephenson

Mr Stephenson, from the Pickering area, died following a collision with a Ford Mondeo taxi on Micklegate in York at 2.30am on Sat 26 March 2016.

Police have analysed CCTV footage and are keen to identify two taxis which are seen in the area.

The first taxi they would like to identify is believed to be a silver Toyota Avensis which was travelling down Micklegate on its way into York City Centre. The silver vehicle is seen to stop next to Robert just prior to the collision, pause and then drive off into town.

The second taxi they would like to identify is a black Mercedes S-Class which was travelling up Micklegate out of York, directly behind the vehicle which collided with Robert.

Police are appealing for the drivers of these vehicles or anyone who could assist with the investigation to contact them on 101 and quote reference 12160052322.

Police appeal for information after cyclist injured in Acomb collision

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was injured in a collision involving a car and a cycle.
Collision

Between 9.50pm and 10.10pm on Thursday 17 March 2016, a 25-year-old man was cycling along Manor Drive North in Acomb, York, when he heard a car approaching from behind.

The car then took a left turn onto Malvern Avenue, knocking the cyclist off his bike, causing injuries to his face, hands, knees and groin, which required stitches.

The car involved is described as possibly a Ford Fiesta or Focus in either a green or blue colour. Its driver is described as a woman, possibly 30-40 years old, wearing glasses, with mousey brown or dark blonde hair that was shoulder-length with a box fringe.

Anyone who saw the collision, or has any information about the car involved, is asked to contact PC Carol Thompson of York Police – please dial 101 and select option 2, or email carol.thompson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Please quote reference number 12160047667.

Police target cyclists without lights in York

In high-profile operation over the next few days, officers will be targeting cyclists in York who cause a danger to themselves by cycling without lights during hours of darkness.
Incident - Cycle

There are many who continue to break the law  and this initiative is designed to highlight the real danger these people cause to themselves and others by not displaying lights on their bikes in the dark.

The initiative will see Police Officers  issuing  tickets for cycling offences and offering advice and education on the dangers of cycling without  lights.   City of York Council  have funded a limited amount of high-visibility rucksack covers and small sets of emergency cycle lights, to support the campaign.  These will be given to children and other vulnerable people as part of this education programme which makes up part of this initiative.

The latest phase of the operation follows the launch of the campaign with a ‘night of action’ in October last year, which saw 36 Traffic Offence Reports issued to cyclists without lights on in just a few hours.
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Record number of Special Constable applicants as campaign closes

North Yorkshire Police’s latest Special Constable recruitment campaign which ended today (1 February 2016) has seen a record number of applicants and expressions of interest.
Specials back view police jacket York

The campaign, which began on 4 January 2016, received 276 applications from potential Special Constables.

In addition, 341 people began an application but did not finish it, 11 people failed the pre-screening questions and 1 person withdrew their application.
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York Crime Update

CCTV appeal following alleged fraud at Marks and Spencer, York

North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an alleged fraudulent refund which took place at Marks and Spencer, Pavement, York.

M&S Fraud

The incident took place at around 1.50pm on 23 December 2015.

Police are appealing for anyone who can identify the man or who has any information which could assist the investigation to contact them on 101 and ask speak to PC Rachel Shaw. Please quote reference 12150227314.

CCTV appeal to theft of a wallet in Poundland, York

North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in relation to the alleged theft of a man’s wallet.

Poundland 1

The wallet was removed from the victims jacket pocket whilst he was shopping in Poundland on Low Petergate, York on 28 December 2015.

The victim then found that the contents of his bank account had been withdrawn from the Barclays Bank cash machine on Parliament Street, York.

Police are appealing for anyone who can identify the men or who has any information which could assist the investigation to contact them on 101 and ask speak to PC Alastair Foy. Please quote reference 12150191360.

Poundland 2

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

 

 

Diarrhoea drugs theft – suspect on the run?

CCTV appeal following theft of diarrhoea drugs from chemist
CCTV Malton 1

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

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.