Ed122 we 16.08.19 OWL Cymru Crime Watch News North Wales

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OWL CYMRU 

CRIME WATCH NEWS 

Ed.122 week ending 16.08.19 

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Overview of what is contained in the latest edition of OWL Cymru Crime Watch News. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crimes & appeals across North Wales 

Missing/wanted and updates 

Doorstep crimes/scams 

Telephone and email scams 

Hate Crime awareness – provided by North Wales Hate Crime Caseworker 

Events for your diary 

Amazing August Offer 

What can your child do in the long school holidays 

REMINDER: The OWL Cymru Community Beat Shop is open at the Daniel Owen Centre in Mold Monday to 

Saturday 11am – 2pm. Come along and meet the team and see the useful crime prevention information 

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OWL Cymru aims to increase awareness & help prevent people becoming a victim of crime 

Last year 54% of burglaries across North Wales occurred where properties were 

unlocked! 

Don’t make it easy for them & prevent it happening to you by locking your windows 

& doors! 

Police appeal for information 

OWL Cymru 19100444878—Burglary in Connahs Quay—Please be vigilant 

Police are appealing for information and urging residents to be vigilant following a burglary in the Mold 

Road area of Connahs Quay. The incident occurred at around 0100 hrs on 11th August. The offender 

appears to have entered through an open window. If you have any information please contact Police by 

dialling 101 quoting OWL Cymru 19100444878 

OWL Cymru X115603—Fatal collision in Arthog, Gwynedd 

A 30-year-old pedal cyclist has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Gwynedd Sunday afternoon 

(August 11th).Shortly after 1:30pm North Wales Police were informed by the Ambulance Service of a two 

vehicle collision on the A493 in Arthog whereby the cyclist had collided with a Honda CRV that was towing a 

caravan. The cyclist was airlifted to hospital in Stoke, however sadly, he died during the early hours of 

Monday morning. The Roads Policing Unit is appealing for witnesses. 

Police said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time. “We are appealing 

to anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have seen the cyclist just prior to 

the collision to come forward. “Our investigation is underway and anybody who may be able to assist is 

urged to contact us on 101 or via our live web chat quoting reference number OWL Cymru X115603.” 

Message from North Wales Police Community Safety 

There have been four burglaries reported since 8th August in the Deeside/Connahs Quay. Areas. Entry has 

been via windows. Please make sure your windows are securely closed. Please report anything suspicious 

to Police by dialing 101 




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Residents please be vigilant 

Residents are reminded to lock windows and doors before going to bed. A thief attempted to gain entry to 

a house in Peel Street in Wrexham around 4.45. am one morning and a house in nearby Bright Street 

around 5.10. am. Nothing was stolen, but pots were damaged in one backyard. 

OWL Cymru 19100448037— Distraction Burglary in Llay 

Police are appealing for information following a distraction burglary in the First Avenue area of Llay 

recently. The incident occurred at around 14.30 hrs on 12th August. 

The resident answered the door to a male who stated that the pointing on the chimney needed attention. 

He said he had carried out work on the neighbours property and had noticed it while he was up there. The 

resident allowed the male to get a ladder set up with two other males. After around 10 minutes one male 

asked the residents husband to go and look at the work, the other male wanted to see the coving and to 

check there were no leaks. He then asked the resident to turn the thermostat up and turn the cold water 

tap on in the kitchen. The resident went downstairs and did as requested. The male then came downstairs 

and said everything was fine. The resident then paid over two hundred pounds for the ‘work’ they had 

carried out, and waited for a receipt. When they didn't return with a receipt the resident went outside and 

found the van had gone. The resident then checked with the neighbour and discovered that they had NOT 

had any work carried out. The resident then checked upstairs and found that an amount of money had been 

taken and a cash tin. 

If you have any information relating to this incident please contact police by dialling 101 quoting OWL 

Cymru 19100448037. 

We would like to take this opportunity to remind residents that purchasing or using the services of cold 

callers can be risky for numerous reasons. If something goes wrong with the service, or product, they may 

prove difficult to trace. 

Some traders will quote a price but then ask for substantially more money when the job has been 

completed. Some work can be carried out and completed to a poor, or even unsafe standard. Some cold 

callers are also linked to burglaries, or other criminal activity, as in this incident. Police are asking for 

residents to be vigilant and wary when dealing with cold callers at the door and to report any suspicious 

persons or activity to them as soon as possible. They are also asking for residents to pass this information 

on to older, or more vulnerable neighbours as they may get targeted. Reputable, local traders can be 

found via North Wales Trading Standards Services ‘Buy With Confidence’ Scheme https:// 

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Theft of Tools from Dock Road in Connahs Quay 

There has been a theft of tools from a business unit on Dock Road, Connahs Quay last Friday morning - 

males on bikes seen in the early hours. Please report anything suspicious on 101and make sure that you 

keep your OWN possessions and valuables hidden and locked up 

OWL Cymru 19100439959 Appeal for Information 

Appeal for witnesses and information after a burglary at an address in Llandudno Road, Penrhyn Bay near 

Llandrillo College sometime between 5pm and 8.50 pm August 8th. Cash, watch and jewellery were stolen. 

If you have any information please contact police by dialing 101 quoting OWL Cymru 19100439959. 

OWL Cymru X116491 – Knife attack In Rhyl 

Police were called by the Welsh Ambulance Service to an incident in the area of Church Street in Rhyl at 

1.38am on Tuesday morning (13 August), where a man sustained life threatening injuries. 

He was taken to hospital, and Police cordoned off the area while they carried out an investigation to 

determine the circumstances. 

The Denbighshire district Chief Inspector Andrew Williams said, ‘In relation to the incident in Rhyl - the male 

involved, who is 43 years of age and from the local area, remains in hospital in a serious condition. 

Police would like people to come forward with any information, particularly if they were in the Church 

Street area between 1.15am and 1.30am that morning 

UPDATE: An 18 year old man from Merseyside was arrested recently in Denbigh on suspicion of attempted 

murder, as part of the ongoing investigation into a knife attack in Rhyl on Tuesday, August 13,which left a 43 

year old local man with serious injuries. 

Two men from the Denbigh area were also arrested for assisting an offender. All three men remain in 

custody. 

The arrests were made following searches at addresses in Myddleton Avenue, Denbigh last night. Forensic 

teams will continue their examination of these locations today. 

Detective Superintendent Steve Williams said: “ We have made significant progress over the last 24 hours 

and I am really grateful for the information and support of the public that has taken us this far. 

"Again, I would encourage anyone who could assist our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting 

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OWL Cymru X116688—Recovered Quad Bike 

Oes gan rywun wybodaeth am y beic yma ? Wedi ei ddarganfod 

bore 'ma ym Mhenygroes Do you recognise this quad bike ? 

Discovered recently in Penygroes. 

Ffoniwch/telephone 101 - quoting reference OWL Cymru X116688 

if you have any information 

OWL Cymru X116931 - Assault appeal Shotton 

Police are appealing for information following a report that a man assaulted a girl as she was playing with 

friends in a park in Shotton, Deeside. 

The incident happened at around 8.45pm on Tuesday August 13 on a the playing field along Shotton Lane, 

near the Edward Morgan Primary School when the 10 year old was playing hide and seek with friends. 

A man is understood to have grabbed hold of the child as she was hiding in the bushes, but fled after she 

called for help and other children and a dog walker disturbed him. 

The suspect is described as an adult with brown, grey hair and a beard. 

DI Eleri Thomas said; “This was a traumatic experience for the young victim who, thankfully, was not 

injured. We carried out an immediate search and will maintain reassurance patrols in the area. 

“I would like to reassure the community that we have a dedicated team of officers on this investigation and 

I am appealing specifically to the dog walker, who went to the girl’s aid, to come forward and contact us. 

“I am also appealing to anyone who saw an individual matching the description, or may have seen any 

suspicious males loitering in the area in recent days, to call 101 quoting reference OWL Cymru X116931 

OWL Cymru X116352 - Robbery appeal Penrhyn Bay 

Police are appealing for information following a robbery at newsagents in Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno. 

The incident happened at around 8.20pm last night August 12 when a man armed with a knife entered the 

Premier newsagents on Broadway and demanded cash. 

He stole money from the till before making off on foot. No one was injured during the incident. 

The suspect is described as average height, slight build with a Merseyside accent. 

He was wearing a light coloured hoody, navy jeans and black trainers. 

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting ref OWL Cymru X116352. 





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Fatal road traffic collision Llangollen 

A pedestrian who was in a collision with a car in Llangollen, Denbighshire, yesterday (Thursday 15th August) 

has sadly died. The incident, involving a black Kia car and a local woman, happened in Castle Street at 

around 9.40am yesterday morning, August 15. The woman was flown to hospital in Stoke where she died as 

a result of her injuries. Her next of kin have been informed and investigations are on-going. 

OWL Cymru 19100423436—Do you know this male? 

Can anyone identify this male suspected of theft in the Wrexham area? Any information please 

contact 101 quoting ref: OWL Cymru 19100423436 

Public warned over 'Safe Account' scams 

North Wales Police are warning the public to be alert to ‘safe account’ scams after an increase in reports 

from members of the public. Residents have reported receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be 

calling from their bank, or police fraud investigators. The caller will state that there is an issue with the 

victims bank account and advise them to move their money to a ‘safe account’. The victim will often be told 

that bank staff are suspected of being involved in a fraud which deters the public from seeking advice in 

their local branch. In some cases victims have been played an automated message stating £600 had been 

taken from their account and requesting the victims press ‘1’ to continue. 

Police have issued the following advice to residents. 

If you receive a telephone call from ANYONE asking you to move your money into a different account 

END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY. 

DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL DETAILS, including banking details, to anyone you do not know either in the 

street, on the doorstep, over the telephone or internet as these details can be used to steal your 

identity. 

Beware of cold calls even when the caller appears to have personal information such as your address, 

date of birth or bank account details. 

Your bank and the police will NEVER ask you to transfer your money into a ‘safe account’. 

If you receive unexpected contact from persons claiming to be from your bank take time to think. DO 

NOT BE RUSHED. If you have concerns about your money wait 10 minutes and call your bank on a 

trusted number to check the validity of the call. 

Message from North Wales Police Bangor 

We are very aware of issues with motorcycles in the Bethesda area and have been working on the issue , we 

know who they are and have gathered the evidence necessary to take positive action . We will be knocking 

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KEVIN LLOYD THOMAS (55) from the Bangor area is currently wanted 

by North Wales Police. If you can help Police apprehend him, call 

101 ref. OWL Cymru 19100432087 

CIAN EDWARD OWEN (19), from the Caernarfon area is currently wanted by North Wales Police. 

If you have any information, please call 101 ref. OWL Cymru 19100350253 

Tom Flynn, 22, from Wrexham is wanted on suspicion of affray and a recall to prison. Though 

he is from the travelling community, with links nationwide, he may be in the Ellesmere Port 

area. If you know where he is hiding, call 101 

MISSING PERSONS & UPDATES 

MISSING: Have you seen Andrew from Sandycroft? He was last 

seen in the Mynydd Isa area wearing black trousers, blue trainers, 

a grey coat and a black zip up jacket. Any info please call 101 ref OWL Cymru ITrace 27686. 

Thanks to public support 

Great news. Missing female from Abergele , Sian Williams has been located safe and well. Thank you for 

your shares, likes and retweets. 

Missing Person Jessica Wild, 13 years old from Presthaven Sands, Prestatyn has been found safe and well. 

Thank you for your assistance.Missing person. 





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DOORSTEP COLD CALLERS 

We would like to remind residents that purchasing or using the services of cold 

callers can be risky for numerous reasons. If something goes wrong with the 

service, or product, they may prove difficult to trace. Some traders will quote a 

price but then ask for substantially more money when the job has been 

completed. Some work can be carried out and completed to a poor, or even unsafe standard. Some cold 

callers are also linked to burglaries, or other criminal activity. Police are asking for residents to be 

vigilant and wary when dealing with cold callers at the door and to report any suspicious persons or activity 

to them as soon as possible. They are also asking for residents to pass this information on to older, or 

more vulnerable neighbours as they may get targeted. Reputable, local traders can be found via North 

Wales Trading Standards Services ‘Buy With Confidence’ Scheme https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk 

There have been reports of cold callers in the Northop area last weekend. A smartly dressed male went to a 

property and apologised ‘for the noise’ claiming they had been carrying out work next door. The caller 

claimed that they had noticed that the resident needed work doing on their chimney and guttering, whilst 

they had been working at the neighbouring property. The resident hadn't heard any work being carried out 

and asked how much would the work cost. They replied it would be three hundred pounds. The resident 

stated they didn't have that amount of money in the house. The cold caller offered to take the resident to 

the bank. Please see advice as above. 

TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS 

A business (convenience store/garage) has received a telephone call on their landline relating to a mobile 

phone recently. The caller was stating that the mobile phone needed to be topped up. Thankfully, no details 

were provided by the business. The caller said they would make contact again, which they have not done, to 

date. It is thought that this was possibly an attempt to obtain card/bank details. This serves as a useful 

reminder not to provide details to a telephone cold caller. 

Residents continue to report having received telephone calls claiming to be from their internet service 

provider, claiming that the internet was being cut off within the next 24/48 hours. Another resident is 

receiving numerous telephone calls a day, threatening to turn off the internet 

As a reminder, this is an attempt to gain remote access to your computer to steal from 

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A resident has received a suspicious email claiming to be from TV Licensing. The email 

claimed that they had been unable to renew the TV Licence by direct debit and to click on a 

link and enter details. A resident aged over 75 also received an email claiming that a payment 

had been declined. The resident knew this was a scam as they don’t pay for TV Licences. they had not 

been able Please see advice from TV Licensing https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/faqs/FAQ288. They will only 

use donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk to contact you (or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk). They will always 

include your name in e mails to customers (Unless customers told them they don’t need a licence and didn't 

provide a name. Scam e mails can be reported to Action Fraud on 0800 1232040 

A resident received three scam telephone calls, all from different numbers. One was silent and has been 

reported to OFCOM by the recipient. The other two were recorded messages with the request to press 1 to 

speak to ‘The Executive. The call had a threat to ‘disconnect the internet due to illegal activities. 

The resident has passed the information to the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) 

Domestic servitude is when 

a victim is forced to work in 

private households.SpotTheSigns 

of 

modern slavery then call on 

08000 121 700 





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EVENTS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (additional to our daily work routine) 

Monday to Saturday OWL Community Beat Shop at Daniel Owen Centre in Mold. Open 11am—2pm 

Monday to Saturday each week 

Friday 23rd August Health and Wellbeing Event Saltney 

Thursday 29th August OWL Cymru team in Flint in partnership with Sustrans 

Friday 30th August OWL Cymru team in Flint in partnership with Sustrans 

Wednesday 4th September Coffee Morning in Daniel Owen Centre, Mold 9am -11.30am 

Sunday 8th September DOG Watch/ Paws in the Park Loggerheads 

Tuesday 10th September Doorstep Crime Awareness clinic Hope 

Tuesday 10th September Doorstep Crime Awareness clinic in Northop 

Thursday 12th September Community Event Greenfield 

Thursday 12th September Doorstep crime Awareness clinic in Gresford 

Friday 13th September OWL Cymru team in Flint 

Tuesday 17th September Doorstep Crime Awareness clinic in Broughton 

Wednesday 18th September Doorstep Crime Awareness Rhos on Sea 

Friday 20th September OWL Cymru team in Flint 

Tuesday 24th September ACE Detective session with vulnerable young adults 

Thursday 26th September Doorstep crime Awareness Clinic 

OWL Cymru team in Saltney 

Thursday 26th September OWL Cymru talk Buckley 

Thursday 3rd October OWL Cymru Team in Prestatyn 

Thursday 3rd October Doorstep Crime awareness clinic in Rhydymwyn 

We are taking bookings for : 

 

 

 

Doorstep Crime/Scam awareness clinics 

Cycle coding—Contact us for more information. 

School, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, Scouts, Cubs, youth groups visit for three of our 

ACE detective workshops 

Additionally we have a number of fundraising events to help keep OWL Cymru services going, 

includes the OWL alert system. 

If you feel you can help us raise funds or sponsor the OWL system please do contact us 

Your help can, and will, make a difference 





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AMAZING AUGUST SUMMER OFFER! 

Don’t miss out on our Amazing 

‘three for two’ window alert 

alarms August Summer Offer. 

Buy two window alert alarms at £5 

each and get one free!. 

Bike marking Kit—Only £1 each - Breaking the Cycle of Crime 

Available from The Community Beat Shop within Daniel Owen Centre in Mold and Mold Police 

Station. The Kit contains useful advice, property marker pen and skin to protect the postcode entered 

on your bike 

Notice for Caravan and Camper owners.......take care of your property, be 

vigilant and check daily. 

Register for Caravan watch/alerts with us via www.owl.co.uk 

Caravan watch window sticking roundels are available from us £1 each or 3 for £2.50 contact us on 01352 

708118 or email watch@owlcymru.org 

Caravan safety/security packs are available - cost £5.50 includes a caravan watch roundel, a simulator 

alarm and a coding kit available via calling or send email quoting Caravan Watch offer 

HELPING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF CARAVAN THEFT ! 





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What can your child do during the long school holidays? 

During the Summer School Holidays why not take part in the OWL Picture 

Hunt? Each entrant who completes the hunt will get a certificate and their 

name will be placed in a Prize draw at the end of the school holidays. 

The winner will receive a magnificent Neighbourhood Superhero Prize! 

Don’t forget to collect your certificate after completing the hunt 

How can you take part? 

There are currently two picture hunts running until 2nd September, one in 

Mold, one in Flint. 

You can get your hunt sheet from the Community Beat Shop in the Daniel 

Owen Centre in Mold, or from Flint Library. 

HOLIDAY SAFETY AND SECURITY: 

Police reports of a number of holiday Frauds reported in Llandudno . 

Deposits have been stolen from people hoping to enjoy a holiday in North 

Wales Does the holiday sound too good to be true? Is the deposit a bit too 

much? It could be a scam. Be Scam Aware 

VICTIM OF CONMAN reveals how she first met fraudster : 

Mother-of-two speaks out after fraudster who stole her £850,000 life savings is sent to jail. “'It was an act of 

the utmost cruelty, designed to destroy my life for his personal gain.” 

https://twitter.com/actionfrauduk/status/1159481597768413184?s=20 





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