Ed132 we 24.10.19.19 OWL Cymru Crime Watch News North Wales

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OWL CYMRU 

CRIME WATCH NEWS 

Ed.132 week ending 24.10.19 

OWL Cymru alert and safety system is to help you! 

If you are aware of a crime and would like it to be included, or circulated, please send the information to 

alerts@owlcymru.org. Please include details of the crime including location, dates and times. 

Where possible, please provide the Police crime reference number, if reported to Police 

This weeks editions contains:- 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crimes & appeals across North Wales 

Top Tips for Darker Nights Security 

Sneaky Blinders – Deter Sneak in Thieves 

Missing/wanted and updates 

Doorstep crimes/scams 

Telephone cold callers/scams 

Email scams 

Look out for your schools 

Thank you 

Events for your diary 

Fun Dog Show 

Pre-Loved Homeless Bears Article 

Consider volunteering for us or forming a watch scheme in your 

neighbourhood—contact us for more 01352 708118 or watch@owlcymru.org 

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

Monday to Saturday 11am – 2pm. * additional times on Wednesday & Saturday -please enquire 

Come along and meet the team and see the useful crime prevention information and resources and 

offers available & for every household get a FREE property security coding kit from us. 

Watch out for our safety campaign awareness and offers—darker nights, 

sneaky blinders, walk safe 

Current membership exceeds 90,000— contact us for our sponsorship opportunities 

Email: watch@owlcymru.org Tel : 01352 708118 Online shop link http://owlprotectcymru.org/ 

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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! 

Take a look at our Sneaky Blinders offer! 

Police appeal for information 

OWL Cymru 19100491279 - Do you know this man? 

Do you recognise this man? We are trying to identify him in relation to an assault that 

happened on August 31 at the Wrexham football ground during the Wrexham V Stockport 

game. Please call PC 2561 Matt Jones at the MRU on 101 quoting reference OWL Cymru 

19100491279 if you know anything. 

OWL Cymru Warning to Businesses over Counterfeit Bank Notes 

Police are warning businesses to be vigilant after several incidents of passing counterfeit notes have 

occurred in the Gwynedd south area recently. 

The individuals concerned have mostly attempted to pay for low value goods using fake Bank of Ireland £50 

notes in Penrhyndeudraeth, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog. 

The two men and a woman are travelling in a dark blue Ford Transit, and have Irish accents. One of the men 

has what is described as having an “Angel wing” tattoo on the left side of his neck. 

It is believed that these individuals may travel throughout the North Wales area, and as such we advise 

anyone who is offered a Bank of Ireland £50 note to undertake the usual checks, and if any suspicious 

circumstances occur, please contact Police on 101. 

Likewise, any sightings of the distinctive vehicle pictured which has 

Irish number plates should be reported immediately. 

Visit our Counterfeit Currency Protection page on our website for items that can help identify counterfeit 

currency https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/counterfeit-currency-protection 




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Warning Against Contaminated Mamba 

Police are warning drug users in the Wrexham and surrounding area of a possible contaminated batch of 

(NPS) Mamba (synthetic cannabis) which is believed to be in circulation following reports of serious medical 

episodes amongst users. 

Police said: “This batch may be highly dangerous and we advise in the strongest terms that anyone in 

possession of this substance should NOT take it and instead dispose of it safely. 

“We advise all dependent drug users to get support from local drug services and urge anyone feeling unwell 

having taken this substance to seek urgent medical assistance.” 

OWL Cymru X153525— Wounding Garden City Appeal 

Police are appealing for information after two men sustained stab wounds in Flintshire Monday night (21st 

October). 

The incident happened near the entrance to Corus Steel in Garden City at around 9pm. One of the victims 

sustained serious stab wounds and is currently being treated in hospital. 

Two suspects, described as black males, made off on foot. 

Police said; “ This was a violent incident in which a man has suffered serious injuries. Our investigation is at 

an early stage and I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. 

The public will see an increased police activity in the area as we carry out our enquiries. 

Please call 101 quoting reference OWL Cymru X153525 

OWL Cymru X153625—Appeal for information— Incident Ruabon area 

Appeal for information after a lorry travelling south on the A483 at Ruabon was hit by a rock thrown from a 

bridge by two youths at around 8.30am Tuesday 22nd October. The windscreen cracked, but fortunately no 

injuries or collision. Police need to trace these youths. Please call 101 quoting ref OWL Cymru X153625 

OWL Cymru X153516 / X153506—Appeal for Information 

Police are appealing for information and witnesses regarding criminal damage 

caused to vehicles on Llay New Road the B5425. The vehicles were hit by rocks 

at approx: 20.00hrs on 21st October. Please contact Police if you have any 

information quoting Ref: OWL Cymru X153516 / X153506 





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OWL Cymru X153576 -Appeal following robbery in Prestatyn 

Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at the Murco Garage on Marine Road in 

Prestatyn. The robbery happened at around 1:20am on Tuesday 22 nd October, when a person wearing dark 

clothing with their face covered, entered the store and threatened the staff with a weapon before making 

off with a quantity of cash. 

Officers are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of the store and saw a group of males acting 

suspiciously at the time, or who may have been driving past the location with a dashcam on board to 

contact police. Police said: “The shop assistant has been left shocked by the incident but thankfully no-one 

was injured. Our enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who believes they have 

any information which may be relevant to the investigation.” 

Anyone who may have any information relating to this incident, or who may have witnessed suspicious 

activity in the area is urged to contact St Asaph CID on 101 quoting reference OWL Cymru X153576 

OWL Cymru X153361—Identities Sought 

At around 4pm on Monday the 21st October 2019 a small black motorcycle was sighted travelling along 

Vale Road before turning left onto Cefndy Road and then down towards Rhyl College. The motorcycle had 

no registration and the rider was wearing a black hoody which partially obscured the riders face and no 

helmet. Officers are appealing for anyone who knows who this rider is to make contact as they have put 

themselves, other road users and members of the public at risk. At the time of the incident local schools 

had just finished for the day and a large number of children were in the area walking home. 

Officers are also requesting anyone who was in the area at around 4pm with 

dash cameras to review their footage and if they have video which may assist in 

identifying the rider to make contact with police. Contact can be made by 

calling 101 and quoting reference OWL Cymru X153361 or calling into Rhyl 

Police Station. 

Also, does anyone recognise these bikes or riders? 

The red and white bike and the black bike were on the Cob on Marsh Road. The 

other photo is from the Shell garage last Sunday (20th) at around 12.45 

(apologies for the poor quality of that one). If you do recognise any then please 

call 101 and let Police know 





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Remember: 

Keep doors & windows 

locked 

Leave a light on, or use a 

timer switch so it looks 

like someone is in 

Do not leave values like 

car keys in clear view of 

windows when your 

curtains are open 

Keep your shed & garage 

locked—your tools could 

be used to break into 

your home 

LOCK UP 

LIGHTS ON 

KEYS SAFE 

REPORT SUSPCICIOUS BEAHVIOUR TO POLICE - CALL 101 





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‘SNEAKY BLINDERS’– deter sneak in thieves 

SAFETY CAMPAIGN 

Sneak-in thieves are the most opportunistic of them all. They go from house to house on a 

street looking for an easy point of access, with almost no prior planning or preparation. 

Sneak-in thieves can strike residential & commercial properties, day & night. 

Sneak-In burglaries can be avoided by :- 

Locking your windows & doors. 

Using items in our ‘sneaky blinders’ safety pack, with its contents you can stop 

opportunist crime & feel safer 

Forming a neighbourhood watch scheme in your street (contact us) 

Register with OWL to receive crime & community safety alerts for your area. 

The door handle alarm is a clever detection alarm 

which knows when someone is about to open the door, 

or touches the door handle. Once triggered it will 

set off a powerful alarm. It’s versatility & ease of use 

means it can be used as & when required, in any room 

that needs protecting. 

Ideal for use in homes, shared accommodation, 

student halls, internal rooms with your home or 

hotel/holiday rooms. 

CONTACT US ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN AND OFFER 





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Have you seen Ashley Jack Robinson 22 years old last seen in the Rhyl 

area? Described as 5ft 5" tall, mousy brown short hair and a medium 

build - if seen please call 101 ref OWL Cymru X153149 

20 year old Cameron has been reported missing from the Wolverhampton area. He has 

links across North Wales and was seen in Bangor at around 8pm on the 19th October. 

Please contact Police on 101 quoting OWL Cymru X152460 if you see him. 

Have you seen Jason Baeten 16, missing from Connah's Quay since 4.50pm October 21 ? Jason is 

6ft tall and has brown hair. He was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a jacket with a Canadian 

flag. Call 101 quoting ref WL Cymru 29076 

Missing; Connor Johnston 22, from Flintshire , but he may be in the Rhyl, Denbighshire or 

Colwyn Bay area. Connor was last Monday seen wearing a blue rain coat, grey shorts and green 

Adidas trainers. Call 101 quoting ref OWL Cymru 29075 

OLIVER HALL from Brymbo has returned safe and well. Thank you for your shares and retweets 

OWL Cymru Halloween Children’s Safety Pack’ 

There are OWL Cymru Halloween Safety Packs for children available at the Community Beat Shop in the 

Daniel Owen Centre in Mold. They are available for just 50p each. 

The packs contain advice on ‘Trick or Treating’, a ‘Be Safe be Seen’ sticker, a treat 

and a trick as well as other items . There is also a ‘spooky’ lucky dip there. Go 

along and pick a pack up for your little monster to help keep them safe . 

If you wish to order these from us, please contact us on 01352 708118 or email 

watch@owlcymru.org 

Halloween YES/NO posters are also available at the Community Beat Shop. Remember, the shop is open 

daily between 11am-2pm Monday through to Saturday. 





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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 

Trading Standards and North Wales Police are warning residents that cold callers are again targeting 

Flintshire. There have been incidents over the weekend where cold callers are targeting residents by trying 

to claim that their homes require work that does need doing and then vastly overcharging for work they 

may do. In one case the cold callers used a child to try and get the resident to agree to work. 

If you are cold called by traders saying your house needs work doing politely refuse their offer and close 

the door. If you are concerned that your house may need work doing contact a local trader you know you 

can trust. If you are unsure about finding such a trader ask friends or family for a recommendation or 

search for suitable local traders on Buy With Confidence. If you are over 60 or disabled contact Care and 

Repair North East Wales and they will be able to assist you. 

Flintshire Trading Standards offers residents free No Cold Calling stickers for their front doors. If you would 

like to request a sticker please contact Flintshire Trading Standards on 01352 703181 

Police have issued a warning with regards to rogue Trading in the Wrexham and Flintshire Areas. 

Unsolicited callers who offer to carry out work to clean gutters at a low cash price. Once they get onto your 

roof they will inform you that tiles need fixing urgently or you have a birds nest that needs to be removed. 

This will result in hundreds of pounds being charged for very little work. They will always demand payment 

in cash and even take you to the cash machine to get payment. They often intimidate victims by carrying 

out the works without agreement and then demand payment. 

They also use this method to establish if you keep cash in your house and where you keep it. Please look 

out for cold callers especially around the more vulnerable and isolated members of your community. 

If you see anything suspicious contact trading standards or the Police on 101 

Further warning from Wrexham Police: Residents Beware.... Cold Callers / Rogue Traders are active in the 

Wrexham area. Please help to safeguard the most vulnerable members of the community by challenging 

suspicious activity and alerting police and Trading Standards 





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DOORSTEP COLD CALLERS continued…. 

Residents Beware.... Cold Callers / Rogue Traders are active in the 

Wrexham area. Please help to safeguard the most vulnerable members of 

the community by challenging suspicious activity and alerting police and 

Trading Standards 

Message from Community Safety—Bogus Callers in Wrexham 

Bogus Callers were on St Giles Crescent in Wrexham at midday today 

(23rd October) dressed in uniforms with ID badges for UTILITA. They are bogus callers - DO NOT LET THEM 

IN YOUR HOUSE - THEY ARE CRIMINALS - Call 101 or 999 if you feel threatened by them 

TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS 

An Anglesey resident has reported having received a telephone call from a person claiming to be from 

Amazon. The call appeared to come from a mobile telephone number, which is why they answered. The 

resident does not have an Amazon account and put the phone down on the caller. It is not known in which 

direction the call would have taken however there are a number of scams in circulation from callers 

claiming to be from Amazon. 

One is where a person receives an automated call which claims the recipient has just been charged for 

Amazon prime subscription. The recipient of the call is told that fraudsters have used their details to 

subscribe to Amazon Prime and to press ‘1’ to cancel the subscription. 

One variation of the scam is that doing so will provide the recipient with more information, whilst 

another says it will connect to an ‘account manager’. Whichever calls is received the aim appears to get the 

recipients to press ‘1’ connecting to a premium rate number. Amazon request that if you receive a 

suspicious call claiming to be from them, asking for payment or offering a refund that you do not expect do 

not share any personal information and disconnect immediately. 

Warning - Courier Fraud Scams ‘Westminster Police’ ‘Serious Fraud Office’ 

OWL Cymru are warning the public to be alert to courier fraud scams after Police received a number of 

reports from members of the public last week. 

Residents have reported receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from Westminster Police or 

the Serious Fraud Office with the caller identifying himself as DC Cole or DC Ryan. The fraudster goes on to 

tell the victim that their bank account has been compromised and their details used to make large 

purchases in an Argos store in London…………..continued 





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The fraudster convinces the victim to withdraw a large amount of cash from the bank to protect their 

money. Once the victim has the cash in their home the fraudster will send a courier to collect the money 

from the address with the promise that the money will be kept safe. 

In one case an elderly female victim, not in North Wales, was asked to go to her bank and withdraw £9700 

in cash in order to protect her money. The victim was also told by the scammer not to inform the bank staff 

of the reason for the withdrawal and to make an excuse for wanting such a large amount of money. The 

victim was advised to call 111 to confirm it was the police she was speaking to. 

Luckily there have been no financial losses in North Wales reported as yet but similar scams have been 

seen across the UK with victims handing over large amounts of cash to fraudsters. Often the victims have 

no reason to doubt the fraudsters as they appear to know the victims personal details. The fraudsters will 

urge victims to act quickly and create a fear that the victims money is in danger of being lost. 

Please see the following advice to residents 

If you receive a telephone call from ANYONE asking you to move or withdraw your money END THE CALL 

IMMEDIATELY. 

Your bank and the police will NEVER ask you to withdraw your money or transfer your money into a 

different bank account. 

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

of birth or bank account details and do not give out your personal details to callers. 

If you are concerned or receive a similar request use a different phone or neighbours phone to call 101 to 

report the matter or wait 10 minutes to make to call to ensure the scammers have cleared the phone line. 

(www.actionfraud.police.uk) or call on 0300 123 2040. 

EMAIL SCAMS 

Trading Standards are warning residents of an email scam that has come to their attention. It is an email 

claiming to come from MBNA and saying you have a message and asking you to sign in via an attached link. 

This is a scam and they are trying to get your log in details for your account. The e mail says Dear 

customer, all genuine e mails to MBNA customers are addressed to the customer by name and if they are 

asking you to sign into your account they ask you to log in online not via a link. If you receive this scam e 

mail please delete it immediately do not click on the link. For further information on spotting scam 

purporting to be from MBNA please go to https://www.mbna.co.uk/blog/spotting-email-fraud-takefive.html 





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Look out for Your Schools 

With the school holidays pending we are asking the public for their help in looking out for local 

schools. Do you work, or live near to, or overlooking the school. Or do you walk or drive past 

the school? Do you have a few seconds of your time to look at the school? 

Who is there ? Why are they there ? What are they doing ? 

If you have any information of people on the school grounds out of hours, causing damage, carrying out 

thefts, causing anti social behaviour, or any other incidents at the school please report it to 101, the Police 

non emergency number. In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the service you require. If you wish to 

provide information anonymously call CRIMESTOPPERS WALES number in confidence telephone 0800 555 

111, with any relevant details, no matter how minor they may seem. 

Would you be interested in being part of a ‘Neighbourhood Cocoon Watch’ around the school which links 

you to receive the OWL crime and communication alerts relating to incidents in neighbourhoods, and 

at the schools. Help your school, help your community, form a ‘Neighbourhood Cocoon Watch’ . If you 

would like further information please contact us – telephone 101 (North Wales Police control room) ask for 

extension 84144 or e mail watch@owlcymru.org 

Byddwch yn wyliadwrus o’ch hysgol 

Gyda gwyliau’r ysgol ar y gorwel gofynnwn i’r cyhoedd am eu cymorth i gadw llygad ar eu hysgol leol. Ydych 

chi’n gweithio, yn byw neu’n edrych dros yr ysgol? A ydych yn cerdded neu'n gyrru heibio ysgol? A oes 

gennych ychydig eiliadau i edrych ar yr ysgol? 

Pwy sydd yno? Pam maen nhw yno? Beth maen nhw’n ei wneud? 

Os oes gennych unrhyw wybodaeth am bobl ar safle’r ysgol tu allan i oriau ysgol yn achosi difrod, lladrata, 

achosi ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol neu unrhyw ddigwyddiad arall yn yr ysgol, riportiwch o ar 101, sef rhif 

ffôn di-frys yr Heddlu. Mewn argyfwng ffoniwch 999 a gofynnwch am y gwasanaeth rydych eisiau. 

Os ydych yn dymuno gallwch ddarparu unrhyw wybodaeth berthnasol, (dim bwys pa mor ddinod) yn ddienw 

a chyfrinachol i Crimestoppers Cymru ar 0800 555 111 

A oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o ‘Neighbourhood Cocoon Watch’ o amgylch yr ysgol a 

fyddai’n gysylltiedig â derbyn negeseuon OWL sy'n berthnasol i ddigwyddiadau mewn cymunedau ac 

ysgolion?. 

Helpwch eich hysgol, helpwch eich cymuned, ffurfiwch Neighbourhood Cocoon Watch’. Os ydych eisiau 

mwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch â ni ar 101 (Ystafell Reoli Heddlu Gogledd Cymru) a gofynnwch am estyniad 

84144 neu anfonwch e-bost i watch@owlcymru.org 





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WHERE OWL CYMRU TEAM WILL BE 




(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 25th October OWL Cymru Team in Connahs Quay 

Tuesday 29th October Paws on Patrol Dog Show Connahs Quay 

Wednesday 30th October Darker Nights and Halloween session in Connahs Quay 

Friday 1st November OWL Cymru Team in Denbigh 

Tuesday 5th November Darker Nights and Scam Awareness session Wrexham 

Wednesday 6th November Burglary /Crime Prevention Roadshow Johnstown 

Thursday 7th November OWL Cymru Team in Northop 

Thursday 7th November Vulnerable adults Doorstep crime/Safety Campaign Mold 

Wednesday 13th November Coffee Morning—Daniel Owen Café Mold 9am—11.30am 

Thursday 14th November Community Safety pop up Flint 

Friday 15th November Community Safety pop up Flint 

Friday 22nd November Community Safety pop up in Denbigh 

Thursday 28th November Community Safety pop up in Wrexham 

Friday 29th November Community Safety Pop up in Queensferry 

We are still collecting empty crisp packets and if you would like a collection box from us 

to help collect more for us, please do contact us. Thank you to Halcyon Quest Hotel and 

their customers in Prestatyn for collecting empty crisp packets to help us raise funds. 

Thank you also for agreeing to have a collection tin to help raise funds. Josh (Grandson 

of owners) is seen here holding the collection tin and their currency checker, which was 

provided as a ‘Thank you’ for supporting OWL Cymru 

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 / 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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Fun Dog Show—Tuesday 29th October 

12-2.30pm at Central Park in Connahs Quay. 

FREE ENTRY—8 classes lots of prizes to be won 

For more information contact Tracy Brown 

Tel 07841 879149 or 

01352 708118 

Reminder: Dog Walkers Safety Packs are available for 

just £10.00 

The Dog Watch Safety pack consists of: 

A personal attack alarm with the choice of either 

a hi viz wrist worn Personal Attack Alarm aimed 

at improving the safety and security of Runners, 

Cyclists, and dog Walkers. This Wrist Alarm is 

finished in a bright yellow ABS plastic and 

features Hi-Visibility wrist straps which will 

reflect when the individual is out in the dark. It 

has a push button activation and sounds a 130dB 

siren, or a torch, that is an alarm also 

Flashing light for a dogs collar 

Dogwatch roundel and a Paws on Patrol Pen. 

Safety out and about leaflet/Information 

The pack contains resources worth £13, but they are 

currently available for £10. 

You can pick these up from our Community Beat Shop 

inside Daniel Owen Centre, Mold between 11am— 

2pm Monday to Saturday Or we can post— costs of 

posting is £4.45. Contact us for more information 

watch@owlcymru.org telephone 01352 708118 





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As reported by Leader Live: A NORTH Wales grandmother spoke about her 

role as a ‘community superhero’ and how preloved teddy bears have helped 

her spread a vital safety message to hundreds of people. 

Susan Griffiths, who volunteers with OWL, has helped to create more than 300 teddy 

bears as part of the ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign which aims to keep people safe as 

darker nights start to draw in as we say goodbye to summer. The preloved teddy 

bears are donated to OWL Cymru by members of the public but, before going to their 

new homes, they are given a knitted or crochet hat and scarf in one of the four neon colours linked to the campaign. 

Susan, who worked with North Wales Police for 30 years before 10 years of childminding, told the Leader: “I love what 

I do, it is so rewarding to see that it is making a difference and getting a very important message heard with people 

young, old and everywhere in between. 

“It all started when someone got in touch with a bunch of teddy bears destined for landfill to see if we had any use for 

them – and the campaign was born from there. Everyone at some point in their life has loved a teddy bear and all of 

our preloved bears are now given a new purpose and lease of life by helping to bring their own safety messages to the 

community.” Susan, also known as her alter ego of SuperGran, prepares the bears ready for their new home with a 

new set of clothes, a name and story incorporated into their very own adoption certificate. 

The campaign was formed in January 2018 and, since then, more than 300 bears have been 

donated and given a new name and backstory to help spread awareness of being safe and 

seen in the darker nights. 

The bears clothing also ties in with the range of bright products that OWL offer to help 

people be safe in the dark. Susan added that members of the public have backed the bright 

bears campaign – through donations of old teddy bears and wool or by giving their time to 

dress the bears in brightly coloured hats and scarves. These bears have been used to bring comfort to older and 

vulnerable people, children and people during traumatic experiences. One story involves PC Matt Jones, from 

Flintshire who has worked with the Metropolitan Police for four years, and his bear Dafydd whom he received after 

sustaining an injury. 

Matt started volunteering with OWL Cymru at the age of 14, with the desire to stop drugs on the streets of his 

hometown and violence in the home. Susan tailored a story for Dafydd the bear - who’s certificate says he is on a 

secret mission as a member of fictional group Bears Against Violence who was sent to look after the injured constable. 

Denise Edwards, CEO of Owl Cymru, expressed her gratitude for all that Sue has done for the project. She said: “Sue is 

a real-life superhero. Sue’s character of SuperGran plays a big part in this campaign, not just because she likes to dress 

up, it is because this targets children and their safety and we believe that grandparents can be a vital part of that. The 

message connected to our bears is one of personal safety. During the darker nights, we encourage the public to wear 

something bright, but we are hoping to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless to help them, not abuse them.” 

Volunteers are welcome to help with the task of knitting and crocheting items for the bears – and any bears looking 

for a new home are always welcomed by OWL, please contact them. 





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