Ed134 we 07.11.19 OWL Cymru Crime Watch News North Wales

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OWL CYMRU 

CRIME WATCH NEWS 

Ed.134 week ending 07.11.19 

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 and appeals across North Wales 

Police updates 

Seasonal safety campaign offers 

Farmers no cold calling packs 

Missing and Wanted persons 

Doorstep / scams / telephone cold callers 

Knife Angel in Chester 

Dates for your diary 

Consider volunteering for us or forming a watch scheme in your neighbourhood—contact 

Us by telephone 01352 708118 or email ch@owlcymru.org 

REMINDER: The OWL Cymru Community Beat Shop is op 

en 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. 

Sponsor opportunity for OWL crime alerts covering North Wales. 

For further information contact us 01352 708118 or 

email watch@owlcymru.org





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

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 Appeal from Rural Crime Team 

The Rural Crime Team are appealing for information after a theft from a farm in Penmon. A total of five 

wheels were stolen recently from livestock trailers. Did you see any suspicious vehicles in the area? Please 

check your cctv/dashcams and contact the Rural Crime Team if you have any information 

OWL Cymru—Appeal for Information following incident in Bagillt 

Police are appealing for information following an incident on Wednesday evening in the Bagillt area. A male 

reportedly barged into the Church of Christ (Iglesia no Cristo) building on Bagillt High Street and threatened 

a man and woman inside. The male was said to be armed with a knife which happened at around 10.20pm 

on Wednesday 30th October. Police said thankfully the victim was unharmed and are appealing for anyone 

who has any information to contact Police by dialing 101 

OWL Cymru X160196—Stolen vehicle from Acrefair 

A grey Audi A3 S Line, registration VRM X21 RLG , was stolen from an address in 

Trefynant Park, Acrefair near Wrexham at 7pm on Sunday November 3 after thieves 

stole the keys from the property. Any sightings or information please call 101 and 

quote ref OWL Cymru X160196 

OWL Cymru Counterfeit currency in circulation 

There have been reports of counterfeit currency being used in the area. This note has been seized from a 

business in the Abergele area. Cashiers and Traders please be mindful when accepting 

large amounts of cash. 

OWL Cymru have counterfeit currency detection kits available. Visit the WebShop for 

more information on what is available to assist https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/ 

counterfeit-currency-protection 


For further information contact us 01352 708118 or email 

watch@owlcymru.org 

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‘Operation Blue Quartz’ - Criccieth Family Church 

North Wales Police are aware of rumours circulating in the community regarding the Criccieth Family Church 

and the impact this may be having. Police can confirm that a criminal investigation is underway regarding 

both recent and non-recent sexual offences. A 43 year old local man and former member of the church has 

been arrested as part of the enquiry and released on police bail. 

Detective Superintendent Gareth Evans said: “The enquiry is both sensitive and complex and will take weeks 

to complete. We have a team of specialist officers dedicated to the enquiry who are working with the 

safeguarding team from the church and our partners in Local Authorities. 

“I would like to reassure our local communities that there are no ongoing risks you need to be worried 

about, however if you feel you are affected in anyway then please make contact with us through the 

following methods: 

OperationBlueQuartz@nthwales.pnn.police.uk 

Ring 101 and quote ‘Operation Blue Quartz’.” 

NORTH Wales Police is investigating an incident in Connah's Quay over the weekend. 

Following numerous reports regarding 'heavy' police presence on Sunday night at Fern Court which involved 

a group of people. A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed the force was investigating an incident at 

Fern Court, Connah's Quay which occurred around 8.07pm on November 3. Two males sustained minor 

injuries and a fluid was sprayed at a female. Anyone with information can call North Wales Police on 101 

quoting ref OWL Cymru X160223. Concerns have been raised over the number of incidents in the area and 

the tennant's safety. Cllr Andy Dunbobbin said: "There are so many incidents lately. The few are spoiling it 

for the many. "The residents have got a really lovely community down there and it's through community 

that we are able to solve these things together. 

Communities can be brought together by setting up Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. Contact the OWL 

Cymru Office on 01352 708118 or e mail watch@owlcymru.org 

OWL Cymru - Appeal for information 

On 5th November local officers & Roads Policing were involved in a pursuit with a stolen vehicle after 

reports of burglaries in the Gwersyllt and Bradley areas. A vehicle was recovered and a man is assisting with 

enquiries 

Police are appealing for any CCTV or dashcam footage - call police on 101 



email watch@owlcymru.org 

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OWL Cymru 19100649147 - Burglary at the home of an elderly woman 

Police are appealing for information following a burglary of the home of a vulnerable elderly woman. 

The incident happened at the 93-year-old woman’s home in Handsworth Crescent, Rhyl, early yesterday 

evening, Wednesday 6 th November. 

Detective Inspector Elfyn Hughes of St Asaph CID said: “This was a sickening incident which targeted a 

vulnerable woman in her own home. The victim was not injured but was shaken by the incident.” 

“We are keen to trace two males who were seen leaving the address; one was wearing a black hooded top, 

trousers similar to jogging bottoms with a black scarf across his face, possibly with a pattern on it. The other 

is described as being dressed in black.” 

They stole a quantity of cash before leaving on foot and detectives are progressing the investigation. 

DI Hughes added: “I would urge anyone who has any information or has seen anything suspicious in the area 

at around 6pm on Wednesday 6 th November to contact us. 

“I would also urge family and neighbours of elderly and vulnerable people to keep an eye on them, 

discourage them from keeping large quantities of money in their homes and to make sure they keep doors 

and windows locked.” 

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 OWL Cymru 19100649147. 

Caernarfon Death Probe 

It has been reported that Police vehicles have blocked off Aber Foreshaw Eoad in Caernarfon. A body was 

taken away from the scene. The area was taped off just after 0730 hrs this morning. 

A police spokesman said ‘We were called at 7.30am today to an incident on the road near the golf club in 

Caernarfon. Officers are currently assisting colleagues from North Wales Fire and Rescue. 

Police have confirmed that they are dealing with an incident in the area and will make a statement shortly 




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Thefts of Quad Bikes—Please Review your security 

Police Rural Crime Team are warning quad bike owners to check on their 

security following a recent spate of thefts of 4 x 4 machines from rural areas in 

Denbighshire. 

Since Wednesday October 20 th a total of 7 quad bikes have been stolen, mainly from farm locations, with 

the most recent one having been stolen overnight from the Brenig area. 

Police Rural Crime Team manager, Rob Taylor said “We are seeing a surge of quad bike thefts by organised 

criminals who are determined to get past locks and security devices to take the machines. This is a trend 

that is being replicated throughout Wales. Quad bike thefts are now a national police rural policing priority” 

The recent thefts have occurred in areas of Ruthin, Cyffylliog, St Asaph and Llangollen and have mainly 

occurred during the hours of darkness where criminals are loading them into waiting transport, such as vans 

or similar. They may have to push them some distance before loading them onto a vehicle. Be vigilant to 

vans or vehicles with trailers acting suspiciously in the area. Have you had any cold callers during the day? 

Criminals will usually visit the area before the thefts by making an excuse to be on a farm, such as asking for 

directions. We remind owners to up their security measures and to report registration numbers of cold 

callers’ vehicles to their farms every time to the police on 101, Police Rural Crime team say they will follow 

up on all calls. 

Farm watch no cold calling packs are available containing farmwatch sticker, crime prevention information 

and useful resources – visit the OWL cymru website for more information https:// 

www.owlprotectcymru.org/specialoffers 

Coding kits which include thick property marking pens (Ideal for plant and quad bikes) and stickers are 

available to purchase. Alarmed padlocks are available to purchase which may help prevent this type of 

crime. Contact us for more information 

FARMWATCH SAFETY PACK 

Our Farmwatch Safety Pack includes an A5 sized No Cold Caller’ (thieves will often 

cold call at a property prior to a theft), Ultimate coding kit, simulated alarm, 

Farmwatch roundel and rural crime prevention advice. The Farmwatch packs are 

£5 each. They can be collected from us or posted (£4.45 postage and packing). 

The single sided Farmwatch signs are available for £7.50 each, tri fold signs are 

£21.00. 




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Social Media—Sales—Be Aware 

Be aware of persons on Social Media advertising the sale of items, taking payment, but never sending out 

the items people have paid for—even if the items purchased are for just a small amount of money. If you 

wish to make a purchase it is advisable to checkout the seller thoroughly. 

If you're completing the purchase online, payment systems such as Paypal offer you protections as a buyer 

in the event the seller does not deliver the items you purchased. Scammers will often try to get people to 

pay with a money order, cash or transfer. Avoid these payments, even with local sellers. 

This is because if the seller disappears and you don’t get your purchase you will not have any way to trace it 

or get it back. Please see advice in this link from WIKI HOW on preventing being scammed when purchasing 

items through social media https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Facebook-Marketplace-Scams 

All of these abused children and have been jailed for their crimes. 

Enter details of this link for more information 

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utm_source=daily_post_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=LoveIsland1&utm_campaign=daily 

_newsletter 

From National Farmers Union 

Help us protect our beautiful countryside from fly tipping by giving 

information anonymously to Police Hotline 




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Police Updates 

30.10.19 From NWP Rhyl: Op Blue Steel at Brickfield Pond: Along with this above baton a screwdriver 

& knife were found. One wanted female arrested, several stop/searches done and a vehicle 

seized for no insurance. Patrols will continue in that area ensuring continued disruption to criminals 

06.11.19 From NWP Rhyl: Local male arrested for 2 x breach of criminal behavior order yesterday on Rhyl 

High street 

01.11.19 From NWP Wrexham Rural: Wrexham Rural officers had a busy Halloween executing 

three warrants leading to an arrest, seizure of drugs and the recovery of a stolen 

motorbike 

05.11.19 From NWP North Flintshire: A man who rammed a police car to avoid officers has 

been jailed. 25 tear old Lee Kutryk of North Street in Shotton was sentenced in Mold Cron Court 

following the incident in September 

01.11.19 From NWP Bangor: Over a 28 day period Police have arrested 30 people for drink/drug driving, 

in a join initiative between local officers and Roads Policing Unit 

06.11.19 From NWP Rhyl: Drugs, cash and weapons seized in Rhyl raid. 2 men in custody. Thank 

you for the information provided 

OWL Cymru—Missing Cat from Buckley area 

Loki is missing from the Buckley area since 13th October. If you have any 

information please contact the owners on 07535674354 or 

07870573993 

Missing Dog—Llanfairfechan 

On 1st November morning Freya has been spotted in the Llanfairfechen area. Last seen A55 

Penmaenmawr to Llanfairfechan areaat 9pm on 31st October. She is a small tri-coloured border 

collie Kelpie cross wearing a red collar and harness as shown. If seen contact 

07443015616/07940102497/07719042728 




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Reminder: Darker Nights Safety Packs are available to purchase for just 

£15 

They contain: 

Neighbourhood Watch Roundels 

Timer Switch and energy saving bulb 

TV simulator 

LED simulated alarm 

Mini chime alarm for windows and doors 

Ultimate coding kit 

No cold calling stickers 

Items, individually would be priced at £24, but during this campaign they are available for only £15. Contact us for 

more information 

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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‘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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Missing - Daniel Thomas Ogden 25 yrs from Caernarfon. Last seen 

11pm 3/11/19. Daniel is 5’11 tall , slim build , brown hair with blue 

streak on top X160360 refers. 

Michael Aitken from Rhyl has been found safe and well. Thank you for all your assistance 

Wanted: Harry Povey, 18, is wanted on a recall to prison and has been 

evading Police recently. He is believed to be in the Caia Park area of 

Wrexham. If you know where he's hiding please call Police 101. 

Wanted: Richard Owen is wanted for offences and recall to prison. Police warn, he is 

assisted and action will be taken against those 'helping' him 

being 

Police need to speak to Brian Owens. He endangered himself and others by running away from 

police over railway lines, in front of a train. Innocent until proven guilty, therefore give your side 

of the story and stop avoiding us. Also being assisted 

This is Aaron Scarlett. Wanted recall to prison. Links to Holyhead angor Dudley Birmingham 

West Midlands Police 




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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 

Suspicious Cold caller in Brymbo 

Report of Suspicious male going house to house on Friday 9.30am on Railway Road Brymbo. He had no legit 

imate reason so was sent on his way. He was in possession of charity leaflets but is not a representative of 

theirs. Do not answer the door to strangers and never invite them in. 

We have received a report that two Irish males stopped outside a rural property in the Gwynedd area 

attempting to sell a couple a generator. They only called at one property on the estate. The couple refused 

to purchase the generator and they left. Please see advice as above 

TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS 

More recorded calls have been received claiming to be from Amazon. The call claimed to relate to Amazon 

Prime, asking the recipient to press 1 to continue their membership, or to unsubscribe. The recipient did 

not press 1, and hung up. Enter details of the link below for more information from ‘Which’ on this scam 

attempt https://conversation.which.co.uk/money/amazon-prime-renewal-scam-phone-call/ 




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Scam Telephone calls continued 

Recently there has been an increase in calls purporting 

the unauthorized use of your Social Insurance Number. 

many instances, a recorded call will come to your phone 

directing you to call back immediately, or press “1” to 

avoid prosecution. DON’T CALL BACK - DON’T PRESS “1”. 

No official administrative center will ever contact you 

through a text, use high-pressure tactics, be 

disrespectful, or require you to pay any money through 

gift cards or using Bitcoins. 

In 

NO GOVERNMENT AGENCY WILL EVER ASK FOR PAYMENT IN BITCOIN, BUT SCAMMERS WILL. IF YOU HEAR 

THE WORD BITCOIN - HANG UP! 

Everyone believes they would never fall for such scams but please make sure you talk about it with your 

friends, family, and neighbours. Some people are more susceptible to deceptive tactics and require more 

help to ensure they are aware of these fraudsters. 

The list of frauds and scams is large and changes every day. The easiest way of combatting this crime is by not 

falling victim to it. When in doubt – JUST HANG UP. 

A telephone call was received on Friday November 1st claiming to be from a Fraud team advising the 

recipient that £600 was taken from their account, with a card and to press 1 for more information. The 

recipient did not press 1 and they spoke with their bank, who confirmed that there was no issue with the 

account. Th etelephone number was recorded by the recipient, however telephone numbers can be 

’spoofed’ to appear like a different number. 

A resident has received an automated telephone call from an 08456 number saying press 1 to listen to the 

message. It claimed to be a BT voicemail ‘text to voice’ The message claimed to be from Parcel Force. The 

resident was not expecting a delivery. It is not known how this call would have progressed as resident deleted 

it, however, this serves as a useful reminder NOT to automatically press numbers on phones, when prompted 

unless you are sure of the authenticity of the call. 

Scam/Suspicious Emails 

A resident has received an e mail, claiming to be from Paypal ‘confirming a purchase’. The resident had not 

made any purchases . Enter details of the link below for advice from Paypal on identifying scam emails 

caliming to be from them https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/report-problem 




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KNIFE ANGEL CHESTER 

The knife Angel has been created as a National monument 

against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre 

in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been 

affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie 

has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 

knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 

2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 

when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of 

the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends. 

‘Almost nine in every 10 crimes involving a knife or a sharp instrument in England and Wales were robberies 

or violent assaults. Rape, attempted murder, sexual assault and homicide accounted for a very small 

proportion of offences involving a knife or sharp instrument.20 Aug 2019’ 

OWL Cymru is supporting the campaign to reduce knife crime. 

We have a limited amount of Knives Wreck Lives wrist bands are available from 

our Crime Watch Shop inside the Daniel Owen Centre in Mold—they are free. 

Donations always welcome 




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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 

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

Thursday 14th November Community Safety pop up Flint 

Friday 15th November Community Safety pop up Flint 

Monday 18th November OWL Cymru Team in Pentre Halkyn 

Wednesday 20th November OWL Cymru Team in Deeside 

Thursday 21st November OWL Cymru Team in Leeswood 

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 

Saturday 30th November Safer Shopper Event Broughton 

Sunday 1st December Safer Shopper Event Broughton 

Tuesday 3rd December Community Christmas event Saltney 

Wednesday 4th December Community Safety Pop up Queensferry 

Friday 6th December Community Safety Pop up Flint 

Flintshire Welfare Reform team will be attending an Information and 

wellbeing at Flint Medical Centre, Earl Street, Flint CH6 5ER 9.15am until 

11.15am on Friday 8 th November 2019 

See anything suspicious? Think you know someone who is committing crime? 

REPORT IT 

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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