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OWL Crime Watch North Wales

Christmas appeal to keep the OWL alerts in place

We hope you had a fantastic 2019 and that you are enjoying the festive season. This has

been a big year for OWL Cymru and we have been more successful than ever in helping to

build strong, active communities across North Wales. The success of our community

support system is only possible because of our fantastic network of users, so from

everyone here at OWL Cymru- thank you!

We hope you value the service we provide as much as we do. We want to keep providing

this invaluable community service and to increase the impact we are having. That is why

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make communities safer and bring them closer together.

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CRIME WATCH

NEWS edition 140

Week ending 19.12.19


OWL Crime Watch North Wales 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 edition contains:-

OWL Crime Watch North Wales Christmas Appeal to keep the OWL alerts in place

Christmas Message

Crimes and appeals across North Wales

Police updates

Missing Persons

Wanted Persons

Doorstep cold callers

Action Fraud Reporting

Scam emails and texts

Bitcoin investment scam warning

Police Crime Commissioner Precept Survey

Samaritans

Choose well this Festive Season

Christmas Message

Our next edition of Crime Watch News North Wales will be on 9th January 2020

See anything suspicious?

Think you know someone who is

committing crime?

REPORT IT




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OWL Cymru aims to increase awareness & help prevent people from 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

Appeal for Information

After two incidents of indecent exposure & assault in Menai Bridge and Gaerwen last month, a man was

seen exposing himself to passing traffic on Holyhead Road in Llanfair PG Thursday morning at (11.12.19)

about 7.35am. If you know who it was, or have dashcam footage, call Police on 101 ref OWL Cymru

X178036

Suspicious Male—Appeal for information

Police are stepping up patrols in the Prestatyn area after a man was reported to be acting suspiciously.

Police said: “We were made aware of an incident in the Chichester Drive area of the town morning of

Thursday 12 th December, when a man driving a Nissan Micra was behaving in a suspicious manner.” Police

are investigating the incident and there will be increased patrols in the area.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call Prestatyn Police Station on 101 quoting

reference OWL Cymru 19100726565

Appeal for witnesses to assault in Wrexham

Appeal for witnesses to an assault at The Parish, Town Hill, Wrexham around 2am on Sunday December 15.

Anyone with any information or mobile phone footage of the incident please contact Police on 101 quoting

Reference OWL Cymru 19100731734.

OWL Cymru—Ensure you remove valuables from your vehicle

Valuables are still being left on show in unattended vehicles - even with the doors unlocked! Easy pickings

especially at this time of year with extra shopping and cash inside. Don’t make it easy

Community intelligence is so important to help the Police fight crime

Stay vigilant and if you see anything suspicious, or think you know

someone who is committing crime

REPORT IT!




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Burglary in Bethesda—Appeal for information

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a property on Carneddi Road, Bethesda

between 3.30pm and 5pm on Saturday 14th December, in which the offenders have targeted the

vulnerable occupants of the address. If you have any information please call 101 quote ref OWL Cymru

19100730954

OWL Cymru – Please be vigilant

In response to recent burglaries and attempts in the Offa, Brynffynnon and Hermitage areas Officers are

conducting extra patrols. Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious to police as soon as possible.

Dial 101 for non urgent calls, dial 999 if your call is urgent.

Burglary in Kinmel Bay

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in the Argoed area of Kinmel Bay . The incident

occurred at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday night. A police spokesperson said ‘ We are appealing for

witnesses for an offence of Burglary where an elderly victim was targeted by three males. If you were in the

area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious, or if you may have dashcam from around the time/

place please get in tough with Police quoting incident reference OWL Cymru 19100731086’

OWL Cymru—Theft of Lambs from Llanddona area

Sometime between 4/12/19 and 11/12/19, someone has stolen 32 lambs belonging to Eilir Williams from a

field in the Llanddona area of Anglesey. If you have any info please get in touch with the Rural Crime Team

by dialing 101

OWL Cymru X180938. - Appeal following serious road traffic collision on the A5025, Pentraeth

A male pedestrian has suffered life threatening injuries following a road traffic collision near to the Bull Inn

at Pentraeth on Monday night, December 16th.

At 21:57 North Wales Police were informed of a collision on the A5025 between a burgundy coloured Ford

Focus and a pedestrian.

Officers attended, including the Welsh Ambulance Service and the pedestrian casualty was initially taken to

Ysbyty Gwynedd with life threatening injuries but has since been transferred to hospital in Stoke.

Sergeant Meurig Jones of the Western Roads Policing Unit said: “We are keen to speak with any witnesses

who may have seen an elderly male pedestrian on or near the A5025 road at Pentraeth at or around this

time. We believe that a motorist(s) may have had to take evasive action to avoid the pedestrian and we

are keen to speak to anyone who may have had to do so or anybody who has dashcam footage to contact

us.”….continued

“The A5025 remained closed for several hours whilst officers conducted their investigations.




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Continued….. I’d like to thank the public for their co-operation during this period.”

Anybody with information is asked to contact officers at the Western Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the

live web chat quoting reference OWL Cymru X180938.

OWL Cymru—Please be Vigilant

Following a number of incidents reported in the Lixwm area recently Police are asking residents to be

vigilant and to report any suspicious persons, or activity, to Police as soon as possible

Here are some simple tips to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime:

· Always close and lock your doors and windows when you are not at home

· Remember to set your intruder alarm when going out, if you have one

· Close and lock doors of rooms you are not using while at home

· Don’t leave patio or conservatory doors and windows open or unlocked

· Make sure your regular bedtime routine includes locking up the house

· Don't hide spare keys under flowerpots or doormats - these are places burglars will check

· Keep keys out of sight and out of reach - don't leave them in their locks

· Good lighting on the outside of your property is a great deterrent - Police recommend LED lighting that

stays on from dusk till dawn, which is often powered by a photocell

· Display warning signs that your house has anti-burglary measures in place, as a deterrent

· Set up a Neighbourhood Watch in your area. An active watch scheme is a great deterrent.

Looking after valuable property

· Don’t leave valuable property such as bicycles, tools, jewellery, Christmas presents, or gadgets out where

they can be seen

· Keep photographs of valuable items so they can be identified if stolen and then recovered

Security mark electrical items and other valuable property – this should increase your chances of being

reunited with your property should you become a victim of burglary, and can also discourage a burglar

from stealing the item in the first place.

Home and garden security items and property marking pens are available to purchase https://

www.owlprotectcymru.org/homesecurityandalarms

Recovered Bike

Anyone lost this bike? It was handed into Police recently. Will need proof of ownership of course,

there's a unique marker on the bike that has been cunningly hidden from this picture. Get in

touch




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Police updates:

From NWP Bangor 16.12.19:A 38 year old man from the Bethel area arrested on suspicion of

being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Following info from the public, officers have been

regularly engaged in patrols on Bangor Mountain, and today we arrested this male on “LIDL” path.

From NWP Rhyl 13.12.19: Update in relation to the recent robberies in Denbighshire The

29-year old man arrested yesterday has been recalled to prison, while the other two, aged 24 and 14, have

been bailed pending further inquiries. Increased patrols will continue in Rhyl. Any information call 101

From NWP Rhyl 18.12.19: Officers will be out in force in Rhyl in the run up to Christmas

The increased police presence comes following the spate of robberies which have happened in and around

Rhyl over the past few weeks.Police said: “The aim of our approach is to be visible in the area during the

relevant times and people should expect to be engaged by officers in a proportionate and appropriate

manner. Again I would urge the public to come forward with any information in relation to the robberies

that have occurred.”

Police say that people should not place themselves in harm’s way and a 999 call to the police, should they

witness anything that concerns them, is the most effective and safe way of addressing things.

Anyone with information should call 101

MISSING

Have you seen Ruby Williams, 14, who has been missing from Llanrug . She has long dark

brown hair with straight cut fringe, is about 5’6”, of slim build, and was last seen dressed

all in black. Ruby is often in the Caernarfon, Llanrug or Deiniolen areas. Call 101.

Appeal to trace Victoria Louise Ball, 26 last seen around 3am on Wednesday

December 11 in Rhyl and has been out of contact since Sunday December 15. Victoria is believed

to have got on a bus in Rhyl and travelled to Liverpool. Call 101 with information. reference

X180908

WANTED

Police are looking for Leon Welling from Llangefni. Leon's not been a good boy this year:

he's wanted for burglaries & theft from vehicles in the Bangor area. If you know where

Leon is, please call Police on 101




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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.

Please pass this information onto 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

We have received a report of cold callers at around 7pm in the Chambers Lane area of Mynydd Isa on 17th

December. The callers claimed to be from a religious group. We would like to remind residents to be wary

with cold callers at their door and to report anything suspicious to Police.

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting Centre for fraud and cybercrime where

you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced

cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you report anything to them

please let us know so we can alert others, to raise awareness, and to prevent

people from becoming a victim of fraud.

SCAM E MAILS and TEXTS

.

At this time of year, stores slash their prices, leaving people fearing they’re missing

out if they don't hand over card details. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it usually

is. Check reviews, look for odd spellings & beware of fantastical welcome

offers

Bitcoin investment scam warning: Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious

emails and never reply to messages that ask for your personal or financial details!

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

REPORT IT




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Police Crime Commissioner Precept Consultation Survey 2020/21

This year the Police Crime Commission’s officers have made the survey more accessible

hence the links to choice of two formats below

Deud eich deud/ Have your say

The links to the surveys are:

English : https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/nwopccprecept2019

Welsh : https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/opccpraesept2019

The easy read versions are :

English: https://www.northwales-pcc.gov.uk/Document-Library/Information/Publication-Scheme/How-wemake-decisions/Consultations/Easy-Read-English-Interactive.pdf

Welsh: https://www.northwales-pcc.gov.uk/Document-Library/Information/Publication-Scheme/How-wemake-decisions/Consultations/Easy-Read-Welsh-interactive-version.pdf




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If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts,

please contact the Samaritans at 116 123 for additional

information or

or jo@samaritans.org; or see their website: https://www.samaritans.org/wales/

samaritans-cymru

Choose well this Festive season

Are you feeling unwell or have been injured but the problem is not a medical emergency? We offer a number

of options and services across North Wales to help you get the right advice and/or treatment:

NHS Direct Wales

Mental Health

Pharmacies and self-care

North Wales GP Out of Hours Service

Minor Injury Units (MIUs)

Emergency Departments

Bank Holiday and Out of Hours Services

Details for all of the above services is available here: www.bcuhb.nhs.wales/patients-and-visitors/where-do-igo/where-do-i-go/




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For every

Nanny, Nain, Grandma, Granny ,

Grandad, Taid, Grandpa




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“As Chair of OWL Cymru I would like to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas,

and best wishes for a healthy 2020.

It is a challenging time and I would like to thank everyone who works to make OWL so

successful , staff, volunteers, and trustees.

Of course special thanks to everyone who connects with OWL (approximately 90,000 across

north Wales)- sending in information and enabling us to provide such valuable reassurance

and help to so very many people.

Happy Christmas folks.”

Bill Brereton

Chairman




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