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

This weeks edition contains:-

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

We are circulating this in PDF format also, as requested by some OWL members

Our next edition of Crime Watch News North Wales will be on 6th February 2020

Crimes and appeals across North Wales

Police updates

February is all about ‘Love Your Neighbourhoods’

Missing Persons

Doorstep cold callers

Scam Telephone Calls

Dates for your Diary

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CRIME WATCH

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Week ending 30.01.2020

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

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!

OWL Crime Watch Cymru—Person claiming to be from Royal Mail

A suspicious Male has been reported claiming to be from the Royal Mail in the Rhos on Sea area. When

asked for ID he ran away. Anyone who is genuine will ALWAYS be happy to provide ID and wait if you wish

to verify it. Please report any suspicious persons or activity to Police as

soon as possible

OWL Crime Watch Cymru—Theft of Trailer in Llangefni

This trailer has been stolen from Llangefni. Please let Police know if you

have any information. This is an old picture but the trailer looks the same

today. If you have any information please contact the North Wales Police

Rural Crime Team

OWL Crime Watch Y010548 – Appeal for information following incident

At 8.20pm on Thursday 23rd January, Police were called to McDonalds in Llandudno following a report that

a man had been injured. It transpired that the 39 year old male, from the Bangor area, had walked over

from the Conwy Road direction to get help. The man is currently receiving treatment in hospital; his

injuries are not considered life threatening.

Police, said, “An incident, involving the use of a knife, is believed to have happened in the car park of the

Links Hotel on Conwy Road, whereby the male has received lacerations to his face. An investigation is taking

place and detectives are with the man and are also speaking with witnesses. Two people are suspected

to have been involved in the assault and enquiries are currently centred on tracing them. I would appeal to

anyone who saw or heard anything in the area between approximately 7.50pm and 8.15pm to speak to

Police direct via 101 incident OWL Crime Watch Y010548



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OWL Watch Cymru Y010347 – Suspicious Activity at Farm

Farmers are reminded to secure quad bikes and equipment following suspicious activity in the Meifod -

Saron area on 23rd January at 1.10pm. Two men in a Ford Transit Custom van on Irish plates drove off from

a farm yard at speed when disturbed by a delivery vehicle.

Call 101 if you have any information quoting ref OWL Watch Cymru Y010347. Visit the OWL Protect website

to view products that can assist including alarmed padlocks https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/

OWL Crime Watch Cymru—Burglaries via Patio Doors

There have been reports of burglaries in Flintshire whereby thieves are breaking in via rear patio doors.

Make it as difficult as you can for thieves to get around the back of your property. Install gates, close gates,

don’t rest bins against the gate to help them climb over, install security lighting and CCTV .

Patlock locks and other security resources are available to assist via OWL Protect Cymru. Watch the video

on the OWL Protect Website https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/videos

OWL Crime Watch Cymru—Incidents in Greenfield—Please be vigilant

Thieves have been operating in Greenfield on 20th / 21st. Red diesel has been stolen from a business, a

camera stolen from another vehicle and a purse from another. Report suspicious persons to 101. Make

your valuables secure and remove from sight and vehicles

OWL Crime Watch Cymru—Thefts of Motorbikes

In the last few days 3 motorbikes have been stolen from the Hawarden, Connahs Quay and Mancot areas.

The bikes have all been recovered damaged/destroyed. Make sure you make your bike is locked and if you

can, park it in garage or rear garden out of sight. Alarmed padlocks, and other security resources are

available to purchase are available to purchase. Visit our website https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/

OWL Crime Watch Y011101—Serious Disturbance in Rhyl

North Wales Police officers are investigating a disturbance that occurred in the area of Windsor Street, Rhyl

during the early hours of Saturday 25th January in which a male sustained serious injuries.

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Windsor Street, Rhyl between 21.30 hrs on Friday

24th January and 04.15 hrs Saturday 25th January and who may have witnessed this incident to make

contact with North Wales Police on 101, quoting incident reference OWL Crime Watch Y011101



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OWL Crime Watch—Appeal for information re Anti Social Behaviour

In the last fortnight Police have seen an increase in Anti-social behaviour in the park avenue and Salisbury

Avenue area, including “THE REC”. Police have identified some youths responsible however they are appealing

for further info, especially in relation to the use of illegal motorbikes with the park

Please email dan.hughes@nthwales.pnn.police.uk if you can assist with their enquiries.

OWL Crime Watch 20000044482—Have you seen this necklace?

Could everyone please keep an eye out for the necklace in this photograph? It was

stolen during a Burglary in Mold between 20th and 21st of January 2020 along with

various other pieces including rings, bracelets and earrings. It a handmade piece so is

very unique - it’s a gold chain with a sovereign coin pendant with a ruby and gold

surround.

If you have any information contact Police by dialling 101 quoting OWL Crime Watch 20000044482 refers

OWL Crime Watch IML619181—Have you seen this Motorbike?

Have you seen this bike? It was reported stolen near to Chester Road and Hope Street

in Saltney on Thursday 23rd January 2020 between 6am and 9am.

If you have any information regarding this crime or the location of the bike alert police

via 101 quoting the reference OWL Crime Watch IML619181

OWL Crime Watch 20000050404—Burglary in Lon Y Bryn area, Bangor

Police are warning residents after a burglary in the Lon Y Bryn area between 9.30am and 9.15pm on

Thursday 23rd January. Anyone who may have seen persons looking suspicious or has video footage from

the area around the time in question please call 101 ref OWL Crime Watch 20000050404

OWL Crime Watch—Burglaries in Garden Village and Pentre Broughton areas

Secure your home and when out, leave lights on and set an alarm, if you have one. Look out for suspicious

behaviour if you know your neighbours are away. Burglaries have occurred this weekend in Garden Village

and Pentre Broughton. If you have CCTV or information which may assist call 101

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OWL Crime Watch—Arrest on suspicion of Theft from Vehicles

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Police Officers arrested a male in the Prestatyn area on suspicion of

theft from vehicles. It’s believed that this male has been responsible for numerous thefts from unsecured

vehicles over the past month. Police want to thank members of the public and residents who have assisted

the policing team with CCTV footage. Police are still urging owners to ensure their vehicles and homes are

locked and secure and that any valuable items are removed from vehicles to reduce the temptation for

thieves.

If you have any information relating to car crime please contact North Wales Police on 101

Crime Watch 20000038799 - Appeal from South Flintshire Police

Can the gentleman in the attached picture please contact 101 quoting ref OWL Crime

Watch 20000038799 in relation to an incident at the OLD WARREN , BROUGHTON on

Saturday 19th January. He may be able to help us with an enquiry we have ongoing.

Nothing for members of the public to be concerned about

OWL Crime Watch Y010830—Appeal for Dashcam Footage following discovery of body Prestatyn

Police are investigating the death of an unidentified male following the discovery of his body Friday evening

(24 January) on the coastal side of the A548 road between Gronant and Prestatyn. Officers are appealing for

any motorists, of commercial or private vehicles, with dashcam footage of this area taken within the last

ten days to contact 101 quoting incident OWL Crime Watch Y010830

UPDATE: A home office post mortem was conducted; as a result the death has not been deemed suspicious

and remains unexplained pending conclusion of the Pathologists investigation.

It is believed that the man is Terrance Joseph Moores, aged 63, from the Stockport area of Cheshire.

Detective Inspector Elfyn Hughes said: “The family have been supported by specially trained Family Liaison

Officers over the weekend and have been updated. “

“I would like to thank all the members of public who kindly contacted us in response to our appeal and to

the surrounding businesses who were also very helpful.”



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OWL Crime Watch—Stolen Vehicle from Marchwiel

This car was stolen from the Marchwiel area in Friday evening. Police are asking

to be informed if a similar car is parked on your street or being driven dangerously

in the area. If you have any information please contact Police by dialing

101

OWL Crime Watch—Theft from Insecure Vehicles

There have been thefts from insecure vehicles in the Connahs Quay, Shotton,

Greenfield and Mostyn areas recently. The details are as follows:

There were four Reports of Theft From Motor Vehicles in Connahs Quay overnight 26 th / 27 th January.

One incident was on Hornesby Close, two were on Florita Close and one in the Monet Close area. Cars entered

would appear to have been left unlocked, untidy searches were made, not much property of note was

taken. The vehicles involved were Vauxhalls, Toyota Auris, and VW Golf. There was a report from a member

of the public on Monte Close that at 0300hrs a suspicious male was seen checking car doors

There was also a theft of 2 lorry batteries from a lorry on Rowley Park in Shotton. All insecure

There was reports of 3three theft from motor vehicles overnight on 27 th from Glan Y Don Greenfield and 1

One from Hafod Y Ddol Mostyn. Again all vehicles were insecure.

Please lock your vehicles and remove any valuables. Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious to police

as soon as possible. Visit our website for items to help protect your car https://

www.owlprotectcymru.org/bikeandvehiclesecurity . Consider purchasing our limited offer vehicle security

pack containing over £20 worth of items for just £12.95. Contact us for more information

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OWL Crime Watch—Appeal for information following collision

We are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured following a collision in Llanaelhaearn last

Thursday night. They are particularly keen in speaking to the driver of a silver Vauxhall Corsa who may be a

potential witness. If you have any information contact the Roads Policing Unit by dialing 101

OWL Crime Watch—Theft of Sheep

Offender(s) have stolen a total of 23 sheep from a farm in the Cerrig-y-drudion area.

The distinctive breed of Penrith / Welsh Hill Speckle Face sheep were stolen between mid-December 2019

and the beginning of January. All the sheep have a tag number with UK706315 thereon, and a distinctive

earmark.

Anyone with information or who has seen anything suspicious please contact PC 1535 Heledd Wynne-Evans

in the Rural Crime Team.



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OWL Crime Watch—Appeals for Information

The South Flintshire Policing Team are appealing for information following the following incidents:

Police are appealing for information in relation to a vehicle arson shortly after

9pm on Sunday evening 26/01/20 on ALYNDALE RD, SALTNEY. Do you benefit

from CCTV especially ALYNDALE RD, NORTON/ENGLEFIELD AVE or have any

information.? Please call 101 ref OWL Crime Watch 20000056324

Also, In the past week police or so Police have received numerous reports of

anti social/illegal use of motorbikes within the "REC" in Saltney and neighbouring streets. If anyone has any

information or can identify these persons by the clothing in the picture, please call 101.

OWL Crime Watch Y011191 Update re Incident in Windsor Street Rhyl

The investigation is ongoing into the disturbance that occurred in the Windsor Street area of Rhyl during the

early hours of Saturday 25th January.

The man who sustained serious injuries has been discharged from hospital and a person arrested in

connection with the incident has been released under investigation.

Police said: “Although this incident was serious we would like to reassure the public there are no concerns

for the wider community.”

“We continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Windsor Street, Rhyl between 9.30pm on Friday

24th January and 4.15am on Saturday 25th January and who may have witnessed this incident to call us.”

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call St Asaph CID on 101, quoting reference

OWL Crime Watch Y011191

OWL Crime Watch –Incidents in Denbigh—Appeal for Information

Police are currently investigating reports of burglaries and suspicious males trying car doors seen in

Denbigh overnight 27th/28th.

The area targeted was lower Denbigh as highlighted on the map.

They are conducting a number of enquires including reviewing private

CCTV and CCTV linked to doorbell devices to try and identify them. They

are urging residents to be vigilant and make sure that your vehicles and

homes are secure. If you see anyone acting suspiciously please contact

Police by Dialing 101 (non urgent calls) 999 if your call is urgent



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OWL Crime Watch—Road Traffic Collision

Two people sustained serious injuries following a road traffic collision on the A5 in Glyndyfrdwy near Corwen

yesterday afternoon.

North Wales Police were called shortly before 3:30pm to a report of a two vehicle collision involving a Honda

Civic and a Ford Ka.

The driver of the Honda was initially taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital but he has since been transferred

to hospital in Stoke.

The female driver of the Ford Ka was airlifted by the Air Ambulance to hospital in Stoke.

OWL Crime Watch—Attempts to break into garages in Denbigh

There have been reports of males trying to break in to garages in Denbigh. If you have an 'up and

over' garage door, they suggest you make it harder for criminals by fitting a

@MasterLockUK garage defender

Incident in Craig Y Don Llandudno update

Following an incident on the evening of 23rd January police can now confirm that a woman has sadly died.

The incident involved a van on Roumania Drive, Craig y Don, Llandudno on Thursday evening. Sergeant Jason

Diamond of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly, the woman passed away in hospital over the weekend

as a result of her injuries and our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this difficult time.”

“The incident is still being investigated and until we know further information it would be inappropriate to

comment any further.”

Police updates

A 23-year-old man of Rhos Isaf Anglesey who failed to stop for police has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment

and disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to driving offences.

An Anglesey male has been convicted of livestock worrying, after his dogs ran after a herd of cows. None of

the cows were attacked, but one did later abort a calf. Remember, simply having dogs run after livestock is

enough for the offence to be complete.



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MISSING

Have you seen 45 year old DAVID SKINNER? Last seen in the Holyhead area at approx. 5.20

pm on 20/01/2020. David is 5'9" and was wearing dark clothing. He is known to travel the UK

via the rail network. Any sightings, please call 101& quote ref. OWL Crime Watch 32451

Police appeal for help locating a missing teenager from Flintshire

North Wales Police have appealed for help locating a missing teenger from Flintshire.

In an update police have asked:

“Observations please Flintshire areas especially Connah’s Quay, Mold and surrounding areas

for Caitlin Davies 17.

If sighted or whereabouts known ring 101 quoting reference number 32446

WANTED PERSONS

**** WANTED **** This is Patrick and he has failed to comply with his post sentence

supervision. He is believed to be in Wrexham. Can you help Police send him back to HMP?

**** WANTED **** This is Josh and he needs to go back to prison.... He needs to hand himself

in so if you see him let us know and we will point him in the right direction



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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

TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS

An elderly resident has received two phone calls from a person saying he would like to arrange for an

appointment to have their solar panels cleaned and check their loft insulation. The resident lives in sheltered

housing belonging to Flintshire County Council and she was waiting to hear when they would have their solar

panels checked over the next few months (organized by the council). The resident did not agree, over the

phone, for the solar panels to be checked by the telephone cold callers company, they have checked with

Flintshire County Council who said that the company they are using hadn’t rung as yet. If you receive such a

call, do not make any arrangements over the telephone. Contact Flintshire County Council using a telephone

number obtained from a trusted source, not one provided by the caller

Another resident received a telephone call saying they wished to conduct a free survey of their roof

insulation, saying that they would call that day. The residents declined their offer and refused their offer of a

visit the following week. If you would like advice about energy matters (Flintshire area) contact The North

Wales Energy Advice Centre tel 0800 954 0658

A resident has received three telephone calls claiming to be from SKY. The caller knew the residents

surname and address. It is not known what the call was in relation to but the resident did not have SKY so

knew it was not a call they were interested in receiving. If you do have sky, and receive an unexpected call,

claiming to be from Sky, put the phone down and contact them on a telephone number obtained from a

trusted source, not one provided by the col dcaller

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

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DOORSTEP COLD CALLERS continued

Doorstep Pedlars—Could it be a Scam?

Beware of doorstep pedlars selling household products & claiming to be ex-convicts

mending their ways. They're not part of any recognised rehabilitation scheme and use

fake ID (see pic).Warn vulnerable neighbours not to buy or sell on the doorstep

They are doorstep callers who target areas offering small household products for sale.

These callers may claim to be ex-convicts attempting to mend their ways, however,

they are not part of any recognised rehabilitation scheme.

Please warn your neighbours, particularly elderly or vulnerable neighbours, not to

open the door to strangers or buy or sell on the doorstep.

Some doorstep callers may offer poor quality goods at inflated prices and if a caller is

not genuine, they may be gathering information for future crime.

Please keep in mind that if cold callers don’t get any sales in your area, they are less

likely to return.

How do they work?

The sellers may say that they are on a “rehabilitation course” arranged by probation services or other

organisations trying to find people work.

This is not the case and often they are known criminals. Probation services do not run such schemes.

They may show a card which claims to be a “Pedlars Licence” or work permit.

The following is an example of one that has been frequently seized by police. This is not valid:

The bag of household products is supplied by someone who employs them. The males / females are supplied

with a full bag of household products (including the typical tea-towels!) and charged a minimal sum for the

contents. They can keep whatever they make, above this amount.

Usually they are deposited in an area from a car or van and given a list of streets to work. An hour or so later

they are picked up and dropped off in another location. They often work from 9am to 9pm.

They will knock on a door, offering cleaning items which they know are cheap and of very poor quality; the

householder may also recognise that they are poor quality, but that is part of the scam. Many people will

purchase items and pay them out of their good nature as they have fallen for their story or, just to get rid of

them. There have been cases of elderly residents handing over large sums as these people can be very

persistent and confrontational


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TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS

A resident received a text message claiming to be from ‘GOVUK’ . The message claimed to be giving the

recipient a Home Office Authorisation number, and that it could not be replied to. The resident found the

text to be suspicious as they had no need for such a number, and they hadn't requested one. Suspicious text

messages can be forwarded to 60599

A resident has received a scam e mail, claiming to be from HMRC. The e mail was titled ‘Self assessment—

Get your refund directly on your credit/debit card.’ It went on to state that there was a tax return of 328.55

GBP to be refunded and to click on a link to receive the refund. The resident did not click on the llink. Please

forward any suspicious e mails to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk

A resident has received a scam message stating ‘your recent accident has been signed off and funds

allocated. It then invited the recipient to click on the link for more information and provide details. This is a

‘phishing’ e mail, attempting to obtain peoples details

A community centre received a booking for the hire of a room, their usual form was completed and returned.

No deposit was asked for an no deposit was paid. However, no one turned up on the allotted date and time

and when a telephone call was made to enquire as to why no –one had turned up and to ask for payment,

the person who was contacted stated they knew nothing of the booking and that the booking form would

appear to be fraudulent. As a result the Community Centre lost their booking fee. It is advisable, if a booking

is confirmed that telephone contact is established to confirm that the number is genuinely linked to the

person booking the services. Where possible, obtain contact details of a landline number.

Dates for your Diary

SOME OF WHERE OWL Crime Watch TEAM WILL BE (in addition to our daily work routine)

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

Friday 31st January Community event Gwernymynydd

Community event

Mold

Wednesday 5th February Doorstep Crime Awareness Shotton

Friday 21st February Community Event Wrexham

Sunday 23rd February Community Event Mold

Friday 28th February Community Event Wrexham


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