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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:-

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 27th February 2020

Crimes and appeals across North Wales

Police updates

February is all about ‘Love Your Neighbourhoods’

Missing Persons/Wanted Persons

Doorstep cold callers

Scam Telephone Calls & scam e mails

Dates for your Diary

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Week ending 20.02.2020

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

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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 20000085359 - Assault in Dolgellau

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed an assault in the Gwern Ceirios area of Dolgellau

over the weekend. A man sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident which happened

on Saturday evening, 8 th February. Police said: “Thankfully the injuries sustained by the man were not

serious.

It was an isolated incident, and there is no risk to the wider community but we are keen to speak to anyone

who may have any CCTV or Dashcam footage which may have captured the offence.” Anyone with

information relating to the incident is asked to call Porthmadog CID on 101, quoting reference OWL Crime

Watch 20000085359

OWL Crime Watch—Vehicle Owners please be vigilant

Police are urging car owners to be vigilant after a spate of thefts of catalytic converters across the force

area. If you see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle, please contact Police on 101

OWL Crime Watch—Burglaries early evenings in Wrexham

Police have reported that there has been burglaries that have occurred across Wrexham during the early

evenings. If you are not at home early evenings, make it look like someone is.

Timer switches and television simulators are just two ways of making your house look occupied when you

are out. Visit the OWL Protect WebShop for more information and more crime prevention items to assist

https://www.owlprotectcymru.org/. Always report anything suspicious to police as soon as possible. Dial

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



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OWL Crime Watch—Increase of Suspicious Vehicles attending at farms asking for scrap

Police are seeing an increase in suspicious vehicles attending farms asking for scrap. Please ensure that if

you get a visit record any details you can and report it to the Rural Crime Team by dialing 101.

OWL Crime Watch –Increase in Anti-Social Behaviour in Prestatyn

Police are receiving an increase in calls reporting anti-social behaviour around the retail park in Prestatyn

where groups of youths are gathering. The behaviour of some is unacceptable and we are urging parents to

assist us in preventing offending in town and keep our town safe.

OWL Crime Watch—Serious Assault in Wrexham

Appeal for information following a serious assault at an address in Nelson Street Wrexham on Thursday

February 13 at 6.53pm. A man,19, sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and remains in hospital.

Police urgently need to trace two suspects, no other details known. Call 101 quoting ref OWL Crime Watch

Y021211.

OWL Crime Watch 20000034615—Stolen vehicle Holyhead

A red 06 plate Audi A4 convertible was stolen from the KINGSLAND area of Holyhead

between 14th & 16th January. If you’ve seen this car, or have any info that can help

Police find it, please contact them on 101 quoting ref OWL Crime Watch 20000034615

OWL Crime Watch Y023347—Appeal for information following incident in Gwenfro

Police are appealing for information following an incident in the Gwenfro area of Wrexham. The incident

occurred at 8pm on Monday 17th February where a man is reported to have approached two teenage girls

before grabbing one of them ‘inappropriately’. Police have said that the incident is under investigation and

is asking for anyone with information to call 101 quoting OWL Crime Watch Y023347

OWL Crime Watch—Appeal for information following attack on lamb

Police are appealing for information after a lamb was attacked by youths near the Waterloo Port area of

Caernarfon. It is reported that two boys apparently harmed the lamb with seven girls watching. The lamb

was blinded during the incident. The incident occurred at 2pm on Sunday 9th February. If you have any

information please contact Police by dialing 101 quoting OWL Crime Watch Y019147



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OWL Crime Watch Y024207 Robbery arrest and appeal Wrexham

One man has been arrested and another remains outstanding following an armed robbery at a betting shop

in Wrexham.

The incident happened at the Coral Racing Bookmakers on Chester Road in Garden Village at around

6.30pm last night February19 when two men on a motorbike pulled up outside the shop.

One offender, wearing a crash helmet and armed with an imitation handgun entered the premises,

threatened staff and stole cash from the till.

The offenders made off on the motorcycle, but almost immediately collided with a vehicle on the corner of

Kenyon Avenue and Chester Road. They then fled on foot.

Officers recovered the firearm and motorbike at the scene and a 24 year old man was arrested later in the

evening.

Police said; “Thankfully the shop staff were not hurt during this terrifying incident and man from Wrexham

has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is currently in custody at Llay Divisional Headquarters.

“We are still seeking a second man in connection to this crime and I would ask any witnesses to the

incident or anyone with information which could help us trace the other suspect please call us on 101

quoting reference OWL Crime Watch Y024207

OWL Crime Watch Y021455.– Appeal for information following collision in Caerwys

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was seriously injured following a collision on the

A55 in Flintshire last week.

At 10:30am on Friday, February 14 th officers were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A55

eastbound just prior to the Caerwys off-slip whereby a car, being driven by the man, collided with a HGV

which was parked in the layby.

The driver, aged in his 70’s, was airlifted by the Air Ambulance to hospital in Stoke, where he remains with

serious injuries.

Inspector Nicky Collins of the Roads Policing Unit is appealing for any witnesses to come forward. She said:

“Anybody who may have seen the collision, or who may have seen the grey coloured Suzuki Jimny just prior

to the collision is urged to contact us as soon as possible.”

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

webchat quoting reference OWL Crime Watch Y021455.



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OWL Crime Watch Y022708—Appeal for Information following Road Traffic Collision

Sadly Police can confirm that a baby has died and a woman has sustained serious, life threatening injuries

following a road traffic collision on the A55 near Gwalchmai on Anglesey on the afternoon of Sunday, 16 th

February. North Wales Police were called at 14:06 to a report of a collision which involved two vehicles - a

Ford Mondeo and a HGV.

The emergency services attended, however sadly, the 21-month-old baby boy died shortly after leaving the

scene. The female front seat passenger was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor but she has since been

transferred to hospital in Stoke and is described as being in a critical condition. The male driver was

uninjured. Inspector Gareth Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly this is being investigated as a fatal

road traffic collision and our heartfelt sympathies remain with the baby boy’s family at this incredibly

difficult time.

“The investigation is currently underway and we are appealing to anybody who may have witnesses the

collision, or who may have seen either vehicle shortly before 2pm to contact us.”

The road was closed and re-opened shortly before 9pm. Anybody who may be able to assist with the

investigation is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the live webchat quoting

reference OWL Crime Watch Y022708.

Police updates

A burglar who broke into a rugby club, causing significant damage and stealing cash has been

sent to prison after he appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court. Paul Lewis, 42 years old was

said to be one of two men who broke into the Rhyl Rugby Sports and Social Club in the early

hours of 9th July 2019. The court was told that Lewis had 25 previous convictions for burglary

and attempted burglary

A burglary gang who targeted North Wales have been sent to prison for more than 30 years.

The six men burgled dozens of homes and businesses in North Wales. They were an

organised crime gang who carried out two house burglaries and 30 commercial burglaries

and five theft from vehicles in August and November of 2019. Gary Platt, 43, Kieran Platt,25,

Joseph Salla, 19, Joshua Wilkinson, 22, Lee Hodgin, 33, and Peter Mighall, 45, all pleaded

guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Wilkinson also admitted a charge of dangerous

driving whilst Gary and Kieran Platt asked for a number of other burglary offences to be

taken into consideration.



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Police updates continued

Three men have been arrested in the Gaerwen area on suspicion of theft of a significant

amount of scrap metal over the last couple of weeks. The men, two from Manchester and

one from Stockport are currently in police custody, and their vehicle has been seized.

North Flintshire area: Less than 36hours after the owner reported his classic car stolen, officers had tracked

and located the vehicle out of force area. It was recovered and will soon be back with its rightful owners.

Enquiries are still ongoing to locate the suspects.

Officers are working closely with local businesses and residents in Colwyn Bay to tackle anti-social

behaviour and crime. 5 youths have been arrested for an affray near the Railway Station and another was

charged with a public order offence

Cameron Price, 19, from Oakenholt is due to appear before magistrates on February 23 charged with being

in possession of a knife in a public place after being searched by an officer at Flint Retail Park yesterday

afternoon.

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MISSING

Concerns for Emily Williams 15 years old from the Kimnel Bay area.

Decribed as 5"6, thin build, long mousey blonde hair, possibly wearing

school uniform. Any sightings please call 101 and quote OWL Cymru Y021258.

Any information please on Anwen Pugh 35 from the Wrexham area. Concern for her welfare.

Possibly driving a silver Audi A3 MT56WVS. She is described as slim, 5'3 tall, wearing black

leggings with white stripes, cream hoody, pink beanie hat If sighted please ring 101

David Martin, 15, missing in the Holyhead and Anglesey area since Thursday 13th February

2020. Have you seen him? Please call 101 with any information and quote the reference OWL

Crime Watch 33518.

Police have concerns for the safety of Michael Chaplin , 62, from Whitchurch , Shropshire

reported missing on February 15 and last believed to be in the vicinity of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Trevor Llangollen. He is 5ft7ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair. He may have been

wearing orange running shoes, black jogging bottoms and a grey waterproof jacket .If you have

any information call 101 quoting ref OWL Crime Watch Y022326

WANTED PERSONS—Update

Patrick Michael Hadley, 19, from Wrexham wanted for failing to comply with post sentence supervision has

been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Thank you for your assistance.



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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 information that bogus charity collection bags have been distributed in the Mynydd Isa

area recently. The bags claim to be linked to a cancer charity hospital, however, the hospital has been

contacted and they state that they have not distributed bags in the area for sometime. Here are some tips

to help identify genuine charity collection bags, from bogus ones

* Check – Legitimate charity collection bags will clearly state what organisation(s) funds are being raised for

and feature a registered charity number. Check these details with the Charity Commission.

* Call – A legitimate collection should include a working landline telephone number for you to call. Call this

or your local council to query the collection.

• Check- to see if the collection says it is supporting a genuine UK registered charity. Look for the charity’s

registration number on the leaflet or bag – don’t confuse this with phrases like ‘company numbers’ or

‘export numbers’.

• Check if the collection organiser is signed up to the Institute of Fundraising and the Fundraising

Regulator’s Code of Conduct or bears accepted kitemarks, such as the FRSB tick or the ACS/IOF

membership logo. Any of these could indicate that the collection is genuine.

• Find out if the named collector is a member of the Textile Recycling Association

To find out if the bag that’s just landed on your doormat is legitimate click here.

* Report – After making these checks, if you think that a collection is not legitimate, report it to Action

Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.org.uk, or notify Police



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TELEPHONE COLD CALLERS

A number of telephone calls have been received advising residents that £600 was about to be deducted from

their accounts, and paid into a foreign bank. The call states that to ‘cancel the payment’ to press ‘1’. The

residents did not press 1, but checked with their respective banks, who confirmed it was a scam. Never

automatically provide information to a telephone cold caller.

Phone calls continue to be received, claiming to be from HMRC. The calls are automated and state that there

is a ‘warrant’ for the recipients arrest due to unpaid taxes. The calls go on to ask recipients to press a number

on the phone keypad to speak with the ‘case worker’. This is a scam. Please see details in this link for advice

from GOV.UK

https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing/report-hmrc-phishing-emails-texts-andphone-call-scams

A resident has received an automated telephone call claiming to be from their ‘internet provider’ saying that

their internet will be taken offline due to ‘illegal internet activity in the area’ and asking them to press ‘1’ to

speak to the customer service. As a reminder, this is a scam attempt to gain remote access to your computer

and steal money from you.

EMAIL SCAMS

Computer users need to be aware of a scam message that is popping up on individual’s computers whilst

browsing the internet. The message claims to be from MICROSOFT and tells individuals that their computer

has been hacked and to ring the contact number on the message immediately to get it sorted.

If contact is made with the number provided, the victim is asked for their personal details, bank details and

Amazon account details including passwords. Once the details are provided to the suspect, the suspect will

then tell the victim to not use the computer and the suspect will access the computer remotely. A graph or

something similar will appear on the computer screen for a while and during this time, the suspect will use

the victim’s money in their bank account to purchase a large amount of vouchers from Amazon using the

victim’s Amazon account. ***IMPORTANT: NEVER PROVIDE PERSONAL DETAILS, BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OR

ACCOUNT/ ANY PASSWORDS OVER THE PHONE OR VIA TEXT/ EMAILS/ POSTAL CORRESPONDANCE.***

Further e mails have been received claiming to be from TV Licensing. Enter details of this link into your

browser for advice from TV Licensing on identifying scam e mails claiming to be from them https://

www.tvlicensing.co.uk/faqs/FAQ288

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

REPORT IT



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EMAIL SCAMS continued

A warning has been issued after reports of a scam email claiming to be from North Wales Fire and Rescue

Service (NWFRS) has been circulated. The ‘phishing email’ was noticed by a potential new recruit to the

service after they had received a message purporting to have come from NWFRS Headquarters.

(As a reminder, phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a

legitimate organisation and ask you to provide sensitive information. This is usually done by including a link

that will appear to take you to the organisation’s website to fill in your information – but the website is a fake

and the information you provide goes straight to the crooks behind the scam).

The email in question has the subject line of ‘Data required’ and originates from an email address of

‘dpo@nwlaes_fireservice.org.uk’ (note the spelling of the email address, i.e. ‘nwlaes’ rather than ‘nwales’).

The main body of the text contains a number of spelling mistakes but attempts to add legitimacy to the

request by giving the correct postal address of the Data Protection Officer.

NWFRS have confirmed that the email has not originated from within the organisation.

The information requested is:

“Have you been convinced/charger with illegal illicit drugs use?”

“Have you been convinced /charged with the use of a vehicle under the use of alcohol.

(Note the spelling mistakes in both questions and lack of a question mark at the end of the second question).

If you receive such an email under no circumstances should you reply to it or click on any links it contains. It is

recommended that you block the sender’s address and delete the email immediately. Please report such

emails to ActionFraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime,

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 21st February Community Event Wrexham

Sunday 23rd February Community Event Mold

Friday 28th February Community Event Wrexham

The Buckley Crime Watch Shop will open on Tuesday 11th February 2020 from 11-2pm. Come and visit and

see what is available to help keep you and your property safe

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

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