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Latest Police Reports - Car Crime and Property Damage
PCSOs Dan Arthur and Mandy Forsey give details of three incidents in Wincanton and Castle Cary relating to criminal damage to vehicles and the glass front door of a home.
Criminal Damage to a Vehicle in Milborne Port
Between 27th May and 31st May 2012 a vehicle was damaged while parked in Wheathill Way, Milborne Port. The vehicle, a red Ford Fiesta, was scratched and the wing mirror pulled off.
Reckless Driving in Castle Cary - Police Appeal for Witnesses
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are appealing for information from the public following a report of careless driving in the Church Street and South Street area of Castle Cary on Tuesday 29th May 2012 at approximately 9pm.
Theft of Baby's Wreath at Wincanton Cemetery
Part of Wincanton Cemetery is set aside for the graves of young children. Sometime between the 24th and 26th May a bouquet of white roses were stolen from the grave of a baby. A wreath was also damaged.
Current Police Reports: Thefts from Wincanton and Milborne Port
Local PCSOs Mandy Forsey and Tim Russell report on recent thefts of garden shed tools in Milborne Port and silver spoons from a home in the Wincanton area.
Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme
Licensees in Castle Cary have joined together with the support of the local police to help reduce crime and alcohol related disorder within the town.
More Village Thefts Reported by Police
A Henstridge business owner and an isolated resident in Corton Denham have both been victims of overnight thefts between 13th and 16th April 2012. PCSOs Mandy Forsey and John Winfield have submitted details of both crimes and are appealing for information.
PCSOs Teach Youngsters About The Consequences Of Crime
As part of a force-wide initiative within Avon and Somerset pupils at primary schools in Castle Cary and Bruton have received lessons from the police about the consequences of breaking the law.
Theft of Tools from Henstridge Trading Estate
Numerous high-value chainsaws and strimmers were stolen from a business in the area of the Henstridge Trading Estate between Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th March 2012. Along with these items there was also some fuel and drill sets stolen. The value is approximately £10,000 for the theft of these items.
Police "Sheducation" Evening Helps Protect Garden Property
On Thursday 29th March 2012 Wincanton police community support officers presented a "Sheducation" themed crime reduction evening which aimed to help local residents keep their garden property safe.
Tampered Fuel Pipes in Henstridge
Overnight on Tuesday 20th March to Wednesday 21st March 2012, two vehicles had the fuel pipes tampered with while parked up in the Windsor Terrace area of Henstridge. Police ask the public to be on their guard.
Trailer Stolen from a Field in Holbrook
Between Friday 9th March and Monday 12th March 2012 a small low loader trailer with drainage attachments on it has been stolen from a field near Sweetacres in Holbrook, Wincanton.
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