Local News
Issue 1101
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20th February 2020
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HIGH GREEN DISTRACTION BURGLARY DETECTIVES investigating a distraction burglary in the High Green area of Sheffield in November last year have released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify. At 2.15pm on Friday November 15, 2019, the 80-year-old victim was in his home when a man knocked on the door. It’s understood that the man started to discuss the guttering of the pensioner’s home, and asked him to look at the rear of the property. The victim then led the man through the house. At one point during the conversation, it’s believed the man was alone in the living room for a short time. Once the man had been asked to leave, the victim realised that money from the living room cabinet had gone missing. Detectives have now been working with the victim and created an e-fit of the man we’d like to identify. Do you recognise him? Please call 101 quoting investigation number 14/173140/19. You can also report information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.
Man arrested after fatal collision in Fox Hill A 25-year-old man has been arrested by Roads Policing officers following a fatal collision in on Saturday February 15. At approximately 5.50pm, police received reports that a woman was lying injured in the street at Fox Hill Crescent, about 20m from the junction with Edge Well Crescent, after being involved in a collision with an unidentified vehicle.
The woman, 64, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Her family has been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene. A 25-year-old Sheffield man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and other driving offences. He is currently in custody.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a vehicle travelling through the Fox Hill area at the time of the collision, or from witnesses to the collision yet to come forward. Officers are especially keen to hear from any motorists who may hold dashcam footage. Please call 101 quoting incident number 702 of 15 February 2020.
Birch bashing rescheduled WHARNCLIFFE Heathland Trust are hoping for better weather on February 22 for a rescheduled birch bash following the cancellation of the autumn event due to heavy rain. Birch bashing involves cutting off young birch trees at ground level in order to maintain the open habitat required for heathland fauna and flora to flourish. The reserve would soon become a woodland without these measures and rare species such as the nightjar would be lost from the area.
This bash is a joint project between the Wharncliffe Heathlands Trust and Sheffield University Conservation Volunteers. The Trust will provide all the necessary tools and instructions. Would- be participants should wear stout walking boots and come prepared for cold and wet weather. Bring your own refreshments. All children and young adults under 19 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. The event starts at 11am and ends around 4pm. Meet at Lowood Club, Station Road, Deepcar S36 2SQ next to the River Don bridge (map reference SK291981).
Distraction burglary Distraction burglary is when criminals call at your home posing as officials or asking for help with something. They make up a story to get in with the intention of stealing from you. How distraction burglars operate Some work alone, but often they work in groups of two or more. Usually one person will knock at your door with a convincing excuse that seems genuine or urgent The talker will persuade you to let them into your home and keep you occupied whilst others sneak in and search for cash and valuables They can be men, women or children and sometimes a combination, smartly or casually dressed Common lies distraction burglars use… “I’m from the waterboard, there’s a leak down the road I need to check your water supply.” This will never be true. The phrase “waterboard” is no longer used by legitimate callers – only distraction burglars. Don’t open the door,even if they say “It’s an emergency.” “I need to read your meter.” Check with your utility company before you let them in. You can call
the freephone Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 or your water company directly. You may also be able to joinyour utility provider’s password scheme. “We’re the police, we’ve caught a burglar. We think he’s stolen your cash and we need to check your money is safe.” Genuine police officers never do this. Don’t let them in. If you find someone already in your home who says they’re from the police, call the real police on 999 straight away Protect yourself from distraction burglars Lock your back door and close windows before you answer the door Use a spy hole and chain to check who the caller is before you answer Ask to see the caller’s ID, even if they have made an appointment to see you, and call their company yourself (not on a number they provide) to check they are genuine Never leave the door open and unattended - close it until you return Ask the caller to return another time when someone can be with you.
