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Officers are urging people to be vigilant when making payments online after more than a dozen victims were cheated out of money. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the sale of mobile phones to 18 people via the online sales sites Gumtree’ and ‘Shpock’. The phones being advertised for sale have been mainly Apple iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy 7s and victims have lost hundreds of pounds. In each case the seller has insisted the buyer uses an online bank transfer rather than Paypal with a view to sending the phone using the Post Office tracking system – but the phone has never been dispatched. Victims have been targeted from areas including Gorleston, Hemsby, Norwich and Thetford as well as elsewhere in the country including Essex, Suffolk, London and Nottingham. Investigations are ongoing to identify the suspect/s however officers would like to urge members of the public to be extra vigilant when paying for such items online. Officers would also like to hear from anyone who believes they may be a victim of such crime. Anyone with information or, who wishes to make a crime report, is asked to contact PC Paul Atkinson at Norfolk Constabulary on 101. To report a fraud or any online crime you can also call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use the online fraud reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police.uk |
Planning Decision;
06/16/0456/F – 60 Hall Road Sevenaoks, Martham.
Redevelop barns to residential dwelling, garage and cart shed for existing property (previously approved 15.08.2013).
GRANTED.
Policing update:
The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood
Weekly crime summary 11 October 2016
Norfolk Constabulary has received a small number of reports of individuals and groups of youths dressing up as clowns and attempting to scare people
This is a craze which has recently provoked a significant amount of media attention and whilst it may seem harmless, it is actually quite frightening for those who experience it.
It will not be tolerated and anyone caught with the intention of causing alarm, harassment or distress will be dealt with robustly.
There have been no arrests of this nature in the Great Yarmouth neighbourhood; however, a 30-year-old male has been given a caution for committing Public Order offences when he dressed as a clown and jumped out from behind a tree in Eaton Park in Norwich on Sunday evening, frightening a lone female victim
Our teams have been briefed about this subject and we would ask anyone who witnesses anything which causes them concern to contact the police on 101.
Car stolen and set alight in Great Yarmouth
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen and set alight in Great Yarmouth
A blue Toyota Rav4 was stolen from Wellesley Road at approximately 4pm on Thursday 6 October 2016. It was later found burnt out on the beach near to the Pleasure Beach.
A 16-year-old boy from the Great Yarmouth area has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the car and the manner in which it was being driven between 4pm and midnight on Thursday 6 October to contact them.
Anyone with information should contact PC Benjamin Chard at Great Yarmouth Police Station on 101.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Further news, appeals and information can also be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.norfolk.police.uk
Junior Gym
Priority Service Register for Energy Supply:
Energy Supply; Priority Services Register for older and disabled people – If you know of anyone who may benefit from this please pass along the information.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/…/priority-services-regi…/
Help you can get;
free advice on being more energy-efficient
protection from cold callers with a password protection scheme to keep you safe
your meter moved free of charge if it’s hard for you to use or read the meter
a free quarterly meter reading if you can’t read your meter
bills sent to a relative, carer or friend to help you check them
your bills and meter readings in a braille, large print, audio tape,
textphone or typetalk if you’re visually impaired
advance notice if your supply is going to be interrupted
priority reconnection if your supply is interrupted
alternative facilities for cooking and heating if your supply is interrupted
extra help to use your meter or appliances
annual gas safety checks
Planning Decision;
06/16/0362/F – 33 Staithe Road (rear of). New chalet bungalow, revised design. GRANTED.