Category: Police

Police in Norfolk will be targeting motorists who drive under the influence of drink or drugs as part of a month-long campaign.

The campaign, which started on Thursday 1 June and lasts until 30 June and will see officers from the Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing Unit breathalysing any driver who is stopped due to concerns over the manner of their driving, a vehicle defect or anyone involved in a collision.

Chief Inspector Kris Barnard, head of the roads policing unit, said: “This is an offence we target all year round but the summer campaign gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers driving under the influence can have, that a minority of motorists still chose to ignore.

“Drink or drug driving impairs your judgement, making your reactions slower, therefore increasing the chance of being involved in a collision.”

The campaign will involve targeted roadside activities by roads policing officers with support from uniformed colleagues across the county.

During last year’s campaign (2016) 153 motorists were caught drink or drug driving in Norfolk.

Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Lorne Green said: “It is clear from last year’s statistics that too many motorists chose to drive while under the influence of drink or drugs. It is just not worth the risk and is an irresponsible and selfish thing to do.

“We all have a part to play in keeping our roads safe so let’s not make this summer one to remember for all the wrong reasons.”

The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood

Weekly crime summary 14 March 2017

Police target drivers who fail to belt-up

Police in Norfolk will be targeting drivers and passengers who don’t belt-up during a week-long enforcement campaign.

Additional checks will be carried out as part of the Europe-wide TISPOL seatbelt enforcement initiative which began yesterday and runs until Sunday 19 March.

Wearing a seatbelt can prevent many collision-related injuries and fatalities and it is compulsory drivers wear them, and ensure their passengers buckle-up too.

Officers from the joint Norfolk and Suffolk Roads Policing Unit will be conducting checks on motorists and their passengers across both counties. Those who are not wearing one could be fined or face further action.

During the last TISPOL campaign held in October last year, 52 people in Norfolk were caught driving without a seatbelt.

Head of the Roads Policing and Firearms Operations Unit, Chief Inspector Kris Barnard, said: “Wearing seatbelt is such a basic piece of road safety advice that it is hard to believe some people still fail to belt-up.”

Seatbelts should be worn in any vehicle they are provided in, including buses and goods vehicles.

Anyone caught not wearing a seatbelt may be issued with a TOR (Traffic Offence Report) and face a fine, points on their licence or even court action.

 

Appeal following aggravated burglary in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth CID is appealing for witnesses to an aggravated burglary which took place late on Tuesday 7 March.

Between 10pm and 11:30pm, two men forced their way into a property on Middlemarket Road in the town and assaulted a man in his early 40s.

The victim was struck several times causing injuries to his head, hands and forearms which required assessment at the James Paget Hospital. The offenders are described as both being white and wearing dark hooded tops with the hoods up at the time of the incident.  They were thought to have two white dogs with them.

DC Gary Brown, Yarmouth CID, appealed for further information saying: “Based on the investigation so far, we believe that this was a targeted assault and nearby residents are not thought to be at risk.”

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact DC Brown on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

Gorleston indecent exposure appeal

Officers are appealing for information following an incident of indecent exposure in Gorleston last week.

The incident took place at approximately 8.50pm on Monday 6 March 2017 on Burgh Road near to the Junior School.

The victim, aged in her teens, was walking at the rear of the school when she was approached by a man.

The man exposed himself to the victim who then ran off. He is described as white, aged in his early 30s, 5ft 10in tall, of a skinny build, wearing a black cap, black cardigan, black boots and had a short goatee beard.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Witnesses are asked to contact PC Steve Hughes on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

 

Further news, appeals and information can also be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.norfolk.police.uk

The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood

Weekly crime summary 7 February 2017

False loans and fraud warning

Police have been made aware of a couple of recent instances where individuals have made large purchases of Itunes vouchers and are concerned this may be linked to a scam.

It is important to protect yourself from frauds involving false loans/advance fee fraud and phishing.  Fraudsters often target victims to make advance or upfront payments for goods, services or financial services that do not then materialise and we believe the Itunes vouchers have been purchased for this purpose.

Action Fraud offer specialist support and advise to help protect you from becoming a victim of this type of crime:

1. Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying their credentials.

2. Many frauds start with a ‘phishing email’. Remember that banks and financial institutions will not send you an email asking you to click on a link and confirm your bank details. Do not trust such emails, even if they look genuine. You can always call your bank using the phone number on a genuine piece of correspondence, website (typed directly into the address bar) or the phone book to check if you’re not sure.

3. Destroy and preferably shred receipts with your card details on and post with your name and address on. Identity fraudsters don’t need much information in order to be able to clone your identity.

4. Make sure your computer has up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall installed. Ensure your browser is set to the highest level of security notification and monitoring to prevent malware issues and computer crimes.

5. Sign-up to Verified by Visa or MasterCard Secure Code whenever you are given the option while shopping online. This involves you registering a password with your card company and adds an additional layer of security to online transactions with signed-up retailers.

6. If you receive bills, invoices or receipts for things you haven’t bought, or financial institutions you don’t normally deal with contact you about outstanding debts, take action. Your identity may have been stolen.

7. Be extremely wary of post, phone calls or emails offering business deals or loans out of the blue. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always question it.
8. If you have been a victim of fraud, be aware of fraud recovery fraud. This is when fraudsters pretend to be a lawyer or a law enforcement officer and tell you they can help you recover the money you’ve already lost.

If you need advice about fraud, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or contact police on 101.

Man robbed of cash at ATM in King Street, Great Yarmouth

Detectives in Great Yarmouth are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in King Street.

It happened on Monday 30 January as the victim was withdrawing cash from the ATM at the Nationwide Building Society at about 6.30pm.

The victim, a man in his 60s, was approached from behind and assaulted before having his money snatched.

The suspect got away with £200 and was seen to run off across the Market Place, past the Feathers pub towards Market Gates then Temple Road onto North Market Road.

He is described as young male, white, and was wearing a black hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.

The victim was uninjured but left very shocked by the incident and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning it.

Witnesses should contact Detective Constable Tom Gibbs at Great Yarmouth CID on 101 or call 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