As a police officer was walking to work in Beverley yesterday morning (Tuesday 10 December 2012) he passed in excess of five high valued cars, including a top of the range BMW and a Volkswagen Golf left unattended on driveways with the keys in the ignition, defrosting the windscreens.

Detective Constable Neil White, who works in the specialist department investigating Burglary and Vehicle crime for the East Riding said: "With the cold weather likely to last for a few more days at least, it is important that motorists don't present thieves with easy targets so please try to avoid leaving your vehicle running while unattended as that could well be the last you see of it if an opportunist thief walks by.

“Thankfully incidents such as this are rare but that doesn't mean drivers should take for granted that it won't happen to them.

"You never know who is watching when your are de-frosting your vehicle so were possible please try and allow extra time to clear the ice from your car or van so that you can stay with it and not be rushing in and out of your home doing other bits.

"It may take a few minutes to do but this could save you a lot of time and money by preventing your vehicle from being stolen by an opportunistic thief, not to mention your car insurers are unlikely to pay out for the theft of a car, if you have left the car engine running unlocked and unattended.”

Anyone who witnesses such a crime or sees any suspicious activity on a morning should contact Humberside Police on 101.
 

Winter Driving Advice:

Humberside Police are dedicated to reducing crashes and casualties on the region’s roads and are asking for drivers to be ‘winter ready’.

It is vitally important to have a well-maintained vehicle, during the long winter months, as this could save lives. You should tests many things including lights, horn, wipers, screen wash tints on windows and general condition of the vehicle.

Roads Policing Inspector for the East Riding, Mark Hughes said: “Statistics for the Humberside area show that most of the serious crashes, where someone is either killed or is seriously injured, occur when it is foggy or wet, because drivers do not adapt to the changing weather conditions.

“We find is that many motorists drive too fast and too close to vehicles in front of them when it’s foggy or wet. It takes a lot longer to stop when breaking in the wet and drivers do not leave themselves a big enough gap to avoid the vehicle in front.

“Motorists can carry out some very simple measures to alleviate many problems associated with winter weather and drive as safely as possible;

So what advice can we give to motorists about driving in different conditions?

• Rain and wet roads - Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy and well maintained. De-mist windscreens and windows before setting off. Check all your lights are working properly.
• See and be seen. Ensure that wipers operate effectively in clearing the windscreen. Washer fluid should be topped up on a regular basis. Add additives to prevent the fluid freezing. Ensure that tyres are legal and have a good tread depth on them.
• Also, ensure that tyres are correctly inflated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations for different loads. An over inflated tyre on a wet surface can reduce grip on the road surface and cause a loss of control. A poor tread depth or bald tyre will not disperse water from the road surface, creating the potential for aquaplaning or skidding. This will cause a temporary loss of control with the potential for a collision.
• Reduce vehicle speed and leave a much bigger gap between you and the vehicle in front to allow for a longer braking distance. Remember in wet conditions, overall stopping distances can double. Leave at least a 4-second gap between you and the vehicle in front.
• Fog - De-mist windscreens and windows before setting off. Ensure that lights are working properly and are in a clean condition. If visibility is less than 100 metres, use fog lights if they are fitted. If visibility later improves, remember to turn the fog lights off again as they may dazzle other road users. See and be seen. Ensure washers and wipers are working effectively.
• Remember to drive defensively and always to be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear.

REDUCE YOUR SPEED AND LEAVE A MUCH BIGGER GAP BETWEEN YOU AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.

CAN YOU STOP IN TIME?

Winter and Spring sun

Winter and spring sun can present drivers with an unexpected hazard. The angle of the sun in the sky will frequently be too low for your visor to be able to help. If you are blinded by glare, reduce your speed.

Reduce the effect of glare by keeping both the inside and outside of your windscreen clean and grease free.

Dark lenses (or dark prescription lenses if you are short sighted) are suitable for combating glare, but all dark tinted lenses should be removed whenever the sun goes in. Dark lenses must not be worn in duller weather or at night as they seriously reduce the ability to see clearly.

Snow and ice

During the past two winters motorists have had plenty of practice driving in these conditions and by and large have coped very well by driving sensibly. Ensure that you have plenty of fuel for the journey. Make sure that coolant levels are topped up with anti freeze and that washer levels are topped up using additives to prevent freezing.

Take with you a mobile phone if you have one. If you break down in snow and freezing temperatures, it may help save your life. Ensure that you carry the following items with you in the vehicle:-

• Tow rope.
• Shovel.
• Hazard warning triangle.
• High visibility jacket.
• Wellington boots, spare warm clothing and blankets.
• De-icer.
• Torch.
• First aid equipment.
• Spare food and a hot drink in a flask.

Clear your windscreens and windows inside and outside before setting off. 

Warm your engine and the inside of your vehicle up before setting off. If your body is cold whilst driving , your body tightens and your movements tend to be jerky and harsh. If you allow your body to warm up before you set off on a journey, it becomes more relaxed and your movement will be smoother and more gentle. This is an important factor when driving in such conditions as everything you do (braking, steering, gear changing) needs to be smooth and gentle. Jerky and harsh movements should be avoided at all costs when driving in snow and icy conditions, as such actions can easily lead to a loss of control.

Visibility can often be poor, so ensure that lights are working effectively and are clean. See and be seen.

Reduce vehicle speed and ensure to leave a big stopping distance between you and the vehicle in front. Stopping distances can increase by ten times in such conditions. 

CAN you help Humberside Police identify one of twelve people who feature in a campaign being run this Christmas?

The campaign launching this Christmas focuses on electronic images of those people who police want to trace in connection with a number of offences, one of which dates back to 2010, in an attempt to lock them up in time for Christmas.

Regularly police release electronic images of people who they are trying to locate for offences such as sexual assaults and distraction burglaries. The images are created with the help of the victim to assist police in identifying who they might be looking for. Often these images are then circulated to the media to enlist the help of the general public.

In the first part of the campaign police have released images of 12 people who officers, from across the force, want to identify. These individuals are wanted for burglary, sexual assaults, an armed robbery and an accosting. These are quite significant offences and in some cases the images have been released to the media before, but police have not been able to locate the offender.

DC Brian Coates of Humberside Police, who is heading up this campaign said: "We regularly release electronic images of people wanted for a number of offences and in Humberside we have about a 50% success rate, in locating those offenders, which I can say is thanks to help from the general public and the media.

"This Christmas we have decided to release these images, some which have been re released, in an attempt to bring these people to justice and, to see if we can have them locked up instead of walking the streets and possibly committing further offences.

"At this time we do not know where these people are and they could be living anywhere in the Humberside area, so please if you think you might be able to help us get them locked up then please make that call into 101. Some of the offences they have committed have caused great distress to their victims and police want them brought to justice. I believe with help of the local communities we can achieve this.

"Some of these offences have been committed as a result of people not locking their doors and windows and letting people into their homes, who they really don’t know. Police ask people please to be vigilant and think before letting people enter your house as there are a lot of non genuine people out there who just want to steal your money and valuables.

"If this campaign is a success we will be looking to do this again later in 2013, so please have a look at the pictures and see if you can support Humberside Police in making your local community a safer place to be."

Below are the offences and the images, if you feel you can help police identify one or more of them, then please call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting the crime number given or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A) Aggravated Burglary - Alwoodley Close, Hull between 0025hrs and 0030hrs on Sunday 19 August 2012. The offender entered the property via an insecure door and woke up the male occupant, before attempting to steal a 50ins television. The offender then assaulted the male occupant before leaving empty handed in an unknown direction. A man matching the description of the offender was seen in the garden of a neighbouring property on Friday 17 August. The offender is described as a white male with dark hair and of an average build. He was wearing a white t-shirt and blue coloured bottoms. Crime Reference 1925052.

B) Sexual Assault - Middleburg Street, Hull between 0915hrs and 1040hrs on Tuesday 18 September 2012. A man attended the property and told the female occupant he was attending to carry out some maintenance. The woman walked away to make a phone call, to check the authenticity of his claim, when it is alleged the man assaulted her before sexually assaulting her. The offender is described as a white man aged in his late 30s to early 40s with ginger hair and a ginger beard. He had freckles on his face and arms, a scar on his face which ran from his top lip to his nose and pointed teeth. He was around 6ft tall and of a stocky build with an ample stomach. He was wearing pale blue jeans and a faded black t-shirt; both had remnants of paint and plaster on them. Crime Reference 1931039

C) Accosting - Tower Hill, Westwoodside 2130hrs on Thursday 09 August 2012. A 16 year old girl left the Newbigg area at around 2115hrs and walked along Brethergate towards Haxey. As she approached the rural roads she was approached by a man, who is believed to have been driving a vehicle green coloured Ford Hatchback. The man attempted to engage in conversation with the girl, but she carried on walking. The vehicle then drove past her before waiting for her to catch up with it and the driver is then alleged to have grabbed hold of the girl’s arm, before she pulled away and the vehicle drove towards Haxey. The driver of the vehicle is described as a white man aged in his late 40s to early 50s, with tanned skin and full facial stubble and long, dark messy hair which was stuck up on the top. He was wearing a white shirt, with a blue and red checked pattern on it, with the sleeves rolled up and a green quilted body warmer on the top. He spoke with a local Doncaster accent. Crime Reference 1923280

D) Burglary - Cranswick, Driffield between 1600hrs and 1700hrs on Wednesday 04 July 2012. A man approached the address and claimed to be carrying out some maintenance. The elderly occupant let the man inside and engaged in conversation with him. As he did two other men entered and went upstairs, where it is alleged they damaged a water pipe causing the bathroom to flood. The men managed to stop the water running from the pipe before indicating they were going to collect something from the van and did not return. A small amount of cash was stolen. Police have released images of two of the offenders. Crime Reference 1916555.

E) Armed Robbery - Chapel Street, Amcotts, Scunthorpe. At around 0630hrs on Sunday 08 April three men entered a property and made threats to the residents inside before stealing an amount of money and a gold bracelet. Police have released an electronic image of one of the offenders. Crime Reference 1900525

F) Distraction Burglary - Well Lane, Willerby, Hull between 1430hrs and 1500hrs on Thursday 22 March. An unknown offender enters the property via an insecure door and said he was there to check a fault at the address. He asks to go upstairs and leaves the elderly occupant in the kitchen, before leaving the property. The occupant’s wallet was stolen. Crime Reference 1897457

G) Burglary - Duesbury Close, Beverley between 0900hrs and 1200hrs on Wednesday 01 February. A woman approached a residential property claiming to be working for a local charity. It is then believed she stole the occupant’s wallet, bankcard and cash. Crime Reference 1888702

H) Sexual Assault - Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, between 0200hrs and 0430hrs on Saturday 12 November 2011. A 19-year-old woman and her friend were in Bamboogie Bar, Scunthorpe when they are approached by a man, who they had seen earlier in the night, but who was not known to them. The man approached the woman, as she walks towards the dance floor and is alleged to have pushed her against a wall and inappropriately touched her. The man and woman are believed to have then left the Bamboogie bar together and walked towards Oswald Road, where it is alleged the man sexually assaulted her. The man police want to speak to in connection with the incident is described as white , aged in his mid to late 20s, around 1.68 meters tall and of a slim build. He has short light coloured hair with a pointed fringe, blue eyes and a narrow face. He has teeth that overlap at the front. On the night of the incident the man was wearing light blue coloured jeans, grey trainers and a short sleeved shirt. Crime Reference 1874581.

I) Distraction Burglary - Tetley Road, Scunthorpe between 2030hrs and 2040hrs on Monday 12 September 2011. An unknown man approached a property and asked the elderly resident, a man in his 80s, if he could change some money. The resident went inside to get some money and as he did the offender entered the property, stole a sum of cash and walked away. Crime Reference 1862053.

J) Burglary - A thief entered a property on The Wolds, Cottingham between 2359hrs on Friday 29 July 2012 and 0254hrs on Saturday 30 July 2012 and stole a small amount of cash and a ladies gold watch.

K) Sexual Assault - Station Road, Scunthorpe between 0230hrs and 0616hrs on Monday 27 December 2010. An 18-year-old woman left a takeaway on Doncaster Road and got into a vehicle, she believed to have been a taxi, heading towards Market Hill. As the vehicle reached the required destination, the driver is alleged to have driven the car into the car park of Poundstretcher on Station Road. The male driver is the alleged to have got out of the vehicle and got into the front passenger side, where the female was sat. He is then alleged to have sexually assaulted her before she attempted to pick up a phone and call police. The man then threw the girl out of the vehicle and drove off. The man is described as an Asian man, aged 25-30-years-old, he is of a short stocky build and he was clean shaven. He is believed to have spoken with a Yorkshire accent, possibly from the Bradford or Doncaster area. The vehicle he was driving is believed to have been a silver/grey coloured VW Passatt. Crime Reference 1804569.

POLICE are appealing for in help in locating the driver of a vehicle which was involved in a non-stop road traffic collision in Bridlington.

Shortly before 1900hrs on Thursday 24 January, a vehicle was involved in a collision with a Ford Fiesta on Turmer Avenue, Bridlington before driving away in the direction of the town centre.

Police believe the offending vehicle may have driven away at speed and with no lights on.
The Ford Fiesta was parked stationary outside of an address and nobody was injured in the collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision and can help police identify the driver of the offending vehicle to call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting log 522 of 24 Jan 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to help locate the driver of a vehicle who was reportedly driving in an unsafe manner on Middle Street North in Driffield.

A pedestrian has reported to police that a blue coloured vehicle, possibly a Ford Focus, drove at speed along Middle Street North at around 1930hrs on Thursday 24 January. The vehicle almost collided with the man before driving off in the direction of the Market Place.

The offending vehicle is reported to have had some damage, possibly a broken side light, wing mirror and a loose fitting tyre.

Anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle prior to or after this incident is asked to call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting log 573 of 24 January 2013.

POLICE have named the 34 year old woman who died following a road traffic collision that happened on the A614 Londesborough Road, Market Weighton shortly after 2030hrs yesterday (Thursday 24 January 2013).

Tanya BAILEY (34) of Wellington Road in Bridlington died in the collision which happened on the A614 Londesborough Road at 2035hrs.

A Vauxhall Agila car driven by a 65-year-old local woman collided with the female pedestrian as she attempted to cross the A614 Londesborough Road.

The driver of the Vauxhall Agila was uninjured in the collision.

Police investigating the collision are appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to anyone with any information.

Witnesses are asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 588 of 24 January 2013.

Humberside Police is working with Hull City Council, communications providers KC and BT and local scrap metal merchants to combat metal theft in the region.

The number of metal thefts has dramatically increased across the country in recent years, with the rising price of metals like copper and lead being blamed for the problem.

Metal theft has far-reaching consequences for all communities and businesses, as the missing metal can cause train delays, power cuts and phone and broadband service problems.

Sgt Julian Hart, from Humberside Police, said: “Metal theft isn’t a victimless crime. It causes damage to properties and disruption to vital services.

“Members of the community have an important part to play in tackling metal theft too, by reporting any suspicious behaviour, which might include someone pushing a wheelie bin or barrow filled with metal, or witnessing people in unmarked vehicles and clothing working in manholes or on roofs.  All reports are taken seriously and welcomed by the police and partner agencies.”

Earlier this year 1,600 homes and businesses in Tickton and Thorngumbald were left without phone and broadband services when thieves stole underground cables from communications providers BT and KC.

Cable thefts have also led to train delays locally, and even a Hull KR Super League match at Craven Park was put at risk last year when thieves stole floodlight cable from the grounds.

By sharing intelligence and working together to raise awareness of the consequences of the crime, the metal theft partnership hopes to reduce its impact in Hull and East Yorkshire.

To report a crime in progress, call the police on emergency number 999. To report suspicious behaviour or give general information on metal theft, processing or handling, call the Humberside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers confidentially and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can also go to any police station to report a crime or give information about someone you know who has been involved in theft or handling stolen goods;  approach an on-patrol police officer or PCSO, or you can email an officer by visiting www.humberside.police.uk.

As a police officer was walking to work in Beverley yesterday morning (Tuesday 10 December 2012) he passed in excess of five high valued cars, including a top of the range BMW and a Volkswagen Golf left unattended on driveways with the keys in the ignition, defrosting the windscreens.

Detective Constable Neil White, who works in the specialist department investigating Burglary and Vehicle crime for the East Riding said: "With the cold weather likely to last for a few more days at least, it is important that motorists don't present thieves with easy targets so please try to avoid leaving your vehicle running while unattended as that could well be the last you see of it if an opportunist thief walks by.

“Thankfully incidents such as this are rare but that doesn't mean drivers should take for granted that it won't happen to them.

"You never know who is watching when your are de-frosting your vehicle so were possible please try and allow extra time to clear the ice from your car or van so that you can stay with it and not be rushing in and out of your home doing other bits.

"It may take a few minutes to do but this could save you a lot of time and money by preventing your vehicle from being stolen by an opportunistic thief, not to mention your car insurers are unlikely to pay out for the theft of a car, if you have left the car engine running unlocked and unattended.”

Anyone who witnesses such a crime or sees any suspicious activity on a morning should contact Humberside Police on 101.
 

Winter Driving Advice:

Humberside Police are dedicated to reducing crashes and casualties on the region’s roads and are asking for drivers to be ‘winter ready’.

It is vitally important to have a well-maintained vehicle, during the long winter months, as this could save lives. You should tests many things including lights, horn, wipers, screen wash tints on windows and general condition of the vehicle.

Roads Policing Inspector for the East Riding, Mark Hughes said: “Statistics for the Humberside area show that most of the serious crashes, where someone is either killed or is seriously injured, occur when it is foggy or wet, because drivers do not adapt to the changing weather conditions.

“We find is that many motorists drive too fast and too close to vehicles in front of them when it’s foggy or wet. It takes a lot longer to stop when breaking in the wet and drivers do not leave themselves a big enough gap to avoid the vehicle in front.

“Motorists can carry out some very simple measures to alleviate many problems associated with winter weather and drive as safely as possible;

So what advice can we give to motorists about driving in different conditions?

• Rain and wet roads - Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy and well maintained. De-mist windscreens and windows before setting off. Check all your lights are working properly.
• See and be seen. Ensure that wipers operate effectively in clearing the windscreen. Washer fluid should be topped up on a regular basis. Add additives to prevent the fluid freezing. Ensure that tyres are legal and have a good tread depth on them.
• Also, ensure that tyres are correctly inflated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations for different loads. An over inflated tyre on a wet surface can reduce grip on the road surface and cause a loss of control. A poor tread depth or bald tyre will not disperse water from the road surface, creating the potential for aquaplaning or skidding. This will cause a temporary loss of control with the potential for a collision.
• Reduce vehicle speed and leave a much bigger gap between you and the vehicle in front to allow for a longer braking distance. Remember in wet conditions, overall stopping distances can double. Leave at least a 4-second gap between you and the vehicle in front.
• Fog - De-mist windscreens and windows before setting off. Ensure that lights are working properly and are in a clean condition. If visibility is less than 100 metres, use fog lights if they are fitted. If visibility later improves, remember to turn the fog lights off again as they may dazzle other road users. See and be seen. Ensure washers and wipers are working effectively.
• Remember to drive defensively and always to be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear.

REDUCE YOUR SPEED AND LEAVE A MUCH BIGGER GAP BETWEEN YOU AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.

CAN YOU STOP IN TIME?

Winter and Spring sun

Winter and spring sun can present drivers with an unexpected hazard. The angle of the sun in the sky will frequently be too low for your visor to be able to help. If you are blinded by glare, reduce your speed.

Reduce the effect of glare by keeping both the inside and outside of your windscreen clean and grease free.

Dark lenses (or dark prescription lenses if you are short sighted) are suitable for combating glare, but all dark tinted lenses should be removed whenever the sun goes in. Dark lenses must not be worn in duller weather or at night as they seriously reduce the ability to see clearly.

Snow and ice

During the past two winters motorists have had plenty of practice driving in these conditions and by and large have coped very well by driving sensibly. Ensure that you have plenty of fuel for the journey. Make sure that coolant levels are topped up with anti freeze and that washer levels are topped up using additives to prevent freezing.

Take with you a mobile phone if you have one. If you break down in snow and freezing temperatures, it may help save your life. Ensure that you carry the following items with you in the vehicle:-

• Tow rope.
• Shovel.
• Hazard warning triangle.
• High visibility jacket.
• Wellington boots, spare warm clothing and blankets.
• De-icer.
• Torch.
• First aid equipment.
• Spare food and a hot drink in a flask.

Clear your windscreens and windows inside and outside before setting off. 

Warm your engine and the inside of your vehicle up before setting off. If your body is cold whilst driving , your body tightens and your movements tend to be jerky and harsh. If you allow your body to warm up before you set off on a journey, it becomes more relaxed and your movement will be smoother and more gentle. This is an important factor when driving in such conditions as everything you do (braking, steering, gear changing) needs to be smooth and gentle. Jerky and harsh movements should be avoided at all costs when driving in snow and icy conditions, as such actions can easily lead to a loss of control.

Visibility can often be poor, so ensure that lights are working effectively and are clean. See and be seen.

Reduce vehicle speed and ensure to leave a big stopping distance between you and the vehicle in front. Stopping distances can increase by ten times in such conditions. 

IF YOU are driving a vehicle that has no tax, no MOT and is not insured, then you will be a target for Humberside Police during February in an attempt to rid the regions roads of people who are breaking the law.

From 01 February 2013 to 28 February 2013, officers from across the Humberside area will be pro actively targeting those people who frequent the roads in the area and don't have a valid driving licence, have an MOT certificate or a vehicle which is taxed.

Throughout the year police do stop and seize vehicles, which are found to be on the roads illegally, however February will see a targeted campaign specifically focusing on those individuals in a bid to help make the roads a safer place to be across the whole region.

Roads Policing Inspector Paul SERGEANT said: "The aim of this campaign is to make the roads across Humberside a safer place to be and by targeting the minority of individuals who chose to break the law, putting the lives of others at risk I feel we can achieve this objective.

"It is estimated that around 32% of all the motor vehicles seized in the Humberside area relate to uninsured vehicles and unlicensed drivers. In 2012, police seized 1761 vehicles in Humberside, which equates to around 146 seizure per month. Let this be a message to people that we will take your vehicle if you are caught by police.

"We can do our bit by increasing patrols across Humberside, in attempt to locate these people but I would ask for people to please let us know if you suspect that somebody is driving a vehicle with no tax, MOT or insurance, and if you think you know that somebody who is driving without a licence. It could be you, your family or your friends that ends up in a collision with one of these people and you will be the one left paying even if its not your fault."

Anyone who wishes to inform police of somebody they suspect to be breaking the law is asked to call Humberside Police tel 101.

FOR INFORMATION

With reference to uninsured drivers: It is estimated that nationally one million motorists are thought to be driving without insurance, 13% of drivers think it is acceptable to drive without insurance and accidents involving uninsured motorists adds £30 to £60 to the premiums of other motorists.

With reference to unlicensed drivers: It is estimated that nationally 1.5m people drive without a valid licence and that there are around 6300 casualties annually involving unlicensed drivers, of which around 900 are killed or seriously injured.

Around 10% of all vehicles have no valid MOT certificate and 1.5million vehicles using roads across the country are un taxed - one third of those being motorcycles.

The 21-year-old Beverley man was arrested and taken into police custody in connection with the break-ins.

The moped was been returned to its rightful owner early this morning and up to now, it would appear 10 garages have been entered along Greenwood Avenue, Burden Road, Sigston Road and Salmon Road in Beverley overnight.

Whilst officers were searching for the additional person who had also been seen acting suspicious at the back of Greenwood Avenue, an officer was approached by another member of the public who reported possible suspicious activity at Beverley News, Grovehill Road, Beverley.

On investigation, the officer found the shutters half up and the padlock forced open.

At the back of the property the officer located a dark figure wearing a balaclava and gloves. The person ran off, and the officer gave chase and secured the person.

The person was known to the officer and arrested for the attempt break-in.

Further enquiries have located previous stolen property from another commercial burglary which occurred in Beverley sometime between 25 January and 28 January 2013.

A 38-year-old Beverley man remains in police custody, assisting officers with their enquiries.

In another area of the East Riding:

A 999 call was made to the police in the early hours of this morning reporting two men who had been allegedly acting suspicious in the front garden of a house in Paull.

Several units attended the area to search for the men, with no trace.

As one of the patrol cars was exiting Paull they came across a green coloured Vauxhall Meriva car on fire in a field near Hedon.

The registered keeper lived in Hedon. The officers attended his address to wake the keeper and discovered a Hanoi burglary had occurred at the house and two cars had been stolen from the property.

An Audi A3 sport car is still outstanding and officers are currently searching for the suspicious men and the car this morning.

Without the help from residents in both Beverley and Paull, none of the offences would have been reported and two men in custody for burglary and theft.

Officers from the East Riding, could not have arrested the men or returned the property to their rightful owners without the fast thinking of the members of the public.

Anyone who witnesses anything suspicious or is doubtful of an individual’s reason as to why they are in an area, are urged to call the police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively you can report criminal activity anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 

CAN you help police identify a woman who is wanted in connection with an alleged assault which took place on Butchers Row, Beverley between 1215hrs and 1220hrs on 16 November 2012.

A verbal altercation is reported to have taken place inside Marks and Spencers cafe between two women, resulting in one of the women, along with her two children leaving the cafe.

As she walked passed Millets the other woman is alleged to have come from Marks and Spencers cafe and pushed her into Millets shop window before assaulting her and her daughter.

Staff from Millets notified the police and the offender then walked away.

A number of enquiries have taken place since the incident and a large number of witnesses have come forward and provided police with information. However, the offender is yet to be located and police are now asking for anyone who can help identify her to call Humberside Police tel 101 quoting crime reference 1942317.  

The incident happened outside the Plough Inn on Shearburn Terrace in the town following the wake for murder victim Dale PARTINGTON.

It seems that a fight broke out inside the pub shortly after 2300hrs on Friday 01 February that then spilled out onto the street outside.

Police officers were called to the scene and one person suffered minor injuries but hospital treatment was not sought.

Police arrested a 32-year-old local man in connection with the incident and he has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses with information about the disturbance and those involved to contact the non emergency number 101 referring to log 735 of 01 February 2013.

The brown and green bins, which belong to a set of flats in New Road, Hornsea, were on a section of off road parking area at the rear of the flats.

It is believed the thief approached the rear of the flats in a vehicle and stole the bins.

It is thought the bins may have been used in the commission of a garage burglary reported on the same road on Wednesday 06 February (crime report 1956309 – tools and cross bow stolen).

The stolen green bin had a very large yellow and red smiley face sticker on it.

Anyone with information about anything suspicious in the New Road area at the relevant times is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to crime number 1956309.

The incident happened between 0500hrs and 0515hrs on Wednesday 06 February.

A cross bow, a Stephill petrol generator, an Evolution Rage mitre saw and a SIP bench grinder were taken.

The thief then caused damage to a red Land Rover Defender that was parked outside the address, breaking into the vehicle and apparently attempting to steal it. The vehicle was left at the scene.

Police want to hear from anyone with information or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the relevant time.
Witnesses should contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 76 of 06 February 2013.

Following initial investigations, police gained access to the property in the afternoon of Thursday 7 February and discovered the body of a man believed to be in his 50s. 

Having initially considered the death to be unexplained, police are now satisfied that the death of this man is in fact suspicious.  Accordingly, a murder investigation is now underway. 

Detective Chief Inspector Alistair McFarlane said; "We are now treating the death as suspicious and undertaking enquiries to establish events which led to this man losing his life.  We are also seeking to confirm his identity and locate any next of kin. 

"Although very much in the early stages of the investigation, we have not managed to trace any family or friends who are able to identify the man, nor is there an apparent motive for his murder. 

"We are keen to hear from anyone who might have information about the victim, who is believed to have been the occupier of Whisker Cottage.

"If you have information which can help us to trace his next of kin we appeal to you to come forward to speak to us. 

"Part of our investigation is to gather information about visitors and vehicles attending the address. If you have any information which may help, please bring this to our attention.  It may seem insignificant but it could be of real importance." 

The cause of the man's death currently remains unconfirmed until such time as a post mortem can take place. 

Whisker Cottage and some surrounding area is presently cordoned off to enable all necessary investigations to take place. 

If anyone has information relating to this incident they should contact Humberside Police on 101 quoting log 492 of 07/02/13, the Incident Room on 01377 208989 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Overnight between 2200hrs on Wednesday 06 and 0700hrs on Thursday 07 February 2013, it is believed a person has entered a detached garage at the back of a semi detached house along Mill Falls, Driffield, by climbing over the garden fence.

The garage window was smashed, in order to gain entry and once inside, tools are believed to have been used to cut padlocks and chains securing the mountain bikes to the wall, before leaving via the window with the bikes.

The victim was at home in bed at the time and heard nothing suspicious.

The victim is a member of bike club and has regularly posted status updates on Facebook and the cycling clubs website, picturing the victim with his bikes and also where he has visited.

Police officers investigating the theft are not ruling out the possibility of someone identifying the home of the bikes by seeing the bikes on the internet and social networking sites.

Driffield’s PCSO Claire Watson said: “The victim has been extremely security conscious and took every effort to secure the bikes in his garage, however it appears this theft was pre-planned and well thought-out. The offender/s have come equipped for the crime, bringing with them the right tools to cut the locks and chains.

“Despite the victims’ robust locks and measures taken to secure his bikes in place overnight, the offenders appear to have been aware of what was preventing them getting the bikes.

“After speaking to the victim at length, it appears the avid cyclist is part of a cycling club and regularly posts status updates and photographs on Facebook and on the cycling clubs website, inviting people to attend the cycling meets and to get involved. It is likely the offender/s may have seen these posts and have researched the address before taking the bikes.

“Although I can not be certain in this case, quite often when posting a status online you can add your location, which could have been his home address- giving the offenders the address of the bikes.

“This is just one possibility, for the theft, but I would like to use this opportunity to raise the awareness of posting statuses on the internet which may inevitably invite a thief to your home.

“I quiet often see status updates ‘checking in’ at an airport, saying ‘holiday for two weeks’. To me working for the police, that just tells burglars your house will be unoccupied for two weeks to be burgled! You wouldn’t leave a note on your door telling people you are away, so please try to avoid advertising your valuables online.”

Home Office statistics suggest more than half of all bicycle thefts take place from an owner’s property. So as well as taking care of your bike when you are out and about, you should think about how safe it is at home.

Some things you can do are:
 

• Keep your bike in a secure shed or garage and get into the habit of keeping the door locked. If you keep your bike in a shed, make sure you get a robust lock for the door.
• Secure it to an immovable object, or consider installing a floor or wall-mounted anchor lock for extra security.
• If you are going to keep your bike in a communal area, is there anything you can lock it to?
• Keep it out of public view.
• For additional protection, keep your bike locked wherever you leave it at home.
• Record and security mark your bikes frame on www.immobilise.com or have the frame engraved.
• Take out insurance, either by extending your home contents insurance or through a separate policy.
• Take a clear colour photograph of your bike and make a written record of its description, including and unique features.

Anyone who has any information, which may help officers investigating the thefts, are urged to contact Humberside Police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number CS/1956469/2013.

The bikes stolen (shown below) are a Lapierre 314 Black and Gold mountain bike and a blue coloured Specialized Stunt jumper M4.

Samuel Joe Brown (15) from Gilberdyke sadly died in the collision on the B1230 Hull Road at Eastrington near Goole on the evening of Thursday 06 September last year.

He was cycling with a friend when he was struck by a vehicle that was being driven by a 67-year-woman from Knedlington, East Yorkshire.

Following a lengthy investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision, the driver was yesterday charged with 1) causing death by careless driving whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol, 2) failing to stop at the scene of a collision and 3) failing to report a collision.

She is due to appear at Beverley Magistrates Court on Tuesday 26 February 2013.

Note to newsdesks:

The name of the driver will be available for court purposes on Monday 25 February if you contact the Media Unit.

He will remain in police custody overnight to appear at Beverley Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday 16 February).

Meanwhile detectives are continuing to investigate the murder that happened at Whisker Cottage in Full Sutton and have released images of a lap top believed to have been stolen from the address.

The computer is an Advent 2000 lap top and it is thought to be missing from Mr Battle’s home.

Detective Inspector Alistair McFarlane, senior investigating officer, said: “We have today charged Graham Richardson with Mr Battle’s murder but we are continuing our investigation and part of those inquiries centres on items of property we believe to have been stolen from his home.

“I would appeal to anyone who thinks they may have information about this lap top or who thinks they may have seen it in the last couple of months to contact the Major Incident Room on 01377 208989 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and tell us what they know.”

An additional 24 hours was granted and officers will continue to question the suspect today (Friday 15 February).

The theft happened between 1800hrs and 2120hrs on Sunday 10 February.

The Mercedes Sprinter truck was approached and the ramps were stolen by forcing padlocks that secured the ramps to the truck.

Several other vehicles were parked on the driveway at the time but none of them were touched.

The stolen ramps are 8ft long and made by The Ramp People and are valued at £400.

A Citroen Berlingo in a light turquoise colour was seen in the area at the time which may be connected to the incident.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious that may be connected to the theft is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to crime number 1957114 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.