Neighbourhood Policing Team Weekly Update

Neighbourhood Policing Team Weekly Update

Good morning,

On Thursday, at approximately 2.50pm we received a report of a male acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the bike storage area at a local gym. The report stated that this male had the same appearance as a previous suspect that had been stealing bicycles from the same location.  PCs Matt, John and Harry and PCSO Matt immediately deployed to the incident, knowing how vital it was to apprehend the suspect. Upon arrival, officers located the individual and detained him. A search was subsequently carried out under Section 1 of PACE. During the search, officers found a pair of handheld wire cutters, a quantity of suspected Class B drugs, and a membership card belonging to another person. The items were seized and the male was arrested for 'Going equipped for theft', 'possession of class B drugs' and 'theft by finding'.

After some detailed investigative work linking the previous thefts together along with the relevant CCTV footage the male was charged with 'Theft of push bike' x 3, 'Going equipped for theft', 'possession of class B drugs' and 'theft by finding'. The approximate total value of the push bikes equate to an eye-watering £11,500.00! We will endeavour to update the progress of this investigation, where possible.

This result demonstrates the value of community vigilance. If something doesn't look right, please report it. Your information helps us prevent crime, protect property, and keep Poole a safe place to live, work and visit.

Here's a quick look at some of the positive work achieved over this week 👇

😡  4 x Arrests

🥸  8 x Stop Searches (1 positive for Class A drugs, 4 positive for Class B drugs and tools for going equipped)

🚔  7 x Reports of antisocial behaviour attended and positive action taken

🔍  2 x Pieces of crucial intelligence (Used for future operations and actions)

🚙  1 x Vehicle Seized (including e-scooters/e-bikes)

🔦  4 x Address checks and reassurance visits conducted to victims of crime/vulnerable persons and known offenders

🎟️  2 x Community Resolutions/Conditional Cautions issued (a caution is not technically the same as a conviction, but it comes with similar consequences)

📌  1 x Vulnerable missing persons located and safeguarded

👥  3 x Community Consequence Schemes initialised, working in partnership with the BCP Council ASB Team for young adults causing antisocial behaviour

🐦  2 x Cuckooing checks conducted

🥾 A large number of hours on foot and mobile patrol targeting our high harm areas and locations subjected to antisocial behaviour, such as Poole Town, Poole Quay, Ashley Road, Redlands Retail Park and Oakdale

Keep an eye on our social media page (Poole Police) for further, open and positive weekly updates from your friendly Neighbourhood Policing Team!