Gilling West Ward
On the 061108 there was burglary of a house in Gilling West reported. The occupant had been way for a length of time so not known when done exactly but it may fit in with a burglary in the village earlier in the month when a person was disturbed.
On 201008 4 male poachers were reported in a field on Sedbury Lane. It was reported to the police but they left before the police arrived. The registration number of the vehicle was recorded and myself and a colleague did a visit on the keepers address in the County Durham area. We spoke to the users mother who said he did not live there. We will follow up visits with incidents like this and reported suspect vehicles in order to gain intelligence and to give advice of any suspect activity.
I have been calling on all houses through Gilling West with regards to the recent burglaries in order to give reassurance and security advice if necessary. From visiting one of the households I enroled another 2 people for Borderwatch.
Melsonby Ward
On 211008 a burglary was reported a business unit in Melsonby. Some more units were broken into at the same location on 071108.
On231008 a vehicle was topped by the police containing 3 males with rabbits and lamps which were seized from them.
On 301108 it was discovered by workmen that a new erected fence had been pulled down in Melsonby.
Middleton Tyas ward
On 231008 goods were stolen from a curtain sided wagon in Sedbury layby overnight.
On241008 poachers were reported on land at Moulton. Later a vehicle was stopped in the area.
On 281008 a works van was stolen from the Scotch Corner area.
On 301008 fuel was stolen from a wagon’s tanks overnight at Scotch Corner.
Newsham and Eppleby ward
On 041108 poachers were reported on the Cliffe Estate, Piercebridge and the persons were reported for summons.
On 061108 fuel was stolen from a wagon parked on the A66 at Ravensworth overnight.
Between 171108-181108 tools were stolen from a van parked overnight in Eppleby.
Croft ward
Between 241008-251008 there was an attempt to break into a garage at Dalton on Tees.
Between 241008 and 271008 saddles were stolen from premises at Dalton on Tees.
On 301008 a quad bike was stolen from a farm between Croft and Middleton Tyas. The persons were disturbed and ran off leaving the bike. The area was searched with police units and dogs unsuccessfully.
Barton ward
Between 22nd and 23rd October 2008 2 containers belonging to Balfour Beatty were broken into a the roadwork site just outside Barton.
On 271008 a stihl saw was stolen from a garage in Stapleton.
On 291008 a chain saw was stolen from a gardeners trailer in Barton.
Between 031108 and 041108 fuel was stolen from a tank at Barton quarry.
Not a vast volume of crime occurring. But it is coming up to Christmas. If you are working in the area with tools don’t leave them exposed in open garages and insecure vehicles. Try and store tools indoors overnight. Report suspicious vehicles to us and any poaching activity. It is the same thing. Unknown persons going about peoples property for unknown reasons. We need to know and be able to respond and deal with them positively.