ALL INCIDENTS (AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION) SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE MAIN CALL CENTRE : 0845 458 0000 open 24 hours, 7 days a week ; or you can call the new National non-emergency number on 101 which will put you through to Cheshire Police at Winsford [we are advised that calls cost a fixed 15p from a land-line or mobile phone].

IF YOU WISH TO PASS INFORMATION VIA AN INDEPENDENT ANONYMOUS SOURCE YOU CAN CALL CRIME STOPPERS ON 0800 555 111, OR E MAIL www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Western Rural Round-up - Week commencing 6th February 2012
NPT Frodsham - Voicemail. 0845-458-6393
NPT Dragon Hall - Voicemail. 0845-458-6377
NPT Mickle Trafford - Voicemail. 0845-458-6394

1. A Land Rover and trailer have been stolen whilst parked and unattended at Oldcastle, Malpas. It is reported that a pale gold/silver metallic short wheel base Isuzu 4x4 was seen acting suspiciously at the time of the theft. Any sightings of the described vehicle acting suspiciously would be appreciated, especially with details of the registration number.
2. Several Houses in the Mickle Trafford Area have had property stolen during Burglaries that occurred in a similar time frame. A male has been arrested on suspicion of committing the offences and at time of writing is on bail pending further police enquiries.
3. A set of steel driveway gates have been stolen from a house in Helsby. Metal of any description remains a target for thieves.
4. A male seen acting suspiciously by a member of the public in Helsby was reported to police, who subsequently located and arrested him for being in possession of cannabis. He was charged and bailed to Chester Magistrates Court.
5. New Non-Emergency Number 101
The 101 new non-emergency number went live on 23rd November 2011 and provides the public with a memorable number to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response such as:
- if their car has been stolen;
- if their property has been damaged or vandalised;
- where they suspect drug use or dealing;
- if they want to report a minor traffic collision;
- if they want to provide information about crime
The introduction of '101' is part of a national programme to make it easier for members of the public to contact police in a non-emergency, where an immediate police response is not required. From the 23rd November '101' replaced the force's previous non-emergency number 0845 458 0000.
Calls to the 101 non-emergency number will cost 15 pence for the entire call, no matter how long the call or what time of day it is. This applies to both land lines and mobile phones.

Regards
Inspector Keith Curbishley
Western Rural NPU

----- Original Message -----
Sent: 30 January 2012 13:41
To: Western.Watch@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Subject: Home Watch update -Information From Partner Agencies
Att: Home Watch Co-Ordinators/Community Contacts Cheshire West & Chester Area
Date 30.1.2012

THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM TRADING STANDARDS, PLEASE SHARE WIDELY

Trading Standards are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jill Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance.

This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND

We believe the links in the email could download malware to any computer where the user clicks on the links. This could put your personal data, including financial information, at risk.

Anyone receiving this, or similar emails, should delete them, not open any links and certainly not provide any information.

For more information on how to protect yourself from this type of threat, please see www.getsafeonline.org

If you wish to, please report receipt of any such suspicious emails to www.actionfraud.org.uk

The Office for National Statistics takes the protection of personal census information extremely seriously. Collection of census data was completed last year and no further requests will be forthcoming from the Office for National Statistics relating to the 2011 Census.

The statement will shortly be added to the ONS web site www.ons.gov.uk (note: link has been corrected from that circulated by Cheshire Police)