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3/11/11. One male juvenile summonsed for shop theft along with a female juvenile given a final warning. They both entered a high street store and opted to steal a pair of trainers. They were apprehended by shop staff and security officers. This again shows the strength of partnership working within the town centre of Scunthorpe with Police, security and shops working together to prevent and detect retail crime.

4/11/11. One male juvenile charged with common assault. This male without any cause or provocation assaulted another juvenile causing him to fear and apprehend unlawful violence. Such actions will not be tolerated and should not have to be suffered by anyone living within the town ward. Police will take proportionate action in every reported case.

14/11/11 – one male juvenile summonsed for criminal damage. This individual had written his name on the front window of a high street retail outlet causing damage that had to be rectified at time and cost to the store.

18/11/11 – one male adult charged with misuse of the communication network. This male had made a series of phone calls to the North Lincolnshire Museum from May to October 2011 causing serious upset, anxiety and distress to the staff. This behaviour constitutes a serious offence and firm action will be taken in every instance.

19/11/11 – one male adult charged with shop theft. He entered a high street store and selected a gift set of perfume. The male then placed this under his jumper and left the store without offering payment. He was detained outside by a security officer. Such personnel are operating frequently within the town centre and are actively seeking to catch would be shop thieves.

20/11/11 – one male charged with shop theft. This male is a persistent and prolific offender who selected a large number of jackets. He was chased by a security officer and the goods were recovered. Town ward officers intend to seek an anti Social Behaviour Order on this male which will be applied for at his court appearance.