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Dishonest salesman in the Wolds area

In August 2012 the police made the public aware through a newspaper article in the Driffield Times and Post, of a dishonest salesman in the Wolds area, selling Areal Photographs of farms to the owners. The salesman, approached a farmer at Lowthorpe and presented an Ariel view photograph of the farm that was for sale at £39.00. A cheque was written for that amount and signed. The cheque was later cashed and the farmer discovered from the bank that the cheque has been altered by the recipient and had been completed to the value of £390.00.

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People were advised to report any suspicious visits by salesmen offering to sell areal photographs of homes or farms in our area. There was a great response to the article. Several people contacted the police to report a salesman offering to sell photographs to them for £39.00 and asking for a cheque rather than cash. The description of the male and the vehicle he drove were all very similar. The article ultimately lead to the identification and arrest of the male. In October 2012, a male in his 30’s, was interviewed for the offence. He fully admitted to fraud by false representation and stated that he understood that he was dishonest and he had no right to change the amount of cheque. He is now awaiting a court date for the offence to be dealt with. Humberside Police would like to say a big thank you to all the people who responded to the article, without your help this male could still be out fraudulently taking money from people’s accounts.

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East Wolds and Coastal update

East Wolds and Coastal update

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Brandesburton/North Frodingham area (Police Community Support Officer Chapman and Watson)

Burglary in Brandesburton
Over the weekend of Friday 28th September to Sunday 30th September 2012 unknown person/s forced entry to rooms above the garage of an address on Elm Tree Way Brandesburton and stole 2 bespoke cycles and electrical equipment. The owner believes that a vehicle would have had to be used to transport the goods. The two cycles are both unique, one is a red ‘Tarmac SL35 Works ZIPP404’ road cycle and the other is a chrome ‘Canondale Mountain Cycle’. If you have any information please phone Humberside police and quote crime reference 1933277.

Theft of Diesel in Brandesburton
Between Sunday 30th September and Wednesday 3rd October 2012 unknown person/s have approached a 4 x4 Isuzu vehicle parked on the drive way of the owners semi detached property which is down a cul-de-sac. Using an unidentified tool, the underside fuel drain plug is removed and the Diesel fuel is removed from within. If you have any information please phone Humberside Police and quote crime reference 1933802.

Electric fence cable stolen from Burshill, Brandesburton
Overnight on Sunday 14thOctober 2012 unknown person/s enter farm land at Burshill from a single track public road and approach the electric fencing surrounding the farm. The 12 volt battery is removed, the electric fencing unit and 3 reels of electric wire were also removed by cutting the excess wire at the end of the fence post. They then made off in unknown direction. Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information about this theft and quote crime reference 1936021.

Garage Burglary on Hymers Avenue, Brandesburton
Between 7am and 3pm on Tuesday 16th October 2012 unknown person/s have approached a semi-detached address and entered a detached garage in the rear garden on Hymers Avenue while the owner is out at work. They have opened the up and over door by means not known as there are no signs of damage. Once inside, the owner’s tool safe has been opened and emptied, power tools and an old vacuum cleaner were stolen.
If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around this time please contact the police on 101 and quote crime number 1936264.

House burglary at North Frodingham
During the day on Wednesday 10th October 2012 a property on Foston Lane, North Frodingham was burgled. Unknown person/s approached the detached dwelling via a garden gate leading to the rear of the property. A ground floor conservatory window was attacked with a tool, possibly a crowbar or large screwdriver. This failed to gain them entry and a large rock from the garden was smashed through the double glazed upvc window. Entry was then gained by reaching in and opening the window. The French doors leading into the ground floor living room were smashed, allowing entry into the house.
Electrical equipment and jewellery was stolen. It is believed that they exited the property the same way they got in and made off in an unknown direction from Foston Lane.
A gentleman’s wedding ring, 2 gentleman’s signet rings and a telephone router were stolen from the scene. It will cost thousands to repair and replace the broken windows and doors.
Police are pursuing several lines of enquiries but ask that if anyone has any further information about this burglary please contact the police on 101 and quote crime reference 1935135

Beeford/Skipsea/Ulrome area (Police Community Support Officer Chapman and Watson)

Petrol Power washer stolen from a farm in Atwick
Between Monday 1st and Sunday 14th October 2012 unknown person/s approached the front of the farm premise which has open access onto site. A brick built outbuilding situated near to the dwelling was entered via an insecure wooden door and a petrol driven Power Washer was stolen from within. Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information about this theft and quote crime reference 1935998.

5 Grey Paving stones stolen from a farm near Foston-on-the-Wolds.
Around 8am on Thursday 25th October 2012 an approach was made to a farm by male driving a white van. The male was interrupted by the occupant and challenged. He was asked “what are you doing”, the male offender simply replied “nothing” as he stole the pavers and placed them in the van before driving off. The male was described as 6ft tall, well built, wearing an anorak, he had a shaved head , he was wearing an earring in his left ear. If you have been approached by anyone selling paving stones matching this description please contact the police and quote crime reference 193805.

Cranswick/Hutton Cranswick area (Police Community Support Officer Webster)

Bails of Silage rendered unusable by thoughtless youths.
On the evening of Wednesday 24th October 2012 a farmer’s field near Hutton, containing bails of silage/grass, was entered by trespassing youths. They damaged the plastic coverings of 20 bails, rendering them unusable. While at the location they set off fireworks and left beer bottles behind littering the field. If you know who is responsible or saw any suspicious activity in this area please contact the police and quote crime reference 1937994.

Bails set alight by Arsonists on Wilfholme Road, Watton
Around 7pm on Saturday 27th October 2012 2 males in a Blue Citroen Saxo were seen driving away from staw bales that had been set alight. The bales were between Carr Farm and the level crossing. Approximately 15 bales have been destroyed valued at £100. A passing dog walker alerted the owner and the fire brigade. It is believed the bales were set alight deliberately. If you saw this vehicle or any suspicious activity on Wilfholme Road at this time please contact the police and quote crime reference 1938408.

Nafferton area (Police Community Support Officer Webster)

Nothing to report

Barmston/Fraisthorpe area (Police Community Support Officer Watson)

Gransmoor/Kelk/Lissett area (Police Community Support Officer Edmond and Watson)

Nothing to report

Burton Agnes/Carnaby area (Police Community Support Officer Edmond)

House burglary at Thornholme
On Thursday 11th October 2012 during the day while the occupant was away unknown person/s approached the semi detached house, located on the busy A614 in Thornholme. A small glass panel in the front door was smashed and used to gain entry to the property. Once inside, the house was searched and property removed. Stolen items included; 2 sets of diamond earrings, a silver and mother of pearl wristwatch with gemstones on the numerals, an xbox console, a wii console and an Apple ipad. Forensic evidence is being investigated. Retailers dealing in second hand jewellery have been made aware of the stolen items.
Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information about this burglary and quote crime reference 1935552.

Kilham Area

Theft of metal on Middle Street, Kilham
Between 6.30am and 7.00pm on Thursday 4th October 2012 person/s have entered the open gated driveway and walked into the rear garden of the detached house. A double size 6ft copper water tank, covered in green insulation with the word ”Driffield” wrote on it in black marker pen, was removed from the rear garden. It had been stored between the house and outbuildings, out of sight of passing traffic on the main road. The Tank would have required 2 person/s to lift due to it’s weight and a vehicle would also have been required to it transport away.
The owner has lived at the property for approx 4 years and his mother lived there 30 years previously and this is the first time he has had to report any incidents of this nature. If you have any information please phone Humberside police and quote crime reference 1934110.

Chainsaw stolen from a farm in Langtoft
Between 25th August and 12th October 2012 an orange Husquarna Chainsaw, valued at £600, was stolen from the farm grounds. The chainsaw had been left in an insecure brick shed and found missing when the owner went to use it. It is not known who is responsible. Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information about this theft and quote crime reference 1935486.

Burton Fleming/Wold Newton area (Police Community Support Officer Edmond)

Farm machinery parts stolen from a farm yard, Wold Newton
Between Tuesday 2nd and Tuesday 9th October 2012 person/s entered the farm site and approached the farm house building via the front yard. They stole a pair of Manitou pallet tines (fork lift attachment) which were left outside of the farm house. It is believed a vehicle would have had to be involved due to the weight of the tines.
Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information about this theft and quote crime reference 1935135.