A man accused of robbing a Grimsby newsagent at knife point has been remanded to appear before Grimsby Magistrates Court today.
Paul Blake, 39, of no fixed address, is charged with stealing tobacco and cash to the value of £2,200 from the store on Laceby Road in a knifepoint robbery on Wednesday, December 19.
He is also charged with stealing baby milk from a store in Second Avenue, Grimsby, on Sunday, January 13.
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Suspicious circumstances reported in your area



In recent weeks we have received several reports of persons physically trying car doors and house doors in the areas of Yarborough Road (and surrounding streets), Morton Road, Wentworth Road and Fairfax Road. In some cases the vehicles or houses have been left insecure by the owners and these opportunist thieves have stolen items from within. We are working hard to find those responsible but would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a few things that can help keep your property safe:

* Keep valuables secured and out of sight
* Keep your doors and windows locked - even if you are inside or in the garden
* If possible, fit a burglar alarm or security light
* If you are going away, make your property look occupied
* Do not leave any items on display within your vehicle (even loose change)
* Always check that you have locked your vehicle and house doors
* Mark your valuable items and catalogue them on www.immobilise.com
* Visit www.humberside.police.uk/crime-reduction for more info

If you witness anything or anyone acting suspicious, please contact Humberside Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.










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You may or may not have recently seen reports on social media about the driver of a white van following children in the Grimsby/Cleethorpes area. Unfortunately we do not have any registration number or detailed description other than, in each case, it has been a male driver.
Please talk to your children about keeping vigilant and safe and report any suspicious incidents to us on 101 (or 999 if appropriate).
Don't have school age children? Please still look out for anything that may be relevant and again, inform us on 101, including any registration or part registration and description(s) if you them.
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Good News!


The final member of a Manchester drugs gang who sold crack cocaine and heroin on the streets of Grimsby has been jailed.
The five year 10 month sentence imposed on Lauren Griffin, 25, of Biddisham Walk, Manchester, takes the total jail term the eight members of the county lines operation will serve to 48 years.
As a result of our operation, we have recovered thousands of pounds in cash and taken heroin and crack cocaine to the value of almost £8,500 off the streets.
All eight gang members admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin between October 2015 and October 2016.
Find out more about the case:www.humberside.police.uk/news/final-member-county-lines-drugs-gang-jailed


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On Monday at Grimsby Crown Court Shaun Hutson, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 8 years for two armed robberies and an attempted robbery.

The robberies, at McCalls on Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes on 11 September where he threatened staff with a kitchen knife and Farmfoods on Garabaldi Street in Grimsby on 22 September where he threatened the staff with a handgun.

Shaun Hutson was arrested on 26 September and a number of items were recovered from a property on Guildford Street where he was staying.
The officer investigating the offences, Detective Constable Nigel Morgan said, “These were particularly nasty robberies.  The staff at both of these stores were extremely distressed by the incidents.  No one should have to fear being threatened with weapons when they go to work.

“I want to praise the victims of these cases for their bravery and the way they have helped our investigations.  I also want to thank the public for the information they gave to us to help apprehend Shaun Hutson.”

Shaun Hutson begins an 8 year-sentence and can no longer be a treat to Grimsby and Cleethorpes.

The Grimsby Telegraph covered the case in court - read their article showing CCTV footage of the incident here

Man robbed in Victor Street

An investigation has been launched following reports that a man was robbed in Grimsby’s Victor Street.
The incident happened between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday, January 1, when a car is said to have pulled up next to the 50-year-old victim.

A man got out of the car and attacked the victim, assaulting him and stealing his black Grey Goose jacket and mobile phone.

A second man remained in the car and the pair drove off.

The attacker is described as around 6ft tall and wearing a white T-shirt with three buttons on the chest and blue jeans.

If you saw anything or can help with our investigation, please call 101, quoting incident number 16/10350/19.
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Assault in Chinese takeaway on St Nicholas Drive

Officers are investigating reports of assault at a Chinese takeaway in Grimsby on Christmas Eve, Monday 24 December.
It was reported that two men were assaulted by a group of people following an altercation inside the shop on St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby at around 8pm.

Two men and two women have been arrested in connection with the incident. All four have been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

If you saw what happened please call 101 quoting log 408 of 24/12/18 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

 
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Community Safety News


Now the schools have closed for the Christmas break, please make sure you know where your children are and speak to them about staying safe, online, in the home and while out and about. The same applies when they return to school. 
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A vehicle crime has been reported in your neighbourhood


We located a burnt out vehicle this morning on Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby. Not believed to be stolen at this time. Reported to the council for recovery.

if you have any info or intel that may assist us in resolving vehicle crime on the South Ward then please contact 101 or Crimstoppers.




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Crime Prevention Advice

Are you aware of a vulnerable person in your area who you believe may have or is being taken advantage of financially or otherwise?

If so, please consider reporting to Police via 101.

Protecting vulnerable people is at the forefront of what we do and we can get to even more of these people in need with your help/information.

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Over 10K of criminal gains seized by police under POCA


Over £10,000 will be going back into local communities under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), after our Asset Recovery Team secured three cash forfeiture orders and a confiscation order at court last week. 

POCA allows police forces to apply to the courts for a forfeiture order or confiscation order when there is suspicion that money has been acquired as a result of crime and is intended to be used for future criminality. 

Mark Butler, 33, of Somerton Road, Immingham, was ordered to forfeit £1,558.50 after he failed to provide evidence of how he had acquired money that was found by officers investigating an assault. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after he was convicted of grievous bodily harm, battery, possession of a knife and criminal damage in Immingham in March. 

Shaun Dommett, 24, and Michael Wood, 41, both of Wellington Street, Grimsby, were ordered to forfeit £1,995.03 under POCA after they admitted to buying stolen goods to sell on online selling sites and at car boot sales and money laundering. Both were sentenced last month to a twenty week sentence suspended for two years. 

£2,931.51 was recovered from Brian Smith’s property on 16th Avenue, Grimsby after a warrant was executed at the address earlier this year. Brian’s wife was ordered to forfeit the majority of this money after she failed to provide evidence of the money being legally acquired. Drugs were also recovered and, in July, Smith was sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession with intent to supply cocaine. 

A confiscation order was secured against David Gelder, 29, of Seagrave Grove, Hull ordering him to pay over £4,140 after we found a large amount of amphetamine at his property. He was sentenced to a total of 31 months in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of possession with intent to supply amphetamine, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, criminal damage, possession of cannabis and theft.

Senior Financial Investigator Lorraine Baines said: “Humberside Police are seizing more cash from criminals across the whole Force area, so much so that we are in the process of recruiting more Financial Investigators and Cash Seizure Investigators who have been initially funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner. 

“We will continue to hit the criminals where it hurts them – in their pocket. By taking the cash away it prevents them from reinvesting in further criminal enterprises and helps keep our local communities safer and stronger with the money confiscated filtered back into the local area.

“If you suspect someone of being involved in illegal activity, please contact us on 101, or you can anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to pass information on.”
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Local News


The first phase of Humber Talking has been well under way in the Beverley Road area of Hull for just over four weeks. So far over 560 people have completed our survey and we’ve already seen some great results, tackling issues and concerns raised by local residents and knocking on over 1800 doors.

Over the next few days and weeks our neighbourhood policing teams will be knocking on the doors of residents in Goole, East Marsh in Grimsby and Frodingham in Scunthorpe as we roll-out our ground-breaking initiative Humber Talking.

Superintendent Dave Hall said “It is very encouraging that people from Hull have taken the time to begin helping us shape the service which Humberside Police provides to them. With the role out of Humber Talking to Goole, East Marsh and Frodingham areas, we want to get closer to the people we serve and really understand what it’s like to live and work in their communities.”

“We want to better understand what’s great and what’s not so great about where people live so we can work with residents to help tackle any worries and issues that they may have.”

“The information we gather will be used to set priorities for our neighbourhood teams, and where issues are raised that are not police issues, we will work with our relevant partners to make sure they are aware of them.”

“What’s great about Humber Talking is that at the touch of a button our officers can use the data on a daily basis to pinpoint exactly what and where the issues are - whether that be a street, a school, a shop, or a park – and help us address those issues along with the council and our other partner agencies.”

“From fly tipping to street drinking, tell us about what matters to you and help influence policing in your area. If you’re not in when we call, we’ll come back, because everyone’s opinion is important to us.”

Once the survey has been completed, which is digital and will only takes a few minutes, we are able to respond and interact with you directly about your own individual concerns in your own specific geographical area if you sign up to our messaging system, My Community Alert.

This is the kind of information we want so we can tell you what we’re doing and what results we are getting. Over the next few weeks we’ll be following our teams as they are out and about speaking with local residents. Watch this space!
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Local News Update


An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl are in custody on suspicion of driving offences following an incident in the early hours of this morning.

A car which was driving along Haven Avenue in Grimsby around 2.30am failed to stop for our officers and drove off.

Roads policing officers followed the vehicle which was abandoned on Werneth Road. The driver of the car ran off but officers gave chase and made the arrest.

He’s now in custody on suspicion of dangerous driving and taking a car without consent. The girl has been arrested on suspicion of taking a car without consent.

No-one was hurt during the incident. Log 30 of 30/10/18 refers

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Local News Update

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in vandalising Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre and the neighbouring supermarket.
Following the attack on the buildings at around 9pm on Sunday evening, Inspector Mel Christie issued a warning that the attack would not go unpunished.
Since then, our teams have been following up a number of lines of enquiry.
And as a result of those enquiries, today a 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage and one of attempted burglary.
He remains in custody, helping us with our enquiries.
Insp Christie added: “I am confident we will find all those responsible.
“To help reassure the public, we will have additional officers in the area and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to come and speak to us.
“I also want to appeal to parents to make sure that they know where their children are and what they are doing – particularly over half term.
“This is not acceptable behaviour and if your child gets involved in damaging other people’s property, you can expect a visit from my team.”
If you have information you think could assist us, please call 101, quoting incident numbers 16/110803/18 or 16/110821/18.
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