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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #165 on: July 26, 2017, 11:55:40 am »
Convoy training
In case you see them:

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Convoy driver #training with our excellent Driver Training School happening this week, no need to be alarmed if you see us.   #keepingupskills
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« Reply #166 on: August 11, 2017, 10:13:43 am »
Forged notes in Prestatyn and Rhyl
Something for business owners to be aware of:

They're back! Couple of incidents in #Prestatyn and #Rhyl yesterday. https://twitter.com/NWPComSafCent/status/831423119004925952
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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #167 on: March 12, 2018, 11:00:11 am »
North Wales Police
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Don't be alarmed if you see lots of #police cars and motorbikes travelling together from today onwards - our Driving School are running a convoy course all week across #NorthWales #KeepingUpSkills #SkilledDrivers #KeepingYouInformed

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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #168 on: July 27, 2018, 11:58:49 am »
Police are warning of an increase in the number of fake bank notes used in Conwy and Denbighshire.

This week has seen an increase in the number of fake bank notes used across the area.
The good news is that many have been identified by shop staff, but we ask people to remain vigilant especially with Scottish and Irish bank notes.

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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #169 on: August 21, 2018, 12:59:28 pm »
NW Police............

Reports of a prank caller claiming to be conducting a telephone survey for a  toiletries company offering free products . Please do not give any personal or medical  details to anyone unless their authenticity can be confirmed.

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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #170 on: December 06, 2018, 08:58:08 am »
Rogue traders have targeted vulnerable people in the Conwy Valley area.

A number of incidents have been reported to North Wales Police in the past week where a man and a woman have visited properties offering tree cutting services.
The two people, who are believed to be travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, are offering to undertake the work for an excessive amount of money.

Sgt Lisa Armstrong said: “We are asking people to be vigilant and are strongly advising residents, particularly the elderly, not to accept any requests from cold callers to complete any form of work at their home addresses.

Police are urging residents to be vigilant and follow three steps to ensure doorstep crime is reduced.
The three step message to the public is: If in doubt, keep them out; be prepared, be in control; and call a neighbour or the police.
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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #171 on: December 17, 2018, 03:01:20 pm »
Be vigilant
Cold call warning
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 Reports of males knocking on doors in the #Conwy and #Denbighshire areas. Cold calling about missing roof tiles. Contact your local Trading Standards if you think someone is trading unfairly #CrimePrevention  #CommunitySafety
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« Reply #172 on: June 19, 2019, 09:45:11 am »
North Wales Police has issued a stark warning to anyone travelling abroad this year.

The force has urged tourists to think carefully before posting details of any trips away they have planned over the coming months.
And if that wasn't enough, they revealed one fact that could come as a shock to residents - posting about your summer holiday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter could invalidate your home insurance.

The idea is that sharing status updates and photos on your social media accounts could inadvertently let burglars know that your property was vacant - and ripe for the picking from thieves.
It comes after industry experts expressed similar concerns, supported by recent statistics on burglaries in the UK.

Research shows that a large proportion of home raids take place when the homeowner isn't there, so it's particularly important to make your property safe while you're away for long periods of time.

Yesterday's warning by the North Flintshire Local Policing Team however targets one particular way that the public are putting their properties, and home insurance, at risk.
In a tweet, they shared a photo of a holiday countdown, which often appear on social media timelines as users share how long is left until their next holiday.

Did you know some companies invalidate Home Insurance Policies if you make a social media post like this and then get burgled whilst away!  Maybe save checking in at airports or uploading holiday snaps until you get home.
The force account also advised against checking in at airport and recommended uploading holiday photos once you're back home.

The topic has long been the subject of much discussion, including by other experts such as Alex Iszatt.
The Crime Specialist collaborated with insurer Admiral to reduce the risks faced by homeowners in the UK.
He revealed that 36% of social media users have mentioned future holidays on their accounts, a fact which is particularly worrying considering almost 50% of burglaries take place when the homeowner is away.  ref DP


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« Reply #173 on: July 16, 2019, 04:57:25 pm »
Police are warning shoppers to beware of a scam which involves distracting people in supermarket carparks.

North Wales Police have said thieves could be targeting shoppers after an incident in Conwy county which saw an attempt to steal from a woman's car.
She was distracted while returning her shopping trolley before an attempt was made to steal from her car, police said.

In a post on Facebook , the force's West Conwy Coastal team said: "An incident occurred this week in a local supermarket car park.
"A lady returned to her car with her shopping which she placed into the back of her car.
"She then returned her trolley to the trolley park at which point she was engaged in conversation by an unknown man.
"He claimed not to speak English and began asking for directions."

They added: "What is now clear is that this was a tactic to delay the lady from returning to her unattended car whilst a second offender went through the car probably searching for her handbag.

"On this occasion they were unsuccessful because her handbag was in the boot but it could just as easily have been on the passenger seat."
The force have said there are simple ways to avoid being taken in by this crime.

They said motorists should always leave their cars locked when leaving them unattended, and should also always be alert to signs of being deliberately distracted by a stranger.


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« Reply #174 on: September 13, 2019, 12:56:57 pm »
A FIRE chief has urged residents to download an app that can be used to find their location in an emergency situation.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) started to implement What3Words in August and has already put it to use to promptly locate a forest fire. The app, created by private developers in 2013, has a geo-coding system that generates three unique words assigned to the three square metre grid where the smartphone is located, which can then be sent to another app user.

Peter Davis, head of control at the joint communications centre in St Asaph, said NWFRS is joining emergency services across the UK in promoting the app because it can “really make a big difference in times of need”.

He said: “The smartphone user will identify from the app which three words are the unique identifier for the location and it is then possible for others to identify their location once these words are conveyed.”

“While this will not replace our current use of standard gazetteers and mapping it may help assist in those cases where all other methods of location have been exhausted.”

Mr Davis said NWFRS used the app “within a few weeks of going live” to pinpoint the map reference of a fire at Gwydr Forest, “ensuring that the correct appliance was mobilised to deal with the incident as quickly as possible”.

He added: “This is very useful for places that do not have a recognised address or for individuals that are lost or are unsure of their location.”  ref Pioneer


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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #175 on: September 13, 2019, 01:49:27 pm »
I've had the app for some time, but it's a shame NW Police don't currently use it. As an aside the app was developed by - among others - Jack Waley-Cohen, the quiz question setter on Only Connect.
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« Reply #176 on: September 13, 2019, 04:29:47 pm »
I've had the app for some time, but it's a shame NW Police don't currently use it. As an aside the app was developed by - among others - Jack Waley-Cohen, the quiz question setter on Only Connect.

I thought I would give the North Wales Fire and Rescue app a go.......................   :-\

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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #177 on: November 01, 2019, 06:10:15 pm »
More than half of burglaries across North Wales happened at unlocked properties figures have shown.

According to North Wales Police (NWP) data, between January and October 2019, 54% of the hundreds of break-ins happened at houses and buildings where doors and windows were not locked.

Police chiefs have urged the public to lock up and deter  burglars, with a simple turn of a key to secure a property being one of the most effective defences.

"Last year 54% of burglaries occurred where properties were unlocked.

"Don't make it easy for them and prevent it happening to you by locking your doors and windows."


also urged people to keep all keys hidden out of reach in the house and to lock sheds and garages.
And if people see anything suspicious, they urged them to call 999.


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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #178 on: November 01, 2019, 06:27:50 pm »
Talking of locking doors and windows, a group of “ Travellers” have pitched up in the car park in Maelgwyn Road Llandudno. I don’t expect anyone to collect the ‘Parking Fee’
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Re: Police News & Announcements
« Reply #179 on: November 01, 2019, 07:04:00 pm »
Talking about locking doors, did the chief  Estyn Davies lock his when he got burgled or not.