There are reports that a gang of thieves is currently doing the rounds. A couple of posts on the Isle  of Axholme Facebook page shows CCTV camera footage.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/485019408307114/permalink/2139248192884219/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/485019408307114/permalink/2138403289635376/

So far, they've been seen on camera in the Epworth and Hatfield areas but they could crop up anywhere. Keep vigilant  and if you see anyone acting suspiciously, call it in to Humberside  Police and don't forget to email Wroot Neighbourhood Watch so that I can  let the rest of you know.

See the News section for details of our new CCTV cameras being installed in the village.

 Dear Residents
 I just wanted to take this opportunity to send out this very  last message to you all and to say thank you for all of your support  over the years. I am now retiring form the Force, to which I have  enjoyed policing the local residents on the Isle.
 

Please ensure that you take measures to keep items out of view  in vehicles, homes, garages, sheds, commercial premises. Invest in good  quality locks on  doors and windows.  The Master Locksmiths Association  has information. Locks should conform to British and European Standards  and have the relevant kite marks. Dusk to dawn lighting is the preferred  option for domestic lighting.
 

Please consider defensive planting to discourage burglars climbing over  fencing and gates. The RHS website will have advice about types of  plants.
 

www.securedbydesign.com  and  www.soldsecure.com have police preferred specification products
Many offences are preventable by spending time identifying where  security could be improved and some simple measures are not costly.
 

Please consider marking of property and recording on Immobilise or Bike Register https://www.bikeregister.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3NX_BRDQARIsALA3fIJuf8U-IQlzvO7_HEXvU1LgVi235LjE2LPF-gNsVfTo87mMWidEY-kaAoTaEALw_wcB
 

Regards
Mark Raper
Community Beat Manager
 

 Suspicious circumstances reported.
 

Epworth Neighbourhood team would like to make you aware, that there has  been a report of suspicious activity in the WESTWQOODSIDE area  overnight, Where upon unknown person(s)  have been approaching  properties, The unknown person(s). are  either trying security of  private motor vehicles or door handles to residential properties. To  date there has been no reports of anything having been stolen or  properties broken into. Please be aware of this information and please  be very vigilant ensuring that all of your property is secured and  locked.
 

Although this has occurred in the South of the Isle the unknown person could target any where
 

If you see or hear anything suspicious then please report it, via 999 or 101
 

Regards
 

Epworth NPT 

Missing Person
 

 Humberside Police are concerned for a Kevin Palmer aged 59 who has been  missing from his home address in West Hull since 2030 hours on Tuesday  15th June 21.
 

Kevin is described as a white male, 5'8 in height, with grey receding  hair.  Kevin is likely to be wearing grey coloured clothing and may  appear to be in a confused state.
 

If you have seen Kevin or know of his whereabouts, please contact Humberside Police ON 101 quoting log number 564 15/06/2021.
 

Thank you. 

 Three Manchester men have pleaded guilty to Game Act offences  following  an incident on Wednesday 17 February in Gribthorpe close to  Spaldington, East Yorkshire.
 

This initial report came from a local resident however was quickly  disseminated around the Farmwatch community in the area, our Rural Task  Force was sent to action with PC Kevin Jones first to respond.
 

The regional Air Support NPAS21 helicopter went to assist with the  search for the offenders and assisted in detaining two suspects and the  NPAS84 fixed wing plane also assisted to detain the final, third,  suspect.
 

Three dogs and the offending vehicle were seized on the day.
 

On Wednesday 2 June, all three men aged 29, 63 and 64 appeared at Hull  Magistrates Court pleading guilty to Game Act offences receiving a £760  fine and forfeiture orders.
 

Rural Task Force Constable Kevin Jones said: “I would like to thank the  rural community and members of the local Farmwatch for their assistance  and partnership working during this incident.
 

“I would also like to thank our colleagues from the National Police Air  Support unit who assisted with gathering key aerial evidence which  supported the prosecution against the three men. 

#RuralTaskForce
 

On Monday evening The Rural Taskforce & Humberside Specials worked  Operation Checkpoint with South Yorkshire’s Wildlife & Rural crime  team.
 

We were supported by Operational Support Section and District resources  working across our West Border with Goole, Isle of Axholme & Thorne.
 

Various vehicles were stopped and checked. 3 vehicles seized no  insurance, another dealt with for cracked windscreen, further vehicle  searched under misuse drugs act & cannabis warning given.  SYP  traffic  after a short fail to stop, recovered a stolen vehicle.
 

Criminals have no borders and neither do we.
 

#crimehasnoborders
#youcanrunbutcanthide #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
#RuralCrimeMatters
 

Visit our Website to learn more about how we tackle rural & wildlife crime 

Community  Surgery
 

Good afternoon, residents your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will  be  holding a Community Surgery at WESTWOODSIDE Playing Fields on  AKFERREY ROAD , on Friday 30th April  2021 between 3:30 pm – 4:30pm So why not pop down where you can speak to your local  Neighbourhood Team about Crime prevention measures and any other issues  that you might want to discuss with us.
 

Hope to see you there
 

Mark Raper
Community Beat Manager

On Sunday 25th April 2021 one  of your Neighbourhood Police Officer's, PC Roberts will be hosting an  half hour online community catch-up about the Town Ward in Scunthorpe  between 11am & 11:30am and she is inviting you to  take part. We will be using the online My Community Alert system, you  will be able to hear updates about what the local team have been doing  as well as having the opportunity to share any concerns or ask any  questions.
 

Kind regards
 

PC Roberts    

Chloe  Roberts (Police , Police Constable, Humberside Police, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe North Police Station, Town Ward)

Join the Neighbourhood Network as they continue to offer their ‘Keep  Connected’ series, supporting Neighbourhood Watch groups and the wider  communities by organising awareness and discussion seminars.

Cyber & Fraud Awareness Seminar
Cybercrime now accounts for more than 50% of all crimes in the UK  (National Crime Agency). To find out how you can best protect yourself  from becoming a victim of cyber-crime or fraud, join us and Devan Witter  from Fraud Watch for a seminar and Q & A focusing on these very  topics!
 

Fraud comes in many different forms, and absolutely anyone can become a  victim.  Fraudsters aim to trick individuals into giving away cash, bank  details or other personal information; this is done by them contacting  thousands of random people in lots of different ways. 
 

To find out how you can best protect yourself and your friends/family  from becoming victims of cyber-crime or fraud, join us on this online  awareness seminar which is taking place on: Monday 19th April at 3pm
 

To register your interest, please click on the following link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fraud-cyber-awareness-webinar-tickets-144176306213
 

Burglaries – Just a gentle reminder to all  residents, that there has been an increase in Burglaries across the Isle  for both dwellings and out buildings. Please ensure you keep your home  secure at all times locking windows and doors. Also keep keys and  expensive items out of sight and consider security lighting around the  outside of your property and light timers inside your property. If you  are going to be away for any length of time, let your neighbours know so  they can also keep an eye on your property. Mark It, Track It - register your valuables at www.immobilise.com to make sure the police know that the items belong to you. If your  valuables do go missing or gets stolen, having it registered can  increase the chance of it being identified and returned. Register your  valuables ITS FREE !!, Also if you have  friends or neighbour  have not  signed up to MY COMMUNITY ALERT, why not tell them about it ? IT IS  FREE, or speak with your local Community Beat Manager.
 

Regards
 

Mark Raper
Community Beat Manager

Operation Yellowfin is currently working throughout all areas of  Humberside. We are targeting anti-social behaviour on  scooters/motorcycles and other vehicles in your area. There has been  reports of anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes riding around the  Isle of Axholme area. If you have any information re this ongoing  problem, or can name those concerned, then please contact your local  Neighbourhood team so those concerned can be spoken to, So that we can  try to prevent it causing  further issues for the local residents.
 

Thank you
 

Mark Raper
Community Beat Manager