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Police in Thornbury issue warning to key safe users
Police in Thornbury are warning residents who use key safes to be cautious after recent burglaries involving key safe break-ins. Officers would like carers, relatives and neighbours to be extra vigilant as it is often older or less mobile people who use key safes to allow carers or family members access to their homes. Superintendent Trevor Margenout, who leads Avon and Somerset's fight against doorstep crime, said: "We would... -
Members of the public are invited to take part in a domestic abuse webchat
Avon and Somerset Police are inviting members of the public to take part in a live webchat with an appointed officer who specialises in domestic abuse investigation. Detective Sergeant Will Thorpe, from the Bristol domestic abuse team, will be available to answer any questions on the subject online tomorrow (December 14th) DS Will Thorpe will be online between 1pm to 2pm tomorrow. If you are a domestic abuse sufferer or you know... -
Thornbury Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault
Police in Thornbury are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault that took place close to the Anchor public house in the town. Police have confirmed that a serious assault took place last month on Friday October 28th In the early hours of the morning. It is understood that a man was kicked and struck around the head following the incident and was taken to hospital. This happened close the Anchor Public... -
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Tesco fuel station burgled TWICE in one month
Police in Thornbury are appealing for witnesses and information following two separate burglaries at the Tesco fuel station in Thornbury, the burglaries happened within days of each other. The first incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday November 1st 2011. Thieves forced the security grille and window of the forecourt shop in Midland Road and stole a quantity of cigarettes, before making off in a vehicle. Then only days... -
Another cracking result for Thornbury Police
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that a man from Charfield near Thornbury has been jailed for drug crime after a joint operation by Thornbury-based officers and neighbouring Gloucestershire police. Police have confirmed that the 26-year-old appeared in Bristol Crown Court in October and was jailed for 15 months after being convicted of possession of cannabis and cocaine with intent to supply and production of cannabis. He was...
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Help police catch duo responsible for distraction burglary in Alveston
Avon and Somerset Police are trying to catch two people responsible for a distraction burglary in Alveston on Monday. Police say that an elderly woman had her handbag stolen by two distraction burglars who talked their way into her home on the premise of looking for a lost cat. It is understood that the pair knocked on the window of a house in Quarry Road, Alveston, shortly after 6pm last Monday November 7th. The occupant a 94-year-old... -
300 police officers mobilised to target metal thieves across the area
At 11:00am this morning 300 police officers from Avon and Somerset Police simultaneously entered and searched 50 scrap metal dealerships across the force area. The day of action comes as part of the Constabulary's ongoing "Operation Relentless" campaign, and is aimed at targeting criminals who deal in stolen metal, handle stolen goods and the thieves that steal it. Metal theft is increasing nationally due to the global... -
Avon and Somerset Police launch Facebook page to help catch rioters
Avon and Somerset Police have launched a dedicated Facebook page to help bring to justice those responsible for the Bristol disorder. The page includes images of people who we would like to speak with and video footage which members of the public may have information on to help with our investigation. Since the disorder began on Monday night (August 8) 24 people have been arrested for various offences including violent disorder,... -
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Thornbury man fined after making offensive gestures to Speed Watch volunteers in Thornbury
Police in Thornbury have fined a driver £80 after he made offensive gestures to Speed Watch volunteers in Gloucester Road, Thornbury. Police have not named the driver but they have confirmed that a 31-year-old Thornbury man was charged £80 for the offense. The unnamed man apologised after admitting using insulting words or behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress. Neighbourhood PCSO Dawn Golding said: "Speed... -
Police appeal for information following theft from Pilning Post Office
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a theft from Pilning Post Office. It happened at about 4.10pm on Wednesday July 13th 2011. The suspect went up to the counter to pay for a small item, then snatched cash from the till as it was opened. He made off on foot towards Northwick Road, but may have got into a vehicle nearby. He was described as white, aged 20-30, about 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build with short...
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