Category Archives: Avon and Somerset Police

We are appealing for witnesses to an assault near Street last month. Officers performed a vehicle stop outside the village hall, in Meadow Lane, Walton, at around 5.20pm on Friday 17 January. A male passenger made off on foot and was pursued by an officer. At the junction of Broughton Close and Main Street, theContinue reading “Alert: Witnesses sought following assault in Street”

We have reason to believe this van has been involved in rural crime across Somerset. The vehicle has now been seized by police however we need your help to track down who may have been using it. Have you seen it in your local area? If so, please get in contact via 101 quoting 5224325444.Continue reading “Alert: Do you recognise this vehicle?”

We’ve launched an online gallery in a bid to identify the rightful owners of suspected stolen items seized by officers. Detectives believe the objects may have been stolen in burglaries of homes and outbuildings across Somerset and the Blackdown Hills into Devon. Pictures of hundreds of items ranging from jewellery to electrical goods will beContinue reading “Alert: Online gallery to reunite items and owners”

There have been recent reports of “Nottingham Knockers” operating in Shepton Mallet and the surrounding areas. These are cold callers who usually tell residents that they are ex-offenders trying to go straight, then try and sell poor quality and over-priced cleaning products, they may also offer services such as roof or driveway repairs and cleaning.Continue reading “Alert: Nottingham Knockers (Aka Cold Callers)”

We’ve had a few incidents recently of cold callers at people’s properties, offering to do driveways/work on their house for cash in hand. Once the work is completed, the price may fluctuate, and they will then offer to drive the homeowner to the bank to withdraw the funds. If the homeowner refuses, the callers willContinue reading “Alert: Potential Scams / Cold Callers”

Avon and Somerset’s Roads Policing Team has launched Operation Limit, a dedicated winter campaign to combat drink- and drug-driving. Throughout December, officers will be conducting proactive roadside checks, engaging with motorists about the dangers of impaired driving, and acting on intelligence provided by the public. Driving under the influence of drink or drugs can impairContinue reading “Alert: Operation Limit, Drink Drive campaign”

If a friend reaches out on social media, our natural reaction is to help. But is it a friend? Or a criminal, who has compromised your friend’s account and now wants to access your social media or email account – and your valuable data? If you agree to help, you’ll likely be sent a linkContinue reading “Alert: Social Media Hacking”

As part of our ASB (Anti-Social Behavior) Awareness week, we wanted to share a video with you. It features a resident telling his story of how persistent anti-social behaviour affected his family’s life. There’s lots of useful information in there about the reporting process and how the police were able to support him. Further informationContinue reading “Alert: ASB Awareness, Residents Story”

Officers investigating more than 20 burglaries across Somerset and into Devon over the past four months have arrested and charged three men and seized hundreds of suspected stolen items. On Friday 15 November detectives arrested the trio and searched four properties, seizing items including antique silverware, paintings, furniture and weapons as well as power tools,Continue reading “Alert: Three in court after burglaries across Somerset and Devon”

A home was burgled at some point between the 24th October and 12th November in Beech Road, Street. The offender gained entry by drilling the lock on the rear door. Once inside it appears nothing was stolen. Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224298720 stating NHW. Or callContinue reading “Alert: Residential Burglary”