There are a number of useful devices/alarms available which tend to work either by monitoring the level of oil (activated if the level drops rapidly) or by a trip switch on the filler/inspection caps. They are usually connected wirelessly  to a chime alert in the house and/or linked direct to a household intruder alarm system. Some can be programmed to (more…)

With reference to my recent message concerning a male using a mobile phone to contact residents stating he was from the bank, this male attempted to use stolen bank card details fraudulently to purchase a horse trailer over the phone. Fortunately, the card owner made the bank aware of his phone call and the bank were aware of the attempt transaction and cancelled the card. Police enquiries continue.

Please be aware that this man may try to do this again as his recent attempt failed. He could try this anywhere in the country to
obtain similar types of property fraudulently.

Bank officials already have your bank details on their records.

Please be vigilant.

Several residents living in the High Peak & Derbyshire Dales area have received phone calls from a man purporting to be from the bank, stating that there was a problem with their accounts and he would need to cancel their bank cards. He asked for their bank card numbers. An attempt was made take money from an account but the other residents declined and contacted their bank and the police.

These particular calls were made from a mobile phone with same number. Enquiries continue.

Police advise people not to divulge their bank account details to strangers. Your bank will have your details and wouldn’t phone you to ask for this information.

One of the most difficult murder cases solved by Derbyshire police in recent years is to feature in a special episode of Crimewatch.

The murder of taxi driver Stuart Ludlam will form part of an hour long programme, (more…)

Following the terrible murder of the family of Pioneer Close, Wootton, Northampton over the bank holiday weekend, we are appealing to local and national communities for any information which may help us understand the circumstances of their deaths.    

We strongly believe that the family are the Ding family who reside at that property, who were (more…)

If you are aged fifty or over, this is your chance to learn more about personal/home safety. Information and service providers will be there to talk about their services.

FREE car parking
During the day there will be FREE refreshments
FREE lunch and entertainment

Limited FREE transport is available directly from your home, to and from the event for those residents who need it.

Booking is essential before the end of May – contact ‘Call Derbyshire’ on: 08456 058 058
 

Some time between 21st-25th April, an attempted burglary has taken place at a property on Buxton Road, Furness Vale. The offender/s damaged the frame and door but no entry was gained.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 21209/11.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.

Roads Policing officers are hosting an on-line discussion about the work they carry out on Derbyshire’s roads. 

The special virtual surgery will give people the chance to ask questions and gain a better (more…)

A campaign to recruit more Special Constables to Derbyshire police is proving successful. 

The force has held events across the county in recent months to tell people more about specials and the role (more…)

The Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale safer neighbourhood policing team have had their most recent quarterly meeting. The team would like to thank all those that attended, with another fine turn out from the local community.

Following discussions with the local community, it was decided that the priority will remain the same, namely, anti-social behaviour along the Canal Basin and towpath area of Whaley Bridge.

If anyone has any information or concerns regarding this policing priority, please contact PC Andrew Crosthwaite or PCSO Tracy Jones on 0345 123 33 33 or e-mail:

andrew.crosthwaite.2399@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
tracy.jones.4607@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

Thank you to those residents who suggested priorities in our e-forum. If your issue was not selected as a priority an officer from your safer neighbourhood policing team will be in touch to discuss your concerns further.

Our next meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 13th July at the Mechanics Institute, Whaley Bridge.

We hope to hear your views in the next round of E-forums which will open again in June.