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Police appeal following hay bale arson

HAY BALES have been set alight in the last two weeks and Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service are advising farmers and members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Locally, between 7:40pm and 7:55pm on Friday 2nd September 2011, a stack of bales in a field were set alight on Back Lane, Burton Pidsea.

The police are working closely with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to investigate this incident and are appealing for the community to come forward with any information they may have.
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Appeal for information after car damaged – Keyingham

POLICE OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses following an act of criminal damage which took place on Cooks Gardens, Keyingham.

Sometime between 5pm on Saturday 27th August 2011 and 2pm on Tuesday 30th August 2011 someone caused damage to a white coloured Fiat 500 which was parked on Cooks Gardens, Keyingham.

It is believed a sharp object has been used to cause damage to one of the front doors on the car.

Officers investigating the damage are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward by contacting PC Gray, Hedon Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0845 60 60 222 quoting crime reference 1859549, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Have you had property stolen from your allotment?

HUMBERSIDE POLICE OFFICERS have recovered a large amount of garden and allotment related tools and equipment following the arrest of a 48-year-old man in Scarborough.

The find comes after investigations into the recent spate of thefts from allotments in Bridlington, Pocklington, Goole and Hedon.

Following the discovery, detectives investigating the incident are inviting victims of the thefts to attend at Goole Police Station on Thursday 01 September 2011 between 2pm and 6pm to see if they can identify any of the recovered property as theirs.

Anyone wishing to come and view the property is asked to contacted David Cooke, Goole CID on 0845 60 60 222.

Blue BMW stolen from Sheriff Highway, Hedon – Police appeal for information

HUMBERSIDE POLICE are appealing for information in connection with an incident that happened between 9:00pm on Sunday 31st July and 6:20am on Monday 1st August on Sheriff Highway, Hedon.

Thieves stole a set of car keys belonging to a blue coloured BMW 530 from inside the property and then drove away in the vehicle, which was parked on the driveway.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen the vehicle, or witnessed suspicious activity in the area to call Humberside Police tel 0845 60 60 222 quoting crime reference number 1853537 or call Crimestoppers tel 0800 555 111.

Appeal after burglary – The Rectory, Patrington

HUMBERSIDE POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary in Patrington.

Between Monday 1st August 2011 and Monday 8th August 2011, someone broke into the Rectory, Northside, Patrington by breaking a window to gain entry.

Once inside, the offender(s) stole a central heating boiler, copper pipes and a quantity of lead from the rectory.

It is believed the items have been stolen for their scrap metal value.

Anyone with any information about the burglary, or who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, are asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting crime reference 1854351, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Witnesses sought following alleged robbery – Hedon

DETECTIVES ARE APPEALING for witnesses following an alleged robbery which occurred at the rear of George Street and Iverson Close, Hedon.

The alleged incident took place between 11:30pm on Saturday 9th July and 2:15am on Sunday 10th July 2011.

A 28-year-old man was walking home following a night out when he was allegedly struck from behind causing him to fall, before being hit with a piece of wood on his leg. The two offenders then allegedly took a quantity of money from the man before leaving the scene.

The man attended Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment to a double leg break and swelling to the side of his head.

The first suspect is described as white, age in his mid 20′s and 6ft 1ins tall with a slim build. He had short ginger coloured hair.

The second suspect is described as white, in his early to mid 20′s and 5ft 8ins tall with a stocky build.

The incident was not reported to the police until Sunday 24th July 2011.

Detectives investigating the incident would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who can help identify either suspects.

Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting log 632 of 24 July 2011 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police appeal for volunteers to help with search for missing Marlene

POLICE ARE STILL ASKING FOR HELP from the public to help locate a missing Withernsea woman, Marlene Wagstaff.

Mrs Wagstaff was reported missing on Friday 22 July 2011 and since then a large scale search has been undertaken by the police and coastguard in an attempt to locate her. Police yesterday issued a picture of Mrs Wagstaff’s shoes and asked people to look out for them, in case she may have lost one.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare and are now urging any members of the public that would be able to assist with the search from the Withernsea area to contact them.

Sgt Dave Jenkins, Withernsea Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We are working hard to try and locate Mrs Wagstaff. A search team has been put together which includes the police helicopter, mounted section, underwater search team and officers on foot searching through Withernsea and the surrounding areas.”

“We know that Mrs Wagstaff is a keen walker and therefore we are appealing for dog walkers, horse riders and residents in the area to be vigilant and report any possible sightings of Marlene to the police. The area around Withernsea is very rural and we are inviting anyone that has some time to spare to come and assist us in this search.”

Mrs Wagstaff or anyone who knows of her current whereabouts or thinks they may have seen her since Friday afternoon is asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting log 311 of 26 July 2011.

Burglary in Burstwick

OPPORTUNIST THIEVES took advantage of an insecure door at a house in Burstwick, East Yorkshire, gaining entry and stealing property.

The incident happened between 5:45am and 2:40pm on Wednesday 20 July on Pinfold Villas, Burstwick. The suspect got into the house via insecure patio doors at the rear of the address when the occupants were out.

A Blackberry Curve mobile telephone, a black wallet and a blue purse and contents were stolen.

Police again are urging people to ensure all windows and doors are locked and secure at all times.

Anyone with any information about the burglary is asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 referring to crime number 1850851 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.