November update


COLD CALLERS

We have been informed that a cold caller was in the village recently, claiming that he was an ex-offender on a scheme (this was common a few years ago).  It is reported that he was polite and once the resident said that they don’t deal with cold callers he left.  It should be remembered, however, that cold callers are not always say they are – and can be involved in various types of criminality. (Was he finding out if vulnerable people live in the property, who is in / out at various times of the day, etc.?)

Below is a reminder on dealing with cold callers:

·         Remember to keep your front and back doors locked, even when you are at home.

·         RNW strongly advises residents to NEVER BUY GOODS OR SERVICES ON THE DOORSTEP.

·         If you answer the door (use a door chain if you have one) and you don’t know the person, it is recommended you just say ‘No, thank you’ and close and lock the door.

·         NEVER let any cold callers into your home.

·         Don’t be ‘taken in’ by what cold callers tell you – it may well be a pack of lies!                                                          

Please do ring the Police on 101 at the time and report any cold callers – the Police like to know who is around and what they are up to.  If a cold caller becomes aggressive, or won’t leave, ring the Police immediately on 999.  

 

CRIMES* REPORTED 7.9.25 – 5.10.25         *Acquisitive Crime + Damage

(Excludes crimes of a domestic nature, neighbour / employment disputes, non-payment of goods, e.g. shop thefts)

Date

Time of Day

Crime

Location

Comments

24.8.25

2129 hrs

Criminal Damage

Newstead Abbey Park

A car had broken down and victim got out of his car to help.  An unknown male, who was passing the scene, got out of his car and, apparently out of frustration, began hitting the bonnet of the victim's car, causing damage

13 - 14.9.25

2100 - 0000 hrs

Theft  

Kirkby Road

Offender(s) stole items, one very heavy, from front garden of property

13 - 21.9.25

Not Known

Criminal Damage

Kighill Lane

Offender(s) entered grounds of a property and caused damaged to a vehicle parked there

CITIZENAID APP

The citizenAID app is currently being promoted by Nottinghamshire Police and is a free, trusted app

that empowers people to take effective action in the time before emergency services arrive at the

scene of an incident / emergency. It provides information such as dealing with a serious injury,

knowing how to stay safe and communicating clearly with emergency services when contacting them.

The police encourage everyone to download the app, stating that it is simple, practical and

designed for real situations. It is available in both the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

 

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU LEAVE ON VIEW!

We have been informed that a man was caught on CCTV walking up the driveway to a property and taking 2 radiators which the occupiers had left outside on a temporary basis, intending to re-install them.  The man arrived at the scene in a white transit van and it appears he was travelling around the village on the lookout for scrap (and taking anything he could get his hands on!)  Unfortunately, the aforementioned CCTV did not capture the registration number of the vehicle.

Please bear in mind that people do visit the village to collect scrap – and some of them may take items not intended for the scrap heap!  If you leave anything metal outside at your property, which can be seen from the road, it may become a target.

If you have items stolen in this way, please report it to the police – via 101 or online.

 

POLICE BEAT SURGERY

The next police beat surgery will take place between 10am – 12noon on Saturday 29th November in the Library. We have been advised that PC Dennis, our beat manager, will be in attendance. Residents are welcome to pop in and discuss any policing-related issues they have - or just for a general chat.

Sue Harris

 

For further advice please visit our website: www.ravensheadneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk.

To contact RNW email us at rnwinfo@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message for us on 07583 296 466