Alvechurch & Wythall Police

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Whilst on patrol on Hollywood Lane in Wythall, officers stopped a boy on an electric bike for travelling on the pavement. It was established that the boy did not have a licence or insurance. The bike was seized.

❗ Be mindful of cold -callers and door-to-door sales.❗ Unwanted knocks at the door from people trying to sell you products can be a nuisance. Sometimes these visitors’ intentions are fraudulent, whether it’s to sell counterfeit goods or services that you don’t really need.

A busy week across the Redditch community; ⭐ PCSCO Rainbow was at Abbey Stadium where high school students from various schools were given the opportunity to try new activities. ⭐ PC Longbottom was invited to The Bridge. Residents had the opportunity to discuss local issues

A week to go to make your nominations for these awards ⬇️ ⬇️

There is still time to get your nominations in for the Community Hero Awards. The award categories are Youth Award, Communities Award, Business Award and Extra Mile Award. Visit orlo.uk/FexBj for more details.

#OpSceptre | As Op Sceptre concludes, a reminder about Steer Clear. This is an award-winning early intervention programme which works with young people at risk of being exposed to knife crime help them find alternative pathways. orlo.uk/ESmVe #STOPKNIFECRIME

LICKEY HILLS | On Sunday (19th) PCSO Stuart Taylor and his colleagues will be holding another bike marking event at Lickey Hills Visitors Centre, Cofton Hackett, B45 8ER

#OpSceptre | Earlier this week Youth Engagement PCSO Simon Gallagher visited @Woodrushhigh, Wythall. He gave a presentation and talked with approximately 720 students around the dangers of knife crime and how to report concerns the students may have. #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre Did you know that last year in England and Wales, it was reported that a knife or blade was used in a crime every 16 minutes, with over 2,300 victims of knife crime aged 18 or under? #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre ✴️ “I carry a knife for protection” - Carrying a knife puts you in more danger, it does not protect you. In fact, did you know, you are more likely to be hurt or injured if you carry a knife, people are often wounded by their own knife, putting them at greater risk.

(SOUND ON 📷 ) TW: Mentions of murder, knife crime, death of a loved one. On March 5, 2022 Ian Kirwan said goodbye to his wife Lyndsey as he left their home in Redditch to buy a light switch. Ian never returned home. Watch full film ➡️westmercia.police.uk/news/west-merc… #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre | This week is Operation Sceptre - a national programme where there is an intensification of focus on early intervention, education and enforcement of knife crime. This is in addition to the amazing work that is carried out all year-round regarding knife crime

#OpSceptre 🔪 Mon 13th Asda, Bromsgrove. 10-11am Rubery (Near to Police Station) 1-3pm 🔪 Tue 14th Near Argos, Bromsgrove High Street 1-3pm 🔪 Thu 16th Outside Coop, Charford 10am-Midday 🔪 Fri 17th Outside Coop, Catshill 11am-1pm Drakes Cross Parade, Wythall 2pm-4pm

#OpSceptre. 🔪 Mon 13th Headless Cross Green. 9am – 11am 🔪 Thu 16th Batchley Rd Shops (by Spar). 9am – 10:45am 🔪 Sat 18th Churchill Centre, Redditch. 10am - Midday Woodrow Centre. 4pm to 6pm 🔪 Sun 19th Matchborough Centre 10am - Midday #STOPKNIFECRIME

At around 2am today (8th May) there was a burglary on Latimer Road, Alvechurch. If you live nearby and have a video doorbell or CCTV, please can we ask that you check the footage for anything suspicious. Contact fiona.millership@westmercia.police.uk

Today we launch our new Community Hero Awards - do you know someone who has championed safer communities? Nominate them for a Community Hero Award! Nominations are open until 31/05 More: bromsgrove.gov.uk/news/2024/do-y…

Please note there are some changes to firearms licensing from 1st May 2024.

COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES | This week, counterfeit £50 Royal Bank of Scotland notes have been used in our area. The offenders have made small value purchases at stores, paying with the forged notes and then receiving legitimate change in return. Please be vigilant.

‘Walk and Talk’ | An important new initiative is being launched across North Worcestershire as part of our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). Take a look 👀