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The latest Sawley Safer Neighbourhood Team newsletter is now available on http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/sei/s/2388/sawley%20snt%20newsletter.pdf

The next Sawley Safer Neighbourhood Team panel meeting is on Wednesday 10th March starting at 6pm at Sawley Community Centre.

At the meeting panel members will decide the safer neighbourhood team's priority areas for the following three months. The latest priorities can be found on the Derbyshire Police Website.

If you have any issues you plan on raising at the meeting please let your Safer Neighbourhood Team know in advance to be included in the agenda.

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A robbery occurred at the Co-op on Draycott Road, Long Eaton, on Friday 19th February around 9.25pm.

Three male offenders entered the store and threatened staff with a wine bottle demanding money from the tills and safe. Cash was taken along with a bag containing cigarettes.

The first offender is described as a white male, wearing a grey Adidas hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms, black trainers.

The second offender is described as a black male. Wearing a black "Rhino" hooded top with the words "Echo Unlimited" in white lettering on back. Also black or navy Adidas tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The third offender is described as a white male. Wearing a grey hooded top, black or navy Adidas tracksuit bottoms, and black & white trainers.

All three wore gloves and had their hoods pulled up and wore scarves across the lower part of their faces. They left in the direction of the park.

If you have any information regards this incident please contact Derbyshire Police quoting crime number 8839/10

The following is an update to the priority profiles in the Sawley Safer Neighbourhood area.

We did: Patrols were increased in the area, graffiti was removed from the site & the children involved in anti-social behaviour & criminal damage were spoken to.

We are currently working alongside Derbyshire County Council & Erewash Borough Council regarding a long-term plan to resurface all of the underpass area.

Since this work began we have seen a reduction in calls to the police & the graffiti has not reappeared.

We did: Regular speed checks were carried out, advice letters were sent to speeding drivers & fines were issued where appropriate.

Derbyshire County Council has placed "Police speed check area" signs along Draycott Road as a deterrent to speeding motorists.

We are now seeing a reduction in speed along the road & fewer complaints from local people.
The long-term plan for this priority issue includes the installation of a flashing speed sign by Derbyshire County Council, & we will be continuing our patrols & speed checks along the road.

Officers from the Sawley Safer Neighbourhood Team have been working with local young people to introduce a fishing project to the area.

The idea was to setup a fishing project that would kit out ten 11 - 17 year olds so that they could enjoy fishing at weekends and school holidays.

Three weekend dates were organised to see what the reaction would be from local children. There was a good turnout at all of the sessions and those who attended managed to catch fish at Barkers Pond in Sawley.

It has been postponed for the winter but will be restarted again in the Spring and would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in getting involved.

A pilot scheme that allows you to send a text to the 999 UK emergency services will begin this autumn. We want as many people to register as possible - but only people who cannot manage normal voice calls.

If you have a hearing loss or have difficulty talking you can registered and be able to use the service in emergencies during this pilot.

Never allow any unknown person into your house that turns up without an appointment without checking them out first.

Always check they have identity if they represent a company or social services. Don't let the person in until you have verified this with the organisation they work for using a telephone number from a phone book.

Never be panicked into letting someone in with stories of a water leak or a lost dog.

If you are alone it is a good idea is to have an agreement with a trusted neighbour or family member to come around to be with you when someone calls. Or for the caller to contact this person first.

Your best defence is to just be aware that these crimes do happen, but they are rare. Any bogus caller will soon move on if they feel you are aware of them.

If you suspect you have been targeted by a bogus caller contact the police immediately on 999 and if possible give a description of the offender and any vehicle they may be using

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Nuisance motorbikes are a priority issue for the Sawley SNT as these vehicles are often noisy and ridden inconsiderately and illegally, causing a danger to other people and to the riders themselves.

If you have any information about the use of nuisance motorbikes, or want to know more about the law surrounding them, please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood team by calling 0345 123 33 33 or emailing longeaton.neighbourhoods@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk.

.If you have any information relating to incidents or crimes, please call 0345 123 33 33.

In an emergency call 999. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Leaving articles on show in your car is never a good thing particularly in view of the recent increase in thefts of and from motor vehicles. Hot spots appear to be Trent Lock Golf Club and vehicle car parks near to the Navigation pub. “If you see any suspicious activity, please report it to the Police immediately on 0115 946 1672 or 0177 357 0100.”

Keep safe and be safe and thank you for reading this article.