GOOD NEWSIndy Basra from the Kirklees Young People’s Services is hoping to work with the local youths from around the Colne Valley area. Indy is hoping to get some of the kids in the area to join him for a game of footie on the astro-turf up at Colne Valley High School. The programme will run for approximately six weeks and if it proves successful Indy hopes to put on some other activities – such as DJ-ing.
VEHICLE CRIMEA Volkswagen Trig reg YA55RXO was stolen from the Scapegoat Hill area last week. Golcar, Jan 27. Driver’s front door forced to get inside and steal power tools. Longwood, Jan 31. Lock barrel on secure vehicle forced and satnav stolen. Milnsbridge, Jan 28. Window smashed and satnav stolen. Marsden, Jan 30. Two plant diggers left chained together on residential driveway stolen. Cowlersley, Feb 1. White Ford Fiesta L753 GOG stolen. Linthwaite, Jan 27. Vehicle stolen and later found burnt out. Marsden, Jan 29. Red Gilera motorcycle YN58 LHA stolen. Milnsbridge, Jan 30. Black Fiat Punto P153 JFC stolen. Golcar, Jan 27. Rear quarterlight smashed. Marsden, Jan 30. Driver’s side window smashed. Milnsbridge, Feb 1. Wing dented. Scapegoat Hill, Feb 1. Victim loading tools into van left keys in ignition. Vehicle taken but later recovered. Golcar, Feb 5. Hammer used to smash two car windows. Suspects then drove off possibly in a Volkswagen Bora. Longwood, Feb 5. Wing mirror forced off. Milnsbridge, Feb 4. Side front and rear windows smashed. Milnsbridge, Feb 5. Windows damaged. Milnsbridge, Feb 6. Three tyres slashed and rear panel damaged.
BURGLARIESThe Valleys NPT will continue to work hard over the coming weeks to try and prevent any further burglaries. Please help by checking your property and making sure all doors and windows are locked and secured. If you would like a Free home security check, please call us on 01484 436855. It only takes a couple of minutes to check your property is secure... It takes even less time for someone to break in. Officers from The Valleys NPT delivered over 200 crime prevention leaflets regarding vehicle crime and burglaries in Slaithwaite recently. Leaflets and the advice on them are only worthwhile if the advice given on them is adhered to. If you want to raise an issue please complete the e-form located in the PACT section of our web site. There were no reports made of any burglaries in the Linthwaite and Slaithwaite areas last week. However please remain vigilant and take your car keys to bed with you! Please be vigilant and if you see anyone hanging around and looking suspicious then please call us on 08456060606.
