Police are asking residents of the Stokes to be mindful of their home security following a number of recent burglaries in the area.

A total of five burglaries have been reported to have occurred at properties on Hambrook Lane in Stoke Gifford, Dorcas Avenue in Stoke Gifford, Bibury Avenue in Stoke Lodge and Bush Avenue in Little Stoke, all between 2pm and 8pm on Thursday 16th January.

In each incident, burglars have gone around the back and entered the property by either forcing or smashing the rear door.

A number of items have been stolen including jewellery, electronic items and cash.

Police are appealing for members of the public who were in the area at the time to get in touch if they noticed any vehicles or individuals acting suspiciously. They are also asking local residents to review any private CCTV footage or dash-cam footage that might be able to assist in their investigations.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 5220012476

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 percent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

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Police are appealing for information, following an attempted burglary in Little Stoke.

The incident happened at about 10.30pm on Saturday 21st September in Tetbury Close.

Two men tried unsuccessfully to force entry into the front of the property.

They then entered the property via a rear door and threatened the occupants and demanded cash and jewellery but left empty-handed.

The suspects were wearing all dark clothing and their faces were concealed.

Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously – particularly covering or uncovering their faces.

Anyone able to help is asked to contact the police through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5219218972.

Alternatively, ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.

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Archie Flook, the new PCSO for Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke, has finished his training and tutoring and is now fully active within the local neighbourhood beat area. He is keen to establish a good relationship with the community and “make himself known” to local residents so that people will feel comfortable approaching him with any issues or concerns they may have.

Working alongside beat manager Julie Rudyard, Archie’s job is to work with members of the community to make the area a safe place to live and work. Although his role is extensive, some of his key responsibilities are to:

• Offer advice on crime prevention
• Deal with anti-social behaviour
• Talk with young people and visit schools
• Make house visits to reassure people and gather intelligence
• Provide support at large public gatherings
• Attend Community Engagement Forums and beat surgeries

Archie is thoroughly enjoying his new role, saying: “We are the main point of contact for the area which is a good task to be given. We have gone back to neighbourhood policing, which means we get to spend more time in the community speaking to the local residents. I get to stay with a job and see it through to the end.”

There has been some concern over the last few months about the lack of PCSOs on the streets of Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke as the year began without a single PCSO in the area. Hopefully members of the community will now be reassured as they see Archie out and about. Julie has also confirmed that recruitment is ongoing for the other PCSO position that is available.

Julie and Archie have been given laptops so that they are able to work away from the station. This has been an invaluable resource for them as it means they can spend more time in the community. Julie said: “Having laptops that we can carry around with us gives us the opportunity to engage with the community as well as getting our admin work done. So, if you see us sitting in a café, we’re not just having a cup of coffee! We’re also working, so come over and speak to us if you have an issue that you want to discuss.”

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A man has been arrested and suspected stolen property recovered after police stopped a car in Stoke Giford this morning (Friday 19th April).

Officers patrolling the area spotted a blue Citroen Picasso suspected of being involved in a number of recent incidents in which items have been stolen from vehicles.

When they attempted to stop the car on Coldharbour Lane, the occupants got out and ran away on foot.

One man, aged in his 30s, has since been arrested,while a search for the others involved is ongoing.

Inside the Picasso, which had false registration plates, were a number of power tools which are believed to have been stolen.

The vehicle will now be examined for evidence.

PC Ross Calderwood said:

“We fully appreciate the detrimental impact this type of crime has on hardworking tradespeople.”

“When vehicles are broken into they often need to be taken off the road for repair and tools need to be replaced resulting in periods in which people can’t work.”

“Thanks to the keen eyes of the officers out patrolling today, we’ve managed to arrest at least one man suspected of being involved in this type of crime and are now in the process of trying to reunite some of the recovered tools with their rightful owners.”

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