Dear Residents, Please find attached a Halloween Yes/No poster to put up in windows for Trick or Treaters. Shops in Congleton have also agreed to the restricted sales of eggs and flour over this period. Cheshire Police have launched Operation Treacle to remind people to act responsibly and stay safe whilst enjoying the evening. Not …
Crime Reduction Websites
Dear Home Watch Coordinator Below are some crime reduction web sites which you may find useful. Trading Standards have recently launched a new information web site, Friends Against Scams, the address is: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk The police national fraud reporting web site is: www.actionfraud.police.uk You can access expert advice to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime by …
Theft from Shed
Macclesfield Local Policing Unit – Congleton This is to inform you that a shed has been broken into on Giantswood Lane, Congleton sometime over the past week. Items stolen include a lawn mower and strimmer. Please ensure that Garages and sheds are secure. I have attached a leaflet on outbuilding security for your information. If …
Counterfeit Cheques
Businesses are being contacted for the sale of goods or services by fraudsters, who request to pay by cheque. The fraudster sends a cheque with a higher value than the amount expected, and then sends the business a request for the difference with instructions on how it should be paid back. This is usually by …
Theft from Vehicle
Macclesfield Local Policing Unit – Congleton This is to inform you that a vehicle has been broken into in your area and loose change stolen. This incident occurred at approximately 04:00hrs on Friday 18th March 2016. We then had a second report on the same evening on Obelisk Way of vehicle interference. Please take …