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Scrap metal [NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]‏

WY PoliceWe recently received this information from West Yorkshire Police, which may be of interest to you.

I have received an email regards a suspicious type incident involving a scrap metal dealer who attended an address in Bramhope. I just wanted to make you aware of this to send out to any contacts in our Ward area.

The scrap metal dealer attended a residential address in a van, that is described as white and scruffy. He showed his Leeds Council scrap metal collector licence and then stated the Council had sent him to collect scrap metal. The resident was suspicious and the Council were contacted who stated this was not correct and he was not working on their behalf. The male then left in his van.

This has been reported to the Council for them to make further enquiries regards this incident and the identity of the male, which was shown on the ID he produced.

Please can I ask that residents be aware of this and to reports any such incident to Leeds City Council or to the Police on 101.

Many thanks,

Karina

PC 5201 INGHAM
Ward Manager Adel and Wharfedale
Leeds District – Outer North West
Otley Police Station, Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 3BA
Internal: 26265
External: 101

To report a crime, please ring 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

For the latest news and updates:

Visit our website – http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/leeds/outer-north-west

 

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NGT Trolleybus Scheme Rejected!!

NGT TrolleybusAs you are aware the NGT trolleybus scheme has been rejected.

The decision was welcomed by campaigners along the proposed route who had mounted a vigorous campaign against the scheme.

Here are some reasons below from the Inspector’s report for the rejection:

  • No significant improvements in road congestion
  • Pollution would increase overall
  • Little evidence to show it would improve connectivity
  • Many passengers would have to stand on trolleybuses

Here is a link to the Inspector’s Report

Here are just a few questions being raised locally, which we are sure you may have many more you wish to add.

  1. What does this mean for the future of Adel?
  2. Will LCC still go-ahead with the Park & Ride, University playing fields?
  3. Will there be a connection between Adel and Holt Park?

A660 Joint Council thanks everyone who put so much time and energy into fighting the scheme over the last four years!

Please feel free to pass on to your neighbours and relatives as it may be of interest to them.

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Action Fraud Alert [NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]‏

Action Fraud AlertPolice message received from PC 5201 Ingham regards a new and emerging fraud that has been reported via Action Fraud.  PC 5201 Ingham is not aware of any reported in our area but please be aware for information.

Here is a web chat, found by the below link, which relates to Fraud.

“The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have noticed a rise in the reporting of victims being recruited via Facebook to sell items for suspects on eBay – often stating that it is a quick way of making money.

The items are said to be bankrupt stock, purchased via auctions, and need to be sold on quickly. The majority of the items reported have been Apple Mac Book Pro/Electrical Items.

The victim places the items on eBay and once the items are sold, the victim will get paid and transfer the funds to the suspect/recruiter.

Once the suspect/recruiter gets the funds, the purchasers are claiming that they have received empty cereal boxes or often no goods at all, leaving the victim being reported as the actual suspect, and leaving them out of pocket as their account will be debited. Continue reading →

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West Yorkshire Police are recruiting Police Constables (external campaign) [NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]‏

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We received this yesterday from West Yorkshire Police, which may be of interest to you.

“Hi, Good news, West Yorkshire Police are currently recruiting for Police Constables. They are particularly keen to have applications from underrepresented groups. The applications will close on 21st February 2016. I am sending this email so that you can either apply yourself or make someone else aware ASAP as the deadline is very short. Don’t worry if you or others don’t apply this time as there will be future recruitment campaigns.”

Details and application can be found on the West Yorkshire Police Website or the link below;

http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer