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Adel Crag Community Spring Newsletter 2012

We recently distributed over 350 copies of our Spring newsletter to local residents in Adel… Adel Woods, Wayland Approach, Wayland Croft, Adel Mead, Adel Vale, Moor Croft, Woodstock Close, part of Long Causeway and the Mulberry’s including Tile Lane.  Some copies are available from Adel Wood Stores and the Adel Pharmacy.

We would like to distribute more to our local area but unfortunately due to resources does not allow us to do so.  However, should you require a copy please let us know through our website and we will obtain you a copy.

Thank you.

Publisher
Adel Crag

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Neighbourhood Police Update W/c 19th March 2012

Faithwatch
A radiator and some other scrap items have been stolen from a garden on Bransdale Avenue, Guiseley.  Also at Rawdon Crematorium workmen have left the site for the day and when they return the following morning they discover that some specialist piping has been stolen. The TRIBE hairdressers in Yeadon has had some lead flashing stolen overnight from above the window at the front of the shop. On Church Lane, Adel a Mercedes Sprinter van has had the whole of the exhaust system stolen whilst it had been locked and secure at the roadside overnight.

Farmwatch
The Cricket ground on Fink Hill, Horsforth has had the standalone pavilion building broken into. The suspect’s have removed the lock to the door and have stolen a Bull Mastiff Randsome Lawnmower. OnBrownberrie Lane, Horsforth a loading Shovel that looks like a small JCB (plant equipment) has been stolen.

Crime
There has been 1 report of burglary, which has occurred on Heathfield, whilst the occupants were upstairs asleep, suspect’s have used a molegrip type tool on the rear UPVC door, they have tried to snap the euro profile lock but have not been successful and have made off empty handed.

On Smithy Mills Lanea wooden garden shed has been broken into by suspect’s causing extensive damage to the door and on Church Lanea Mercedes Sprinter van has had the whole of the exhaust system stolen whilst it had been locked and secure at the roadside overnight.

ASB
A call has been received about a mini motorbike on the Bedquilts playing fields, an area search was conducted but no bike was to be found in the area.

For full police report of North West Outer NPT please click here…

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Neighbourhood Police Update W/c 12th March 2012

MICROSOFT SUPPORT CENTRE TELEPHONE SCAM People have been receiving calls from an Indian based call centre claiming to be calling on behalf of Microsoft Support. The operator say’s that a fault has been identified with the Window’s programme you have on your computer/laptop and they are calling to resolve this for you. The steps you are asked to follow actually installs a malicious virus which enables them to get access to your personal information. If you do receive a call from such a company, please do not give out any information no matter how insistent the caller may be. Just hang up.

Crime:
There has been a burglary on Adel Park Gardens, a ground floor window of a wooden garage has been smashed, then suspects use bodily force to gain entry to the main house through the garage. Once inside the suspect’s have searched the property and stolen a 60″ TV, a lot of electrical items and a lot of expensive jewellery. This has happened during the day time. Enquiries are on going.

On Wayland Approach there has been some lead stolen from a porch roof over night. A robbery occurred on Redesdale Gardens here 2 males who had attended a house party on that street then demanded the victim’s phone and chain, the victim said no and was then punched and kicked, the phone was then stolen. 2 males have been arrested as below.

Other news:
PC Knowles and PCSO King have also attended the Adel PACT meeting, the residents didn’t have any issues to be raised with the Police.

ASB no incidents to report

Arrests of note:
A 19 year old male from Horsforth and a 22 year old male from the Hawksworth estate have been arrested for a robbery that occurred above, both have been charged and remanded.

For full police report of North West Outer NPT please click here…

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Meet Your Local School Crossing Patrol Warden

Francis Garbutt, Chair of Adel Crag Community Association today had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl our Community Patrol Warden on Sir George Martin Drive at Adel Primary School.

Cheryl only started last week and already she has made an impact in our community. It is nice to see the parents and the children stood patiently with a smile on their faces waiting to cross the road in safety.

Cheryl stands at the junction of Woodstock Close and Sir George Martin Drive during school periods from 8.15 am to 9.05 am and 2.45 pm to 3.30 pm.

So whether you are walking your children to and from school or just going down to the local shop for a newspaper etc please just take a minute of your time and say hello to Cheryl and she would be more than happy to talk back to you.

We have been informed to help matters on road safety there are to be new signs in place in due course.

Please bring this information to the attention of your friends and neighbours who may not have access to the internet.