Most Recent Stories in Crime

Stowmarket town centre was hit by thieves last week. As intruders broke into a charity shop, stole money from a safe. Staff turning up for work at St Elizabeth Hospice Charity Shop in Stowmarket last Monday were shocked to find doors forced in, money stolen and the safe ripped from the office wall. According the Hospice staff, the thieves made off with cash from the safe, and the counter collection box. The shop was closed on Monday...

Hundreds of pounds worth of damage has been caused by a fire at a children's play area in Mill Road, Mendlesham, Just outside Stowmarket, last Friday night. Fencing and play equipment was damaged by the fire and according to Council members the costs to replace the equipment could be as much as £800. The site will be out of bounds for at least two weeks but areas unaffected by the blaze will still be accessible by the public. ...

Nearly 40 garages in the small village of Debenham, near Stowmarket were vandalised in what police are calling 'attempted garage break-ins'. The incident occurred between 9pm on Tuesday 3rd January and 9am the following day on Sackvylle Street, Debenham. According to police garage locks had been forced in. The police are now calling out for anyone who may have witnessed the event to come forward. No one has reported anything stolen. ...

Advice for Stowmarket landowners. A warning has been released by Suffolk Police urging landowners to ensure their property is safe and secure following an incident reported in another county on Wednesday 28th September. Trespassers illegally entered farm land and fenced-in the area, creating a number of postholes. The landowner has since tightened the security of their field and filled in these postholes. Quite a cheek and quite...

Suffolk Police are advising the community to be vigilant over the next few months, as heating oil may become a target for thieves. According to advice from the Suffolk Constabulary, rising fuel prices and the high cost of heating fuel will lead to an increased risk from thieves, and so they suggest the following measures for businesses and home owners: - Check oil levels regularly - Fit a lock on to all fuel tanks  (don't give...

Here is a very useful check list for the retail and business community in Stowmarket, re-issued by Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies in response to the recent riots in London and other unfortunate cities. 1.  Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security and/or to police 2.  Consider regular checks of the building and the surrounding area 3.  Identify areas that are vulnerable to forced...

Inspirational anti-knife campaigner Holly Watson may not be from Stowmarket but I believe she deserves mentioning on stowmarketlocalpeople because of the impact her work is having across Suffolk. The Stowmarket commuity can get involved today and make a difference, so I urge you to read on! The Campaign If Lewis was punched 3 times instead of stabbed 3 times I believe he would still be alive today - www.idontcarryaknife.org ...

OWNERS OF trucks and vans in Stowmarket beware. Since December there have been 52 catalytic converters stolen from these types of vehicles in West Suffolk. The catalytic converters are being stolen because of the rise in value of scrap metal. In total the ones taken from vehicles in West Suffolk come to the value of £52,000. This excludes the money victims and businesses have had to fork out to have their vehicle towed to a...

FARMERS AND landowners in Suffolk have been warned to be vigilant after Suffolk Police received information that a large illegal rave could be being planned for this weekend. It is likely that the rave will take place tonight or tomorrow night and landowners and farmers have been advised to 'consider appropriate measures to avoid illegal trespass'. Residents living in rural areas should contact the police if they see groups&...

SUFFOLK POLICE have issued a warning to Stowmarket's residents after many local households have had their heating oil stolen over the last month. It is believed the recent cold snap has led to a significant rise in the number of thefts since the start of December. The oil thieves are targeting rural areas using vans or other large vehicles. If you see any suspicious people or vehicles in your road you should call 999. Suggestions for...