Happy
New Year to all
Let’s hope we have seen the worst of the windy weather
past us now. It certainly took its toll on some property and
caused a number of trees to fall onto arterial routes in the
area.
Drivers are asked to take care on unclassified roads where
debris may still be evident and contact Police in relation
to any causing obstruction on carriageways.
Kinross Fireraisings
Most of the Community will be aware that Tayside Police are
investigating a number of suspicious fires in and around the
Kinross area during November and late December 2011. Thankfully,
a quick response by members of the community and Tayside Fire
and Rescue has prevented any serious damage being caused and
anyone being injured as a result.
These incidents are obviously of great concern to officers
from Kinross who have increased their activity in the area.
Community Officers have also held a number of ‘street
briefings’ to highlight the problem, obtain any new
information and to reassure the public that although concerning,
these incidents have been isolated and that Kinross remains
one of the safest places to live in Scotland.
As a result of these ‘street briefings’, a number
of new lines of enquiry are being pursued and the officer
in charge of the area, Inspector Iain Ward, would like to
thank everyone who has come forward with information. He stated:
“This is very much a live enquiry with the assistance
of our colleagues in CID, but we still need the help of the
community in identifying the people responsible for these
mindless crimes.
“I need to identify what I would deem as a potential
significant witness. Their description is:
15-16 years, clean-shaven with short mousy brown hair; they
were described as wearing a black bomber jacket with a white
hooded top underneath it.
“Like any enquiry, the answer to these crimes is most
likely in the community; I would therefore appeal to anyone
who may have had visitors who fits the description and stayed
in Kinross on Saturday 17 December, Friday 23 December and
Tuesday 27 December who would have been out during the evening
of these nights to let us know.
“I would urge anyone who may have information to get
in touch with us at Kinross on 0300 111 2222 or any police
officer, information can also be passed anonymously to via
Crimestoppers.”
Thefts from garages
Due to some recent thefts from garages in Kinross, residents
are reminded to ensure they keep their property well lit and
secure at all times.
This includes sheds and garages and to ensure property including
tools are locked away.
In addition, Tayside Police Community Safety department have
a motion detector alarm for sale at £12 which can connect
through to a telephone number, should it be activated. Tel
01738 892642 for further details.
Crime Stoppers - Telephone Number
0800 555 111
This telephone number is a free phone number, unless you are
using a mobile phone, which any member of the public can contact
at any time, if they have information relating to criminal
activity of any sort. It is, if you wish, confidential and
you cannot be contacted if you choose to remain anonymous.
Community Officers
Community Officers (details shown below) can be contacted
at Kinross Police Office on 0300 111 2222.
Constable Sadie Allan Kinross and Milnathort
Constable Victoria Riches Kinross landward
Constable Euan Mitchell Abernethy, Bridge of Earn and Glenfarg
areas.
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