Essex Chief Constable "staggered" by burglary blunder
The Chief Constable of Essex has criticised three of his own officers after a burglar was let off with a caution after a burglary in Essex.
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New Police & Crime Commissioners prepare to take office
The region's nine new Police & Crime Commissioners officially take office on Thursday following last week's elections.
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PCCs - 100 days on
They've been in office for 100 days, so are the new police and crime commissioners starting to make an impact?
All say they want to cut crime and make life better for victims, but are we buying into their vision - and how many people actually know WHO their local crime commissioner is?
Elodie Harper reports...
PCCs mark first 100 days
Friday marked the 100th day that Police and Crime Commissioners have been in their posts. Bedfordshire's PCC Olly Martins goes out with officers at least twice a month. He says the patrols allow him to learn more about life for police at the "sharp end".
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Body found at golf course
A body has been discovered on land at Thetford Golf Course.
Norfolk Police are at the scene. It's not thought there are any suspicious circumstances.
Police recover stolen Banksy art
An original piece of artwork by graffiti artist Banksy has been recovered by police after an Essex art dealer alerted officers to an alleged fraud, Scotland Yard said.
The original of Wrong War by the artist and a signed print of No Ball Games were bought for £12,990 last month.
But two weeks after delivering the artworks to a customer in London, the art dealer was informed cards used to buy the images did not have the authorisation of the cardholders.
Both payments were cancelled and refunded to the cardholder, leaving the dealer in Essex without the pictures or cash.
A 25-year-old man at an address in Plumstead on February 8. He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
Deputy Police Commissioner resigns over Tweet
Hertfordshire's new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Rachel Frosh has resigned just a few months into the job. It comes after she re-tweeted a comment on Twitter which linked to a quote from Adolf Hitler.
Crime Commissioner David Lloyd confirmed he had accepted the resignation from the £20,000 a year, two-day a week role. He said: "I am sad to have to accept Rachel's resignation. She has taken the honourable course of action by making this decision and I will miss her valuable contribution."
Dr Frosh said: "I appreciate that David must have constructive relationships with all political parties. I recognise that I am not able to fully comment on some political issues whilst remaining as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner."
Police uncover haul of bikes and power tools
Police in Peterborough are trying to re-unite a haul of suspected stolen items with their rightful owners.
The stash, which includes bicycles and power tools, was uncovered at two properties in the Paston area.
They're thought to have been stolen between April and November last year in shed and garage burglaries in the Gunthorpe and Werrington areas.
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Reward offered after ticket machine stolen
Police in Norwich are appealing for information after a ticket machine was stolen from the Lower Clarence Road car park in the city, between 6pm on Tuesday 29 January and 8am on Wednesday 30 January. RCP Parking has offered a reward of £500 for information that leads an arrest and conviction.
Man arrested after false alarm in Ipswich
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time following an incident in Ipswich last night. Following information received by police of concerns for the safety of a woman at a property in Norwich Road, a police operation was launched.
The road was cordoned off for public safety, armed police and the force helicopter were deployed and seven people were initially detained at the address, including the woman for whom concerns had been expressed.
No offences were disclosed and all seven have now been released and will face no further police action. Following this the 29-year-old man, from Ipswich, was arrested on suspicion of wasting police time and is being questioned in custody.
Police look for missing man
Police looking for a missing man from Northampton are asking for the public's help to find him.
Andrezej Dziadosz lives in the town but is originally from Poland. He has been missing since Saturday evening (26 January), and was last spotted in Camrose Road.
The 46-year-old is 5ft 5ins tall, with grey hair, blue eyes and with a pale complexion. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt with a white inside, dark jeans, green jacket, dark blue hat and black trainers.
Officers are concerned about Andrezej's safety and want to speak with anyone who may know where he is.
Warning after children approached in Suffolk
Police are advising parents and children in the Great Cornard area, near Sudbury in Suffolk, to be vigilant after a number of incidents were reported of children being approached.
On Thursday afternoon a man approached a 10-year-old boy whilst he was walking along The Drift.
On the same afternoon, two 11-year-old boys and a 12-year old girl were followed in the same area, and a 9 year-old boy later reported a man jumping out of bushes as he walked along Hartest Way.
Police are investigating whether any of the incidents are linked.
– Inspector Paul Crick, Suffolk PoliceWe have arranged for officers to patrol key areas around school times in the morning and afternoon and will be working closely with local schools to ensure pupils are aware of the risks of walking alone. While we do not want residents to be alarmed we would ask that parents remain vigilant, children walk to and from school in groups and if anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously to call police immediately.
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