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5 May 08
Vauxhall Astra Vandalised in Sinclair Terrace, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to an incident were a car was
vandalised whilst parked on Sinclair Terrace, Wick, between 8.15pm on
Sunday 4th may 2008 and 8.30am on Monday 5th May 2008. The vehicle, a
Vauxhall Astra had both wing mirrors damaged.
NJ5987/08 refers
Any person with information please contact Wick Police 01955603551.
Information can also be left anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800
555111
30 April 08
Wheel Trims Theft
Between 1600 hours on Friday 25th and 0200 hours on Monday 28th April
2008, a set of four silver plastic wheel trims were stolen from a Vauxhall
motor car parked on Agnes Street near to the bus stop on South Road /
Gladstone Place, Wick.
Police are keen to speak to any persons who witnessed any persons acting
suspiciously around parked vehicles on Agnes Street during the weekend.
Any persons with information relating to this incident is requested to
contact the duty officer at Wick Police Station or Crimestoppers 0800 555
111.
NJ 5602/08 refers.
30 April 08
Window Damage At K2, Wick
About 2115hours on Saturday 26th April 2008 damage was caused to a window
at the K2 restaurant, Bridge Street, Wick.
Wick Police wish to hear from any persons who have information about this
incident.
NJC/5477/08 REFERS
30 April 08
Cars Damaged At Lyth Village Hall
Between Thursday 17th and Saturday 26th April 2008 damage has been caused
to tyres on Landrover Discovery and Rover 400 motorcars whilst parked and
unattended within the grounds of the Lyth Village Hall. Between 0900hours
and 1030hours on Saturday 19thApril, further damage was caused to a sign
at the road end of Swartiebank House, Lyth which was daubed with graffiti.
Police wish to hear from any persons with information relating to these
incidents.
NJC/5590/08 REFERS
29 April 08
NORTHERN CONSTABULARY ARREST EIGHT IN DRUGS OPERATION
As part of a Northern Constabulary Drug Squad operation a large quantity
of class A drugs and money have been seized over the weekend. Cocaine with
the estimated street value of £50,000 was recovered along with
approximately £50,000 in cash from various properties around the Inverness
area.
A total of eight arrests were made following the search of a number of
properties as part of Operation Amuse which has been a long term operation
aimed to clamp down on the large scale supply of cocaine and other class A
drugs in the Highlands and Islands.
Those arrested are appearing in Inverness Sheriff Court today, which
included three women aged 23, 31 and 48 and five men aged 23, 29, 31, 33
and 39 in relation to drug supply and money laundering offences. Head of
the Drug Squad, Detective Inspector Iain Smith said: "These seizures and
arrests represent a significant attack on the trafficking of cocaine in
the Force area. 2We have a sizable number of officers dedicated to this
nature of crime in order to make the Highlands and Islands a safer place
to live and work."
29 April 08
CCTV Spreads Its Watch In Highland
A paper was presented at the Inverness City Committee on Monday 28th April giving members
an update on the CCTV system in the city and advising them that a
comprehensive review of the city system will be undertaken as part of a
Highland review. The review will look at improvements needs to increase
the effectiveness of CCTV cameras, and a strategic improvement plan will
be drafted. Members comments on this plan will be sought after it is
presented at a future city committee. City members have already approved
the installation of CCTV cameras for Ness Islands and a further report on
the technical options and costs for the installation will also be prepared
The Highland wide review will involve looking at the technical options and
investigating the investment required to meet the needs of Highland
communities.
Currently there are 9 separate CCTV systems in Highland, incorporating 96
cameras in Thurso, Wick, Tain, Invergordon, Dingwall, Muir of Ord,
Inverness, Nairn and Fort William. Most of these systems were originally
installed through local initiatives and fund-raising by local CCTV
Partnerships involving public and business interests. They are all
separate systems, installed by different suppliers. In 2002 The Highland
Council adopted these separate systems and has already invested in
improvements and upgrades.
The Highland Council now works in partnership with Northern Constabulary
to run the Public Space CCTV initiative in Highland. The Council is the
owner of the systems with Northern Constabulary registered as the Data
Manager of the systems, controlling the management of images within the
Data Protection Act requirements.
The report presented to Inverness members explained that in the city there
are 29 cameras covering almost all entry and exit routes and main
pedestrian areas, making it the largest ~self contained~ system. Images
from the city cameras are routed to a central matrix in the city centre
then conveyed to the control room at the Police Station on Burnett Road.
Approval was given in January 2007 to extend the system to include 2
additional cameras at Ness Islands. Investigations are on-going concerning
the most appropriate technology to use to cover this area and also looking
at taking into account the changing City Streetscape.
The Highland annual revenue cost in 2007-08 was £173,000 which was met by
contributions from the Council, Government Community Safety Fund and
Inverness and Tain Common Good Funds. The report highlighted to members,
that CCTV technology is rapidly changing and further investment is
required for installing new equipment as well as increasing funds to cover
maintenance costs and the revenue costs for providing a monitoring
service.
A working group is being established between The Highland Council and
Northern Constabulary to undertake the Highland wide review and their
findings will be reported back to the City Committee.
27 April 08
Electric Fence Energiser Unit Stolen From Newton Hill, Wick
Between 1430hrs Thursday 24th and 0900hrs Friday 25th April 2008, a
distinctive electric fence energizer unit manufactured by Rutland was
stolen from a field to the rear of a house in the Newtonhill area of Wick.
Police are keen to trace a small red car seen in the Newtonhill area that
Thursday night.
Should any person be offered for sale a second hand Rutland electric fence
energizer unit they should contact Wick Police Station.
Any persons with information about the small red car or any other vehicles
or persons acting suspiciously in the Newtonhill area that night is asked
contact the duty officer at Wick Police Station or call Crimestoppers
confidentially on 0800 555 111.
NJ/5405/08 refers.
25 April 08
Assaults At Skinandis
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding two assaults which
occurred with the gents toilet in Skinandi’s, Sir Georges Street, Thurso,
in the early hours of Sunday, 20 April 2008.
Any person with information please contact PC 515 MacKintosh or Duty
Officer at Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
4 April 08
Broken Glass Door At Hillhead Road, Wick
About 2140 hours on Tuesday 1st April 2008 damage was caused to a pane of
glass within the rear door of a private dwelling at Hillhead Road, Wick as
a result of an object having been thrown at it. Police wish to hear from
any persons with information relating to this damage or who may have seen
two male youths in the area at the time..
4 April 08
Shed Damaged At Argyle Square, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for any information relating to an incident
which occurred between 2100 Monday 31st March, and 0930 Tuesday 1st April
2008, during which time a shed in Argyle Square was damaged in an attempt
to gain entry.
Police are also interested in an any persons who may have observed a group
of youths passing through gardens in the Argyle Square/Newton Hill area
between 1PM and 2PM on Monday 31st March.
It is requested that any person with information relating to this incident
contacts Wick Police Station 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
27 March 08
Van Vandalised - Rear Of Bridge Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism at the rear of
Bridge Street, Wick, between 2100 hours on Saturday 22/03/08 and 1100
hours on Monday 24/03/08 whereby a tyre to a Volkswagen van was damaged.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station.
27 March 08
Theft From Building Site - Wellington Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
of theft. Between 1730hrs on 21st March 2008 and 1200hours on 25th March
2008, numerous pieces of wire mesh brick guards were stolen from a
building site on Wellington Street, Wick. Anyone who may have any
information regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area
at this time is urged to call Wick Police station.
Any person with information please contact Constable Macleod 597 or Duty
Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
27 March 08
Outside Light Broken At Town Hall, Wick
Between Thursday 20th March at 1700 hours and Tuesday 25th March 2008 a
outside light at the Town Hall in Bridge Street Wick was damaged by
unknown means.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
27 March 08
Vandalism - Bowling Green, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism to the bowling
green in Thurso. Overnight on Sunday 16 March when glass bottles were
taken from the nearby recycling bins and smashed on the bowling green
causing damage to the playing surface.
Any person with information please contact OFFICER DETAILS or Duty Officer
at Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
27 March 08
Vandalism - Union Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism in Union Street,
Wick, on 21st March 2008 which resulted in the front door window of a
dwelling being damaged.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station.
27 March 08
Vandalism Huddart Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism in Huddart
Street, Wick, on 22nd March 2008 which resulted in damage being caused to
staircase within a shared entrance.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station
26 March 08
Car Vandalised At Harland Gardens, Castletown
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism to a car in
the Harland Gardens area in Castletown. The vandalism occurred between
1130hrs and 1800hrs on Sunday 23rd of March 2008. Any persons with
information regarding this incident please call Thurso Police Station on
01847 893222 or crime-stoppers on 0800 555 111.
26 March 08
Car Hit And Run - A9 Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses after a motor car travelling
west on the A9 Gillock to Thurso public road near to Shalmstry, about 2140
hours on Saturday 22 March 2008 was struck to its offside by a car
travelling in the opposite direction. The car which was struck suffered
damage to the offside door mirror, front offside window and metal door
trim. The other car failed to stop but is also believed to have suffered
damage to its offside particularly to its door mirror. It is further
believed that this vehicle may be blue in colour.
Any person with information please contact or Duty Officer at Thurso
Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
26 March 08
Vandalism - Castle Street, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses for vandalism whereby at
approximately 0200hours on Friday 14th March 2008 someone walked along
Castle Street, Thurso banging on windows and doors and caused damage to
garden ornament.
Any person with information please contact PC 239 PRICE or Duty Officer at
Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
26 March 08
Vandalism - Girnigoe Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism at 20 Girnigoe
Street, Wick between 0000 hours on Friday 21/03/08 and 1300 hours on
Monday 24/03/08 whereby a window to the rear of the dwelling was smashed.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station.
26 March 08
Vandalism - Wellington Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism at 25 Wellington
Avenue, Wick at about 7 pm on Monday 24/03/08 whereby a door to the flats
at that address was damaged.
Any person with information please contact OFFICER DETAILS or Duty Officer
at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
25 March 08
Minibus Stolen From Sinclair Terrace, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
involving the theft of a motor vehicle. Between 1900hrs on 22nd March 2008
and 0900hours on 23rd March 2008 when a minibus was stolen from outside an
address on Sinclair Terrace, Wick. The vehicle was later recovered
abandoned in the area of Newton Road, Wick.
Any person with information please contact Constable 253 McDermid or the
Duty Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
25 March 08
Vandalism At Bremners Walk, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism at 5 Bremners
Walk, Wick between 1830 hours on Friday 21/03/08 and 0700 hours on
Saturday 22/03/08 whereby a window to the front of the house was smashed.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station.
25 March 08
Attempted Break-in At Louisburgh Street, Wick
About 0140hours on Friday 21st March 2008 damage was caused to the lock of
a communal doorway at a block of flats at Louisburgh Street, Wick. Wick
Police wish to hear from any persons with information relating to this
damage or who may have seen youths attempting to enter a building around
this time.
25 March 08
Break In At Lybster Fire Station
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses regarding an incident which
happened between 1500 hours Wednesday 19th March 2008 and 1500 hours
Thursday 20th March 2008, on Main Street, Lybster when person(s) forced
entry into the Fire Station.
Any person with information please contact PC Simpson or Duty Officer at
Wick Police Station on 01955 603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
25 March 08
Van Damaged At Whitehouse Park, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses regarding an incident which
happened between 1700 hours Wednesday 19th March 2008 and 0900 hours
Thursday 20th March 2008, at Whitehouse Park, Wick, when a van windscreen
was damaged.
Any person with information please contact PC Simpson or Duty Officer at
Wick Police Station on 01955 603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
25 March 08
Did You See Anything Suspicious At East End, Wick?
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses regarding an incident which
happened between 1600 hours Monday 17th March 2008 and 1600 hours Thursday
20th March 2008, at a house at East End, Wick, when the locks on the doors
of the dwelling were tampered with.
Any person with information please contact PC Simpson or Duty Officer at
Wick Police Station on 01955 603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
25 March 08
Solar Lights Stolen From Wick Garden
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a Theft at Seaforth Avenue
,Wick between 1930 hours on 21/02/08 and 2130 hours on 21/02/08 when 2
solar lights were removed from the garden.
Any persons with information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick
Police Station.
21 March 08
Wildlife Operation - Badenoch, Strathspey and Nairn
NORTHERN Constabulary together with officers from Tayside, Lothian and
Borders Police and Grampian Police yesterday (20 March 2008) carried out
an operation to target wildlife crime in the Badenoch, Strathspey and
Nairn area. Around 50 officers supported by officials from the National
Wildlife Crime Unit, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Government Rural Payments
Inspections Directorate (SGRPID) and the SSPCA took part in the day long
operation which was the culmination of a lengthy planning process. A
substantial number of items were recovered during the searches of several
properties and locations in the Badenoch, Strathspey and Nairn area.
Inquiries will continue over the coming weeks and months.
19 March 08
Broken Window At Southend, Lybster
About 0300 hours Saturday 15th March 2008 a window was broken at Southend
Lybster
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
18 March 08
Broken Windows At Thurso Railway Station
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to two windows being broken
at Thurso Railway Station between 5.00pm Monday 17th March 2008 and 9.40am
Tuesday 18th March 2008.
Any person with information please contact Euan Howie or Duty Officer at
Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
18 March 08
Deliberate Tyre Damage At Girnigoe Street, Wick
Between 2000hrs on Sunday 16th March 2008 and 0630hrs on Monday 17th March
2008 A Ford motor car was found to have one of the tyres deliberately
damaged by apparently being cut, whilst it was parked at an address in
Girnigoe street Wick. Anyone who may have any information regarding this
incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged to call Wick
Police station.
Any person with information please contact OFFICER DETAILS or Duty Officer
at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
18 March 08
Broken Window At Assembly Rooms, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage caused to
the Assembly Rooms, Wick, between 1330hrs Saturday 15th March and 0900hrs
on Monday 17th March 2008. Damage consisted of a window being broken.
Any person with information please contact Wick Police station on
01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111. Reference:- NJ/3498/8
18 March 08
Buddha Statue Stolen At Murkle
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to the theft of 8 solar
garden lights and a 16” Buddha statue from a property in Murkle between
11.00pm Saturday 15th March 2008 and 7.00am Sunday 16th March 2008.
Any person with information please contact Euan Howie or Duty Officer at
Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
18 March 08
Car Vandalised At Harald Street, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses for an act of vandalism
whereby sometime between the hours of 2100hours on Saturday 15th and 0830
hours on Sunday 16th March 2008 someone caused damage to the side of a car
parked unattended on Harald Drive in Thurso.
Any person with information please contact PC 239 PRICE or Duty Officer at
Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
28 February 08
Flat At Wellington Street, Wick Broken Into
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
of vandalism. Between 2000hrs on 26th February 2008 and 1425 hours on 27th
February 2008, the door to a flat on Wellington Street, Wick was damaged,
the premises was entered and damaged caused. Anyone who may have any
information regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area
is urged to call Wick Police station.
Any person with information please contact Constable Macleod 597 or Duty
Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
28 February 08
Citroen Xantia Damaged At Thurso Train Station
Between 2100 Hours Tuesday 19th of February 2008 and 2100 hours Tuesday
26th of February 2008, The vehicle windscreen, drivers side wing mirror
and bonnet of a Green Citroen Xantia parked at Thurso Train Station,
Lovers Lane, Thurso, Caithness, were damaged by person unknown.
28 February 08
Fort William pair get 10 years each for culpable homicide
NORTHERN Constabulary today welcomed the sentencing of JOHN GEMMEL and
DONALD MCPHEE at Glasgow High Court for the culpable homicide of John
MacDonald. Mr MacDonald, who lived alone in Glendessary Street, Caol, Fort
William, was attacked by Gemmel and McPhee on the night of 20 March 2007
when they forced their way into his home and launched a "brutal and
sustained attack," on him using knives.
Both men received 10 years each at the High Court in
Glasgow for their part in Mr MacDonald's death. The officer leading the
investigation, Detective Inspector Gordon Greenlees, said: "This sentence,
which is a considerable term of imprisonment, reflects the severity and
brutality of this crime.
"I hope that the family of John MacDonald can take some
comfort from this sentence and are now able to move on." During the trial
it was alleged that the victim may have committed sexual offences over 25
years ago and that this was the motive for the killing. DI Greenlees
added: "There is no conclusive evidence to substantiate these allegations
and the conduct of Gemmel and McPhee, in seeking to take law into their
own hands and take retribution by committing this horrendous crime, is
unacceptable. Conduct of this type within our communities will not be
tolerated."
He continued: "The level of violence, which was fuelled
by alcohol, was extreme and resulted in over 40 stab wounds to the head,
neck and chest of the victim. "I would also like to pay tribute to the
Police Officers who attended the scene and conducted the subsequent
investigation for their professionalism in gathering the necessary
evidence to secure a conviction and today's sentencing."
22 February 08
Drugs Seizure - Lerwick
AS part of an ongoing operation to reduce the supply of illegal drugs to
Shetland, officers this morning seized a large quantity of suspected Class
A drugs. The substance, which is suspected to be heroin, has an
approximate street value of £9000 and was recovered at Holmsgarth Ferry
Terminal, Lerwick. A 45-year-old man is now in custody and is expected to
appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court in due course.
Police are continuing their efforts to disrupt the
supply of drugs to Shetland and ask the public to maintain their support
by reporting any information and activity they suspect to be connected to
illegal drugs. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Lerwick
Police Station on 01595 692110 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
555 111.
20 February 08
Tractor wheels Damaged At Harbour Quay, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage caused to
the wheels of a tractor parked on Harbour Quay , Wick. Between 1800 hours
on 16th February and 0630 hours on 19th February 2008.
Any person with information please contact Wick Police station on
01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111. Reference:- NJ/2204/8
19 February 08
Stranger Danger Alert - Inverness
About 3pm today (Tues 19th February 2008), an incident occurred in King
Street, Inverness whereby the male driver of a vehicle spoke to two young
children, causing obvious alarm The vehicle is described as being a blue
BMW or similar, with yellow windows and gold alloys. The driver is
described as being male, in his late 20's with shoulder length black hair.
Anyone with knowledge as to the identity of the vehicle and/or driver is
asked to contact Inverness police on 01463 715555 or Crimestoppers on 0800
555 111.
19 February 08
Fences Broken At Oldfield Court, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding two garden fences
being damaged in the area of Oldfield Court on 13th and 14th February
2008.
Anyone with information please contact PC 515 MacKintosh or Duty Officer
at Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 February 08
Car Damaged In Castletown
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses in relation to a car that was
damaged whilst parked in Castletown. The car is a silver Skoda Superb.
Whilst parked in main Street Castletown its offside wing mirror was
damaged. The damage occurred on the 8/02/08 sometime between 1830hrs and
1945hrs.
Any person with information please contact PC 284 A Mackay or Duty Officer
at Thurso Police 01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by
using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 February 08
Assault - Recreation Park Between Coach Road and Green Road, Wick
Between 0005 hrs and 0030 hrs on Sunday 17th February 2008, a young Keiss
couple were walking through the recreation Park between Coach Road and
Green Road Wick towards Green Road when they were attacked by a group of
up to four youths who had been loitering in the darkness in the centre of
the park. The couple subsequently made their way to a relative’s house in
Wick where the alarm was raised.
The male victim attended Caithness General Hospital with facial injuries
and was released after receiving treatment.
Police wish to hear from any persons with information relating to this
incident and who may have seen any persons in the area of the park between
the stated times.
Any persons with information relating to this incident is requested to
contact Wick Police Station or Crimestoppers.
19 February 08
Spray Paint At Wick High School
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
of vandalism. Between 2130hrs on 14th February 2008 and 1630hours on 15th
February 2008. The damage consisted of spray paint being sprayed onto the
exterior walls of buildings within the grounds of Wick High School, Wick.
Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident or seen anyone
suspicious in the area is urged to call Wick Police station.
Any person with information please contact Constable Macleod 597 or Duty
Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 February 08
Window Smashed At Glamis Road, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in conection with an incident
of vandalism, Between 1915hrs on 14th February 2008 and 2200hours on 14th
February 2008. The damage consisted of a window being smashed in a
property on Glamis Road Wick. Anyone who may have any information
regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged to
call Wick Police station.
Any person with information please contact Constable Macleod 597 or Duty
Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 February 08
Vandalism North Murchison Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage caused to
the front of a house in North Murchison Street, Wick between 1745hrs on
Sunday 17th February and 0730hrs on Monday 18th February 2008, where the
UPVC facia of the building was kicked.
Any person with information please contact Wick Police station on
01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111. Reference:- NJ/2148/8
19 February 08
Glass Door Chipped - Macleod Road, Wick
Between Saturday 9th February 2008 and 1100 hours Saturday 16th February
2008 a door was damaged in Macleod Road Wick. The damage consists of a
small chip in the glass. It is unknown how the damage was caused.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
17 February 08
Heating Oil Theft At Harrowhill, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
of theft . Between 1645hrs on 7/2/08 and 0930hrs on 10/2/08 a large
quantity of domestic heating oil was removed from an heating oil tank at
an address in Harrowhill Wick. Anyone who may have any information
regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged to
call Wick Police station
Any person with information please contact PC 326 Munro or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
16 February 08
Major Drugs Seizure In Shetland By Northern Constabulary
NORTHERN Constabulary officers in Shetland yesterday seized Class A drugs
with an estimated street value of £100,000. This is one of the largest
ever seizures of drugs in the Shetland Isles and underlines the Force's
commitment to tackling the illegal drugs trade. The seizure included
substances suspected to be heroin and cocaine.
Paul Guy Thompson, 45, from Lerwick and Desiree Madia
Hassan, 44, also from Lerwick appeared on petition in private at Lerwick
Sheriff Court today in connection with allegations they were concerned in
the supply of illegal drugs. Both made no plea or declaration and were
committed for further examination. Thompson was released on bail and
Hassan was remanded in custody.
A second 45-year-old man has also been reported to the
Procurator Fiscal in connection with this incident. Area Commander for
Shetland, Chief Inspector Malcolm Bell, said: "This is a significant
seizure and underlines our commitment in targeting those involved in drug
trafficking, particularly heroin and cocaine.
"We will continue to liaise with our partner agencies
and colleagues on the mainland in attempts to reduce the availability of
such drugs within the Shetland community. "Information from the public is
crucial in assisting the disruption of drug dealing activity.
"Anyone with any information, however insignificant
they feel it may be, should contact their local Police station or use the
Crimestoppers number or Safer Shetland Action Line."
Anyone with information about drug related activity can contact Lerwick
Police Station on 01595 694544, text 07921 00 99 22 or call Crimestoppers
24-7 on 0800 555 111.
11 February 08
Heating Oil Theft At Hempriggs
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a Theft at Brough Road,
Hempriggs between 14/12/07 and 07/02/08 whereby a quantity of heating oil
was stolen from within an outside storage tank.
Any persons with information regarding this theft and/or persons
responsible are requested to contact Wick Police Station.
11 February 08
Vandalism At Willowbank, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a Vandalism that occurred
when the front living room window of a house at 56 Willowbank, Wick was
broken about 1840 hours on the evening of Friday 8th February 2008. In
particular officers would like to speak to a small group of teenage youths
who were seen to run away from outside the house and into Leishman Avenue,
Wick immediately following this incident.
Any persons with information regarding this act of Vandalism and/or the
persons responsible are requested to contact Wick Police Station.
11 February 08
Broken Window At Park Avenue, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding a window that was
broken at Park Avenue Thurso, about 0100 hours on Friday 8th February
2008.
11 February 08
Theft From Mybster, Spittal
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding a theft of vehicle
brake system parts that occurred at Mybster Spittal between Wednesday 15th
August 2007 and Saturady 26th January 2008.
8 February 08
Wick Heroin Dealer Sentenced To Five Years
NORTHERN Constabulary today welcomed the sentence handed out to an
individual who was involved in the supply of heroin in the Caithness area
of the Highlands. Today at Wick Sheriff Court, George McPhee Harper (25)
was sentenced to five years in prison for his part in the supply of
illegal drugs through an organised network. This is viewed as a
major success for the Caithness and Sutherland Command Area's "Operation
Joker" which was set up to deal with the supply and misuse of heroin in
the Caithness and Sutherland Area.
Detective Sergeant Steve MacDonald, based at Wick said:
"It is a strategic priority in Caithness and Sutherland to target those
involved in the supply and distribution of controlled drugs. "Our
Pro-active approach to dealing with drug suppliers like George Harper has
been achieved with significant assistance from members of the community
who have demonstrated that they will not tolerate or be intimidated by
those intent on profiting from the many young lives affected by heroin
abuse." He added "It is evident from Operation Joker's outcome and other
recent seizures in the Northern Constabulary area, the successes we can
have when intelligence led policing is utilised."
Harper, formerly of Nicolson Street, Wick appeared from
custody. Police would urge anyone with information about drug dealing or
other drug related matters to contact their nearest police station or
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
27 January 08
Police Warning On Itinerant Traders
Northern Constabulary and Trading Standards Departments in the Highlands
and Islands are reminding members of the public to be on their guard
against unlicensed itinerant traders known to be operating in the
Highlands.
They are aware of itinerant traders selling goods door to door and are
advising householders to be particularly cautious when offered goods or
services at bargain prices.
Householders should ask themselves if the trader will still be around if
they need to complain about the quality of the goods or wish to return
them.
If any members of the public see anything of a suspicious nature with
regards unlicensed door to door traders they should contact their local
Police Station or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Alternatively they
can contact the Trading Standards Unit on 01463 228700
26 January 08
Do Not Give Your Bank Account Details To People Who Phone
Northern Constabulary would like to remind people in Caithness and
Sutherland not give their bank account details to people who telephone
them asking for this information. Banks and other organisations will not
ask for this information over the telephone.
If a call is received from someone purporting to be from a bank, and they
ask for any account number, code or password, it is likely to be an
attempt to obtain details for criminal purposes.
If you receive a telephone call of this nature, do not give out any
bank/personal information.
It is known that people in the local area have been targeted with such
calls in recent days.
26 January 08
Theft From House - Holborn Avenue, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to a theft from a house in
Holborn Avenue, Thurso. Overnight Tuesday 22/1/8, a male was disturbed
within the house. The householder later discovered stereo equipment and
footwear missing.
Any person with information please contact Duty Officer at Thurso Police
01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
26 January 08
Car Vandalised- Mackay Street, Castletown
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism that occurred
in the Mackay Street, Castletown, between mid day Saturday 19/01/08 and
2pm Monday 21/1/8. During this time, the bonnet of a Ford Ka has been
scratched.
Any person with information please contact Duty Officer at Thurso Police
01847893222. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
26 January 08
Door Damaged At Battery Road, Wick
At about 2150 hours Wednesday 16th January 2008 a front door of a property
in Battery Road Wick was damaged. The damage consists of the door having
been forced open which caused in to buckle inwards.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
26 January 08
Glass Door Broken At Willowbank, Wick
At about 2250 hours Thursday 20/12/07 damage was caused to a property in
Willowbank, Wick. The damage consisted of the glass in the front door
being smashed by an unknown object.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 January 07
NORTHERN CONSTABULARY LINK UP WITH EDUCATION AND
INDUSTRY TO PROMOTE ROAD SAFETY ACROSS THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
 NORTHERN Constabulary have been working
with the Construction Skills (formerly known as Construction Industry
Training Board or CITB), Inverness College, Institute of Advanced
Motorists and Highlands and Islands Fire & Rescue Service to educate young
apprentices on road safety and responsible driving. The informative road safety sessions took
place over the 4th and 5th of December 2007 and saw a total of 350
apprentices aged between 17 and 21 from over the Highlands and Islands in
attendance at the Longman Campus of the Inverness College.
19 January 08
Police Warning Not To Give Bank Details Over The Phone
Northern Constabulary would like to remind people in Caithness and
Sutherland not give their bank account details to people who telephone
them asking for this information. Banks and other organisations will not
ask for this information over the telephone.
If a call is received from someone purporting to be from a bank, and they
ask for any account number, code or password, it is likely to be an
attempt to obtain details for criminal purposes.
If you receive a telephone call of this nature, do not give out any
bank/personal information. It is known that people in the local area have
been targeted with such calls in recent days.
19 January 08
Window Broken At Barrogil Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident
of vandalism. About 1900 hours on 16th January 2008 a window was broken at
a property in Barrogill Street, Wick. Anyone who may have any information
regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged to
call Wick Police station.
Any person with information please contact Constable Macleod 597 or Duty
Officer at Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left
anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 January 08
Property in Battery Road Wick Damaged
At about 2150 hours Wednesday 16th January 2008 a front door of a property
in Battery Road Wick was damaged. The damage consists of the door having
been forced open which caused in to buckle inwards.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
19 January 08
Tyre Damage - Claredon Place, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for information regarding damage caused to
a tyre on a van, as it was parked on Claredon Place, Thurso between
1945hrs on Thursday 17th January 2008 and 0830hrs on Friday 18th January
2008.
Any person with information please contact Thurso Police station on 01847
893222. Information can also be left anonymously by using CRIMESTOPPERS
0800 555111. Reference:- NJ/763/8
19 January 08
Door Smashed At Willowbank, Wick
At about 2250 hours Thursday 20/12/07 damage was caused to a property in
Willowbank, Wick. The damage consisted of the glass in the front door
being smashed by an unknown object.
Any person with information please contact PC 302 McLay or Duty Officer at
Wick Police 01955603551. Information can also be left anonymously by using
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555111
15 January 08
Vandalism - Ashley Court, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a vandalism in Ashley
court, Wick, between 1800hrs on 14/01/2008 and 0400hrs on 15/12/2007
whereby a window in one of the flats was broken. Any persons with
information regarding this vandalism to contact Wick Police Station.
15 January 08
Green Passat Vandalised At Willowbank, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to an incident of Vandalism
which occurred between 2200 hours on Friday 11th January and 1100 hours on
Sunday 12th January 2008. Between these times a green VW Passat parked on
Willowbank as dented and scratched.
NJ/ 524/08 refers
7 January 08
REDUCTION IN NUMBER
OF DRINK DRIVERS IN HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
MIRRORS PICTURE ACROSS SCOTLAND
POLICE say they are pleased at the reduction in the number of people
caught drink driving at the end of this year’s Festive Road Safety
Campaign. A total of 61 drink drivers were detected during this year’s
four-week campaign, compared to 75 in 2006/2007. Only one drug drivers was
detected during this year’s campaign. The final week of the campaign saw
13 drink drivers detected, compared to 22 during the same period last
year. Police believe that one of the reasons for the decrease could be the
beginning of a change in attitudes towards the dangerous practice of drink
driving.
7 January 08
Cars Vandalised in Pultneytown Area of Wick
Between 1800 hours and 2025hrs on Friday 5th January 2008, a number of
cars were vandalised in the Pulteneytown area of Wick. Police are keen to
speak to any witnesses who saw a male acting suspiciously in the area at
the time.
Any persons with information relating to this incident is requested to
contact PC563 Macleod at Wick Police Station or Crimestoppers 0800 555
111.
NJ 196/08 refers.
7 January 08
Assault - Bridge Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding an assault that
took place on Bridge Street, Wick about 0410hrs on Saturday 5th January
2008. Officers would be interested in speaking with two males that were
seen running away from the location, and a male who was walking a dog in
the area around this time.
7 January 08
Vandalism At Thurso High School
Police at Thurso are investigating a vandalism where a window was broken
and a polytunnel was ripped between the hours of 1300 and 1400 hours
Wednesday 02/01/2008 at The High School Thurso
7 January 08
Windows Broken At New Flats - Williamson Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an
incident of vandalism. Between 2300hrs on 31st December 2007 and 1100hrs
on 3rd January 2008 windows were broken at the new flats at Silver
Darlings Close, Wick. Anyone who may have any information regarding this
incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged to call Wick
Police station.
7 January 08
Window Broken At St Clair Arms Hotel, Castletown
Between 2000 hours on 01/01/08 and 1115 hours on 02/01/08, a window in
the public bar of the St Clair Arms Hotel, Main Street, Castletown,
Caithness, was smashed by means unknown
7 January 08
Windows Smashed At Youth Club, Millbank Road, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding an incident which
happened between 1600hours Friday 28ST December and 1500 hours Sunday
30th December 2007, at Thurso Youth Club, Millbank Road, Thurso, when a
number of windows were smashed
7 January 08
Vandalism At Pennyland Primary School, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding an incident which
happened between 1400hours Friday 21ST December and 1400 hours Friday
28th December 2007, at Pennyland Primary School, Thurso, when a window
was smashed and a bird table broken.
7 January 08
Caravan Damaged At Janet Street, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses after the window of a
caravan parked in Janet Street, Thurso was damaged between 2315 hours on
Friday 21 December 2007 and 2240 hours on Saturday 22 December 2007.
7 January 08
Car Damaged At Nicolson Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an
incident of vandalism. Between 1900hrs on 2nd January 2008 and 3rd
January 2008 a vehicle was damaged at Nicolson Street, Wick. Anyone who
may have any information regarding this incident or seen anyone
suspicious in the area is urged to call Wick Police station.
3 January 08
Vandalism Nicolson Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an
incident of vandalism. Between 2200hrs on 2nd January 2008 and 0730hours
on 3rd January 2008 a vehicle was damaged Nicolson Street, Wick. The
damage consisted of three tyres being slashed.
Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident or seen
anyone suspicious in the area is urged to call Wick Police station.
3 January 08
Car Damaged At Princes Street, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding a car that was
damaged on Princess Street Thurso between 2030 hours on Monday 31st
December 2007 and 0655 hours on Wednesday 2nd January 2008.
3 January 08
Window Damaged At Wellington Street, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an
incident of vandalism. About 2230hrs on 02nd January 2008 a window was
damaged at an address in Wellington street Wick. Anyone who may have any
information regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the
area is urged to call Wick Police station
3 January 08
Freswick Traffic Collision Update
Wick Police would like to issue an update to a previous media release
regarding a Road Traffic Collision that occurred between a lorry and a
car on Saturday 22nd December 2007 on the A99 in the Freswick area of
Caithness. Further enquiry has revealed that the driver of the lorry did
stop at the scene of the collision and the matter has since been
resolved.
Initial information in the previously issued media release had indicated
that the driver of the lorry had failed to stop following the collision.
3 January 08
Car Tyre Slashed At Round House, Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses in connection with an
incident of vandalism. Between 2200hrs on 30th December 2007 and
0900hours on 31st December 2007 a vehicle was damaged, The damage
consisted of all four road tyres being slashed. This occurred near to
the Roundhouse at Wick Harbour. Anyone who may have any information
regarding this incident or seen anyone suspicious in the area is urged
to call Wick Police station.
3 January 08
Shop Window Damaged High Street, Wick
Between 1730 hrs 29/12/07 and 1030 hrs 31/12/07 a shop window in High
Street Wick was damaged. The damage consists of the window receiving a
large crack. It is unknown at this time if the damage was caused
deliberately or by accident.
3 January 08
Several Cars Vandalised At St Peters Road, Thurso
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses regarding a number of cars
that were damaged on St Peters Road Thurso, between Sunday 30th December
2007 and Monday 31st December 2007.
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