POLICE in Wrexham made "proactive" arrests in the last 24 hours.
North Wales Police's Wrexham City team arrested suspected shoplifters, burglars and alleged perpertrators of assaults.
Inspector Luke Hughes said: "I'll start with a quick appeal on behalf of my colleagues in Wrexham Rural yesterday afternoon. A silver, high top transit van was stolen from Bangor on Dee – it has distinctive ladders on the rear and roof bars. Tthe registration number is FV08OBK – it is likely parked up someone so please report anything suspicious and remember it is likely that the bad guys changed the registration plates and/or alter its appearance, if suspicious let us know.
"Also I am aware that a VW Golf “R” in black has been stolen from the Shropshire area. I would therefore be very keen for you to report any incidents of suspicious activity involving ANY dark VW Golfs please, including if parked up in unusual places. We know the plate has been changed so focus on the vehicle not the plates."
A timeline of incidents the Wrexham City team dealt with in the last 24 hours is as follows:
Wednesday:
11.07am – High value shoplifting reported – likely linked to regional crime – shaving products stolen (for resale) officers attending today to record details and review CCTV.
1.56pm – Report of anti social behaviour in the form of E-bikes / Off-road bikes being ridden and causing upset in the area of Queensway/Gwenfro. The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is aware of the increased use of these bikes and ad-hoc gatherings taking place.
Inspector Hughes said: "Note to those organising – please find more appropriate privately owned land to use, you can ride to your hearts content. Using them on public open spaces will not end well and your bikes will be seized, we genuinely don’t want to ruin your fun but you are upsetting people so please be considerate."
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3.40pm – Wanted male located in Tan y Coed – arrested on suspicion of assault, breach of police bail, theft, domestic burglary and failing to appear in court. He remains in custody and will be attending court this morning.
4.02pm – High value shoplifting Plas Coch Retail Park – named suspect. Enquiries ongoing to locate / arrest.
4.08pm – Theft at Prices Lane allotments. Broad beans stolen between August 16 and 17. Inspector Hughes said: "Clearly emotive as someone has taken a lot of time and effort to grow. NPT to continue work, I would encourage owners to utilise CCTV / wildlife camera to aid future identification. Or if you know who is doing this, spill the beans, please."
4.13pm – Suspected shoplifter arrested Ruthin Road, charged and remanded. Will be in court this morning. He was also in breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order preventing him entering any retail stores in Wrexham.
6.26pm – Missing person enquiries for external force, female believed to be in the Wrexham – enquiries ongoing.
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6.48pm – Report of ASB/disorder on Westminster Drive. Reports of teenagers fighting – officers attend the area and no persons identified.
6.56pm – Nelson Street – youths causing issues and repot of smashed bottle. NPT will visit the area today and increase presence in the evenings.
7.19pm – Missing person enquiries – female left hospital, and staff have concerns – located safe and well and now receiving care.
7.34pm – Vehicle made off without paying for fuel. Vehicle now linked to three offences and appears deliberate – officers collating and will progress.
10pm – Suspicious persons /vehicle on Newquay Drive. A black VW Golf driving slowly along the street – officers attend and vehicle not located. Inspector Hughes said: "Thank you for the report and we appreciate the vigilance, it could be linked the stolen vehicle mentioned above."
Thursday:
12.16am – Officers on patrol locate a male in need of medical attention on Rhosddu road – appropriate help offered and support now in place.
12.30am – Officers on patrol stop a male appeared to be tampering with parked vehicles on Ruabon Road. He is arrested and resists – remains in custody for interview this morning.
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