Crime round-up

SEVERAL power tools have been stolen from a rural village.

Between 3pm and 4pm on September 5, a number of power tools were taken from Furlong Lane, Alstonefield.

Three chainsaws and a 13feet pole saw were taken while left unattended for a short time.

If anyone has any information in relation to the theft or the whereabouts of the chainsaws they should contact Police on 101, by Facebook or on Twitter.

▶ Two signs have been stolen from a location on Tenford Lane in Tean. This occurred between 11.30am and 12.15pm on September 26.

▶ Police are appealing for information after it appears someone was disturbed while attempting to take a cement mixer from Greenfield, Biddulph. This took place on the evening of September 23.

A strap holding was cut and police are aware of previous attempts in the area.

If anyone has information they are asked to call police on 101 and quote incident number 840 of September 23.

▶ Residents have been warned to be aware of a scam e-mail from people calling themselves ‘The TV Licensing Authority’ saying that they cannot continue to issue a TV licence to them as the residents had made a mistake.

“A reminder that if you wish to apply for a TV Licence or have a query regarding your existing TV Licence, only visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk or call them on 0300 790

6130 and do not under any circumstances provide your bank details over links within these e-mails as it is more than likely to be a scam,” said a police statement.

Residents have been urged to pass this information on to vulnerable friends and relatives.

Anyone with information on any incident can contact Staffordshire Police on the

101 number.

Alternatively, witnesses can contact Crimestoppers, which is an independent charity helping law enforcement to locate criminals and help solve crimes.

They can be contacted anonymously 24/7 on 0800 555 111.