CRIME PREVENTION
Over the past few months Appleby NPT has suffered from burglaries of business premises. Offenders have forced doors and windows and have targeted cash tills and safes. In some cases windows have been left insecure or open. We would ask that you review your physical security of your premises and your security routines. If anyone would like any further advice on this please get in touch with Cumbria Constabulary on 0845 33 00 247.
Please help us in making Appleby NPT an unprofitable area for travelling criminals to visit. Keep your property secure and continue to report any suspicious vehicles or persons in our area.
CRIME UPDATE
Kendal Calling
The Kendal Calling music festival was held at Lowther between 29th July and 1st August. A zero tolerance approach was adopted by the organisers of the event and the police. 85 festival goers were arrested for possession of a variety of controlled drugs and some for intending to supply drugs. There were no incidents of disorder although there were some thefts from tents.
Burglaries
Between 22nd and the 23rd of July thieves entered a farm building at Askham and stole a trails bike, portable welder, a generator, strimmer and a chain saw.
On the 13th August a lawnmower was stolen from an address in Helton. The lawnmower was later recovered in the Penrith area. Enquiries are on going.
Theft of bike
On the 25th July between 10:00 and 11:30 a Nickel Silver Trek Racing bike was stolen from Wet Sleddale near Shap. The bike was chained to a road sign.
Theft From Unattended Motor Vehicle
Between 10:00 and 13:00 on 30th of July a vehicle parked at Haweswater reservoir. The vehicle had its window smashed and numerous items taken.
Male Arrested For Assault
On the 7th August a male was arrested for assault after a fight started at the Kings Arms Hotel in Shap.