UPDATE Thurs 13th NOV.

The Police have investigated further and have now concluded that all the correct licences and permissions were in place.  They are no longer investigating this occurrence but continue to advise that if residents find cold callers intimidating, then a sign on the door or adjacent window will significantly reduce that risk.  The PCSO will drop some leaflets into the farm shop and we hope more will be made available from Adam Dance’s office.

Update ends.

A cold caller has been operating in the village this morning and has already upset a number of people.

There is an organisation that minibuses ex-prisoners around the country with ID and a letter of introduction. While this may seem a worthy cause to support, their activities often result in stress and fear from homeowners, many of which might be elderly, female and living alone. As a result, the Police require them to inform the authorities of which areas they are working in. It appears that no permission was sought today and so the Police are treating this as a crime and are investigating. We may see increased Police activity as a result. If anyone has doorbell CCTV of this person, the police have asked if it can be forwarded to them.

This has happened occasionally over the last few years and while it does cause hightened awareness and stress at the time, so far there have been no reports of theft or violence as a result.

Please remember that you do not have to open your door to strangers. If you feel under threat or see a crime taking place, call 999. If you are suspicious or want to report information to the police that might help them apprehend a criminal or in this case, the organisation that has enabled him, please call 101. Any information may help the Police stop this action.

Unless you feel completely in control of the situation, while it may seem helpful to purchase items from this man, Police advice is not to, as it might result in further pressure to buy. The best action is to ask them politely to leave.

Adam Dance’s office has also been informed and it is hoped that he will provide some “No Cold Caller” stickers that will be distibuted to those that want them, if they arrive.

While I hope most people would support the rehabilitation of criminals, North Perrott is probably not the place to carry out this sort of action and certainly not without the full knowledge of the Police and Parish Council.

Following the previous post about thieves being disturbed last night.

Thursday 12th June

Do you have CCTV or a doorbell camera covering the main road A3066 in North Perrott or Haselbury?

23.53hrs – There was a break in on the main road at Haselbury (they may well have been active before that?). Two people believed to arrived by vehicle just beforehand.

01.30hrs – two people were disturbed behind a property on the main road in North Perrott.  It is possible that they left the village at speed, heading South towards Misterton.

If anyone has CCTV or pictures from a doorbell camera that may have picked up possible vehicles around these times, please get in touch and we will put you in touch with the police.

There’s a thief about…….

Thursday 12th June

WARNING ⚠️

I had 2 opportunists poking around my property last night at 1.30 am . checking vehicles and generally looking about, I charged out of bed to give chase but I obviously I disturbed them . They speed off towards the village in a 4×4 truck. Keep your eyes and ears about. !!!😡

Please don’t be concerned, burglaries are extremely rare in North Perrott but unattended garages, garden sheds and gates should be regularly monitored for signs of intruders.

If you think you have had a “prowler”, please report on 101 or 999 if caught in the act.

Giving the Police extra intelligence may help them apprehend or convict a criminal if they know when and where they are operating that night.

Keep safe!

Last night (Sunday 9th Feb), someone attempted to break into the Manor Farm out builldings. Padlocks were cut and an attempt was made to force at least one door. Currently it is not thought that entry was actually made and it appears nothing was taken.

It is thought that entry may have been made from the Manor Drive and accross the garden and further onto the barns. If anyone saw suspicious activity, please report it to the Police.

As ever, please report any suspicious activity to the police without delay. Dial 999 for a crime in progress or 101 to report suspicious activity. Please keep an eye out for garden gates that might have been left open or sheds that have been entered at night.

Rural crime is very low in our area but we can all help each other by reporting suspicious activity and keeping gates and sheds locked at night.