Parcel Mule Alert 02/09/2015

People are being targeted to become “Parcel Mules” as part of a reshipping scam, which results in them handling stolen goods and losing out financially. 
 
Victims are predominantly recruited through job advertisements and dating websites. They are persuaded to have items delivered to their addresses, and to pay for postage before sending the items elsewhere. Victims are contacted through Freelancer websites and invited to become a “Freight Forwarder” as an employment opportunity. The work is advertised as processing packages and forwarding them to clients.
 

Read more: Parcel Mule Alert 02/09/2015

Mountain Bike Found In Local Residents Field 26/08/2015

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Message sent by Phil Brandreth (Police, PCSO, Western Rural NPU)

Good Afternoon, 

A red Apollo youth mountain bike has been found in a local residents field in the Frodsham area. If you would like to see pictures of the bike please email PCSO Phil Brandreth.

Are you familiar with anyone who rides this bike?
Have you lost a similar bike?
Have you had a bike stolen?

If you have any information on this please email PCSO Phil Brandreth 21596 on

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Regards
Phil Brandreth
PCSO21596
Chester LPU

Found (another) Bike In The Frodsham Area 29/08/2015

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Message sent by Phil Brandreth (Police, PCSO, Western Rural NPU)

Good Morning,
I have been made aware that another push bike has been found in the Frodsham area.
The bike is a black Elite Viking Targa. It has front white suspension.  The bike looks like a youths bike as the seat is raised very high. If you have lost your bike or been victim of a bike theft of a similar model please contact me as soon as possible. If you need to see a picture of the bike please reply to this message.
Many thanks and hope everyone has a nice Bank Holiday weekend.
Regards
Phil Brandreth
PCSO21596
Chester LPU

Local Update From Pcso Phil Brandreth 22/08/2015

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Message sent by Phil Brandreth (Police, PCSO, Western Rural NPU)

Unfortunately there has been a theft of push bikes from a garden shed in Sutton Weaver between 20:00hrs on 19/08/2015 and 11:00 hrs on 20/08/2015. If you live around the Cedar Avenue area of Sutton Weaver please check all sheds and garages to make sure you have not been targeted. If you do notice anything suspicious please call 101 or email myself on
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I will be carrying out bike marking on Monday 24th August at 11:00hrs at Helsby Library and at 13:00hrs at Kingsley Community Centre. I am aware this is on a weekday where a number of people work so the next event I set up will be on a weekend very soon.

Many thanks

Phil Brandreth
PCSO 21596
Chester LPU