Added: 27/05/2008

Category: Suffolk Constabulary

Indecent exposure – Bury St Edmunds
A 36 year old man from Bury St Edmunds, arrested on Friday 23rd May on suspicion of indecent exposure and outraging public decency, following incidents in Out Westgate on 21st May, Springfield Road on 13th May and Beeton's Way on 21st May, has been released on police bail, to return to Bury St Edmunds Police Station on 25th June.

Criminal damage – Haverhill
Templars Court, Haverhill between 11.30am 22/05/08 and 6.30am 23/05/08 Both taillights on a beige Jaguar have been broken whilst parked on a driveway. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Antony Orr at Haverhill Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Accosting - Haverhill
Western Avenue, Haverhill between 6pm and 6.30pm 22/05/08 A 9 year old girl has been followed by a man in a small white car as she walked along Beech Grove. As she approached Western Avenue she saw the man walking towards her with an arm outstretched, she ran off. Shortly afterwards she was walking back in the opposite direction and the man followed her again on foot, she ran off down an alleyway. The man is described as of Asian appearance, middle aged, of medium build with mousey hair and blue eyes and was wearing skinny jeans, a t-shirt and a striped cardigan. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Sarah Reavill at Haverhill Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft from motor vehicle - Barrow
Papeley Meadow, Barrow between 9pm 19/05/08 and 9am 22/05/08 Offenders have gained entry to an insecure blue Fiat Multipla and stolen a DVD player and a sat nav. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Dean Bailey at Horringer Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft – Bury St Edmunds
Abbotsbury Road, Bury St Edmunds between 9pm 22/05/08 and 6.30am 23/05/08 A stone bird bath has been stolen from a front garden. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Ken Illsley at the Bury West Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Criminal damage - Haverhill
Duddery Hill, Haverhill between 6.15pm and 6.30pm 21/05/08 A group of around four male youths have sprayed graffiti onto sheds at an allotment, a lock was also forced on a shed and bean wire was cut. The youths are described as around 14 years old, wearing dark clothing, one was black and the others white. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Terri Thomas-Hay at Haverhill Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary – Bury St Edmunds
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds between 9.30pm 23/05/08 and 7am 24/05/08 Offenders have broken into a shed by removing the lock and stolen a mans sliver and black Giant bike. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Paul Fox at the Bury Central Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft – Bury St Edmunds
Cumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds between 11.30pm 22/05/08 and 8am 23/05/08 A yucca plant in a blue pot and a child’s buggy have been stolen from a front garden. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Ken Illsley at the Bury West Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft – Bury St Edmunds
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds between 10.20am and 11.10am 24/05/08 A purse has been stolen from a woman’s handbag as she shopped in the town centre on a busy market day. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PCSO Louise Critchley at the Bury Central Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary – Haverhill
Hundon Place, Haverhill between 4pm 18/05/08 and 3.20pm 24/05/08 Offenders have broken into a garage by cutting a padlock and stolen a green Harley Davidson 1200 motorbike, registration Y643OPV. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Guy Ainsworth at Haverhill Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please note this crime is being linked to a burglary in Lakenheath, as reported below.

Burglary – Market Weston
The Street, Market Weston between 11pm 25/05/08 and 9.30am 26/05/08 Offenders have broken into a pub cellar by forcing a door and stolen alcohol. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Paul Wilding at Horringer Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft – Bardwell
Bowbeck, Bardwell between 9.10pm and 11.10pm 25/05/08 A 16 foot galvanised steel Ifor Williams trailer has been stolen from the back of a house. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Clare Mowson at the St Edmundsbury Rural North Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Criminal damage - Barton Mills
Wiggin Close, Barton Mills between 5pm 23/05/08 and 7.30am 24/05/08 Graffiti has been sprayed on a shed. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Lesley Sloman at the Iceni Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft from motor vehicles - Brandon
The Chase, Brandon between 12am and 7.30am 24/05/08 Offenders have gained entry to a blue Saab and a silver Honda on a driveway and stolen an iPod, a Blackberry and a sat nav. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Cris Reynolds at Brandon Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary - Lakenheath
Caudle Avenue, Lakenheath between 7.50am 23/05/08 and 1.20am 24/05/08 Offenders have broken into a garage by damaging a lock and stolen a black Harley Davidson motorbike, registration G645XFP. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Verdun Baptist at Brandon Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please note this crime is being linked to a burglary in Haverhill, as reported above. Photos of the bike are attached.

Theft from motor vehicle - Brandon
Lode Street, Brandon between 11.30pm 23/05/08 and 1pm 24/05/08 Offenders have broken into a black Nissan Ultima by smashing a window and stolen an iPod, a laptop, a mobile phone and a stereo. Owners are reminded to remove items of value from their vehicles whilst unattended. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Liam Garrard at the Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary - Lakenheath
Springfield Drive, Lakenheath between 10am 24/05/08 and 10.30am 25/05/08 Offenders have gained entry to house and stolen a laptop. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Paul Makins at Newmarket CID on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft of motor vehicle - Brandon
High Street, Brandon between 10pm 25/05/08 and 8am 25/05/08 A blue Mercedes people carrier, registration P68PLX has been stolen from a hotel car park. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Adam Haylock at Brandon Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft from motor vehicle - Newmarket
New Cheveley Road, Newmarket at around 11.30pm 25/05/08 Offenders have broken into a Mitsubishi breakdown truck but the alarm sounded. Two males ran from the scene towards the allotments. A sat nav, iPod and a black holdall were stolen. The first male is described as 5 foot 9 inches tall, of slim build with long dark hair and was wearing dark jogging bottoms and a jacket. The second male is described as wearing similar clothing. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Sharon Coe at Newmarket Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary - Eye
Cross Street, Eye between 5.15pm 22/05/08 and 8.45am 23/05/08 Offenders have broken into an office by forcing a window and stolen cash and a laptop. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Colin Taylor at Eye Police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Attempted burglary - Botesdale
Market Place, Botesdale between 4.10am and 4.25am 26/05/08 Two males have attempted to break into an estate agents by smashing a window but were disturbed and ran off towards Rickinghall. The first male is described as around 5 foot 10 inches tall, of stocky build and was wearing a dark blue puffa jacket, a white hat and a black scarf. The second man was carrying a hammer. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Duncan Etchells at Stowmarket CID on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary - Botesdale
The Street, Botesdale between 12am and 7.50am 26/05/08 Offenders have gained entry to a house and stolen a handbag, cash and a digital camera. The purse was found near the chapel with cash and cards missing. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Duncan Etchells at Stowmarket CID on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary - Rickinghall
The Street, Rickinghall between 1pm 24/05/08 and 9.15am 26/05/08 Offenders have broken into a house by forcing a window, it is unclear at this time if anything has been stolen. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to DC Duncan Etchells at Stowmarket CID on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please note police are linking the above three crimes.

Theft - Rattlesden
Top Road, Rattlesden between 7pm 25/05/08 and 7am 26/05/08 Two field gates and a padlock and chain have been stolen from a field opposite a farm. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Graham Haygreen at the Mid Suffolk West Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Criminal damage - Belstead
Chapel Lane, Belstead between 12.30am and 8.10am 23/05/08 A window has been broken at the front of a house. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Ian Doyle at the East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft from motor vehicle - Brantham
Brooklands Road, Brantham between 6pm 16/05/08 and 7am 17/05/08 Both car badges have been stolen from a Renault Megane. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Ian Grimsey at the East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary – Capel St Mary
The Street, Capel St Mary between 5.30pm 21/05/08 and 7.30am 22/05/08 Offenders have broken into a portacabin and outbuildings on a building site by smashing a window and unscrewing hinges and stolen power tools. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Ian Grimsey at the East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft - Ipswich
Nine Acres, Ipswich between 21/05/08 and 23/05/08 A 12 foot blue and white boat has been stolen from its mooring on the Rover Gipping. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to Sgt Bryan Scanlan at the East Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft of motor vehicle - Edwardstone
Mill Green, Edwardstone between 7pm 25/05/08 and 8.30am 26/05/08 A red Rover 618, registration T341ASR has been stolen from a grassed area outside a house, it contained tools, paperwork and clothing. Calls in relation to this incident should be made to PC Glen Boreham at the Central Babergh Safer Neighbourhood Team on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.