Rogue trader warning – Halesworth and Suffolk-wide
Police are warning residents in Halesworth and across Suffolk to be on the alert after receiving reports of potential rogue traders operating in the area. Police have received two reports in the past two days of suspicious callers to addresses in Halesworth. In one of the incidents, on Monday afternoon, 20 April, a householder was approached and told that work needed doing on his roof. When informed that work had only recently been done on the roof the trader left. The caller is described as in his mid 30s to early 40s, around 6ft tall and of heavy build. In the other incident, also on Monday afternoon, two men visited an address and persuaded the occupant into letting them do some gardening work. After just a few minutes work they demanded he hand over a large sum of cash. The occupant refused to pay and the men they knocked over bins outside the address before leaving.

Police are urging all residents to be alert when dealing with any doorstep callers. Never agree to have any work done if you are not happy or feel pressurised. If you think you need any gardening or work on your house you should get several quotes from legitimate companies before agreeing to have any work done. Do not let anyone into your home without proper identification and if in any doubt please call officers immediately using 999.

Theft from shop – Lowestoft
A black laptop computer was stolen from a store on the North Quay Retail Park around 5.55pm yesterday, Tuesday 21 April. On viewing CCTV a group of five people – three men and two women – were seen entering the store and walking towards the computer section. One of the women then took the computer before the group left the store, making no attempt to pay. It is possible the group may have then got into a green people carrier-type vehicle. The offender is described of being of Asian/ Middle Eastern appearance.

Did you see the incident or do you have any information about the thief? Anyone who can help is asked to call PC 1416 Pallett at Lowestoft on 01986 835300.

Burglary – Walberswick
A till containing cash was stolen after someone entered a shop at The Green at Walberswick between 3.30pm and 5.20pm on Friday 17 April. It is known the area was busy that day – were you there? Did you see someone with the cash register? Or do you have any information about who took the till or where it is now? Anyone who can help is asked to call PC 1233 Rose on 01986 835300.

Street meet invite - Worlingham
If you live in Worlingham you're invited along to a local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) 'street meet' being held this Saturday, 25 April. From 9am your local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Laura Le Surf will be at Worlingham Pharmacy to give you the opportunity to meet her and discuss any issues of concern. She will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, to give crime reduction tips and advice and to listen if you wish to raise any local problems that you think need addressing.

Criminal damage – Leiston
The outer pane of glass in a double glazed window at a house in Seaward Avenue was smashed around 10.30pm on Wednesday 15 April. Anyone who saw the incident or who has any information about who caused the damage is asked to call PC 828 Bloomfield at Leiston on 01986 835300.