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Due to the number of reports of anti social behaviour and littering at Sutton Park over the last few days, Inspector Chughtai has authorised a dispersal order to be in place. There will an increased police presence and officers will be patrolling the parks this evening.
After a busy weekend in Sutton Park last week, a sense of calmness has returned. Thanks to all of the excellent volunteers and Park Rangers who helped to clean the rubbish and waste.
We would like to say a big congratulations to PCSO Walton who is doing an amazing job working with and caring for the homeless around Sutton Coldfield and has been recognised for his selfless commitment.
Keeping our NHS staff at Good Hope hospital safe. We were also pleased to see so many of you social distancing when patrolling the shops across Sutton.
#StayHomeSaveLives
PCSO Dan Walton from Sutton Trinity neighbourhood team attended
@Crufts
on Sunday with training police dog Mulder🐶. PD Mulder We look forward to seeing you working on our streets🚓🚔.
#communityengagement
@WMPolice
PC Harris and Insp Chughtai have been out on the bikes and covered just over 20 miles across Sutton and Erdington , really pleased with how our communities are observing social distancing, we know how hard it is, especially with weather like this so Thank You
#StayHomeSaveLives
ANPR hit whilst patrolling Wylde Green, car had a marker for serious injury by careless and fail to stop at scene of RTC and fail to report. Driver located after foot enquires all around the shopping centre and arrested and vehicle seized
Log 2998 - 18/11/23
#safersutton
Earlier today we were alerted to a robbery in
#SuttonColdfield
... We quickly put a call in to
@responsewmp
who stopped a group matching the description of the suspects at Gravelly Hill train station.
1⃣ stolen phone found
1⃣ stun gun recovered
3⃣ in custody
#result
#teamwork
👍
Sutton Trinity Neighbourhood officers are out early conducting a very snowy patrol. ❄❄❄❄
Make sure that you give plenty of time for your journeys and most importantly drive safe.
#SafeRoadsForAll
One male arrested after motorbike gang car jacked a vehicle in Sutton Coldfield,officers pursued offenders. Vehicle recovered and offender in custody.
#stay
vigilant
#sutton
police
#wmptraffic
It's another eerily quiet morning in Sutton Town Centre. However, that does mean that the community are following government advice and socially distancing.
Thanks to everyone for co operating and being sensible.
#SocialDistancing
Due to recent gatherings and ASB in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre and Sutton Park, a Section 35 dispersal order has been authorised to run between 14:00 and 00:00 today. Local officers will be supported by extra resources to keep our local community safe.
We have been patrolling Sutton Park, engaging with local residents and explaining the importance of
#StayHomeSaveLives
whilst patrolling key locations. Thank you for your positivity and being considerate with social distancing. We will get through this difficult time together.
Eagle eyed officers were on patrol this morning when they came across this vehicle which presented itself abandoned, further checks completed = Stolen Vehicle recovered ✅ One happy owner will be reunited 👍
#SecureYourVehicle
#CombattingCarCrime
🚗
@WMPolice
Officers have arrested a suspected Burglar as they attempted to make off from an address in Wylde Green.
Our eagle eyed
@dronesWMP
have then found a stolen vehicle a short distance away....that vehicle was registered stolen from a burglary in Solihull.
#oneteam
#safersutton
Sutton officers are patrolling the town centre, supermarkets, pharmacies and Sutton Park. Great to see lots of social distancing and also some great art work that has made our day! Thank you!
#StayHomeSavesLives
#ARREST
| Two boys have been arrested for robbery in Sutton Coldfield.
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were arrested on 18 December (Mon) for robbery at a fast food restaurant in Lower Parade,
#SuttonColdfield
, where they brandished a knife and a hammer before robbing an individual.
A misuse of drugs warrant has been executed on the Falcon Lodge estate of Sutton Coldfield early this morning. Four people currently awaiting interview. Drugs will not be tolerated and we will let ourselves in
#knockknock
@ErdingtonWMP
After we have received drugs intelligence from Good Hope Hospital the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood team have worked in conjunction with "Delph" who works for
@WMPDogs
searching the surrounding grounds.
#wholetthedogsout
@GoodHopeUHB
As well as the four arrests on the 28th May in relation to the robberies in Sutton. This morning we have also made an arrest in relation to the handbag snatch that happened in Boldmere. Great teamwork from West Midlands police
#WMNow
#safercommunity
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West Midlands Police & Staffordshire Police have conducted another joint patrol this evening around the location of Sutton Coldfield Town Centre. Partnership working is key to reducing crime and disorder across our neighbouring forces.
@WMPolice
@LichfieldPolice
#THISWORKMATTERS
Officers are patrolling Sutton Park this evening. We were alerted by members of the public to a group causing damage to some boats, they were quickly identified and have now been dealt with.
#staysafe
Good Morning, the Highbridge Road Community Speedwatch is in position and in the first half hour, 4 cars have broken the speed limit and will be receiving a letter from the community regarding their driving and as we type another car has just joined the list...
Officers on patrol as part of
#OperationTriton
have been enforcing parking across Sutton Coldfield. The poor parking of these vehicles have resulted in them being ticketed
#SaferSutton
Good News, two offenders have been arrested for several burglaries in the Sutton Coldfield area. Due to an increase in reported burglaries, this is a great result for WMP and our residents.
#crimeprevention
Sutton Trinity officers have been patrolling the Sutton Town Centre’s Farmers Market this afternoon and have came across a very familiar face👍..... Great to see everyone in Sutton Coldfield enjoying their day.
@scgracechurch
@WMPolice
@GordonRamsay
#LoveOurParks
| Please remember, whilst visiting parks and open spaces in Sutton Coldfield...
🟢 Use bins provided or take your rubbish home.
🟢 Stay safe, keep valuables out of sight.
🟢 Most of all enjoy the park, treat it with respect
#CleanerBrum
#WeLoveSuttonColdfield
West Midlands Police and The Gracechurch shopping centre in
#SuttonColdfield
have teamed up to support The Daniel Baird Foundation which campaigns for bleed kits to be installed in locations accessible to the public.
West Midlands Police & Staffordshire Police have worked in partnership this evening to carry out proactive policing patrols in order to prevent and reduce crime and disorder across our borders 👍.
#GREAT
TEAMWORK
@LichfieldPolice
@WMPolice
Night time patrols in Sutton Town Centre. Expecting everybody to follow new restrictions in pubs and bars tonight. We know our community always leads by example!
@WMPolice
Four Oaks Neighbourhood Team working alongside
@WMPRHRT
and WM Fire Brigade,carrying out
#closepass
in Four Oaks today. Education for drivers keeping our cyclists safe. Several drivers eyesight tested and one licence restricted.
PCSO Walton from the Sutton Trinity Team was alerted to some suspicious behaviour in Sutton Coldfield Town Centre. He located this very large bag of cannabis that had been hidden but not very well. This bag of drugs will now be off the streets and destroyed
#communitypolicing
Following reports of anti-social behaviour and community concerns in Rectory Park. The Sutton Trinity neighbourhood team have carried out a weapon sweep this morning. No weapons found
#opguardian
#wmnow
#safercommunities
We have partnered with Local business owner, Nash at Superior Barbers, Sutton Coldfield to offer ex-offenders free hair cuts before the next step in their rehabilitation. This is part of the crime commissioners successful offender to rehab scheme.
#communitywork
@WMPolice
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Todays weapon sweep at Sutton Coldfield Train Station has resulted in this offensive weapon being taken off the streets.
@Sutton_WMP
will continue to work with young people in the town to provide support and early intervention to those in need.
Due to the recent issues at Sutton Park a S.35 Disperal notice has been authorized. If you have any concerns please contact us on 101 or 999 if an emergency.
#ARRESTS
| We have arrested two more people as we continue to investigate a series of robberies in
#SuttonColdfield
.
We are investigating 9 robberies that have happened since 13 September where teenagers have been targeted for mobile phones.
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Officers have today patrolled the Sutton Coldfield Fun Run, A big well done to all those involved. Time to rest up now and enjoy the sunshine ☀️☀️🏃🏾🏃🏾♀️🏃🏻🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏿🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♀️
PC Malton & PCSO Broll-Wills have today recovered a stolen bike from King George's Wood and returned to it's rightful owner.
#Thisworkmatters
#CommunityEngagement
.
Huge thanks to a member of public for finding an 8" knife on Jockey Rd near the girls school and handing it over to our amazing Streetwatch volunteers who were litter picking whilst on patrol.
@BeaconStrollers
.
A life saved by getting it off the streets
Great work from Sutton Trinity officers who have arrested a male on suspicion of rape in Sutton Coldfield. This male has since been charged with two offences and remanded in custody.
#MakingOurCommunitiesSafer
@WMPolice
Due to reports of a planned gathering at Wyndley Leisure Centre, Insp Chughtai has authorised a dispersal order to run from 1700hrs today. Extra officers will be in the area enforcing this. These gatherings are distressing for local residents, a public safety issue and illegal.
Sutton officers have been patrolling Sutton Park this afternoon. Great to see social distancing from the majority and people staying positive during such testing times. Thank you. Remember, where possible stay inside.
#StayHomeSavesLives
Your Team: I am Rachel Darby, A/Insp for Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. This week we will be giving an insight into NHT policing, and some of the amazing work our officers do on your area. I do hope you enjoy!
#BE_MakingOurCommunitiesSafer
Super result, intelligence from the community, developed by our staff and then 3 of them planned and executed the warrant, they stayed on an extra 10 hours working a 19 hour shift to sort all the exhibits and paperwork out.
@CSuptMatShaer
@WayneCarterWMP
#RAID
: We seized two handguns & a stash of drugs during a raid in
#Birmingham
yesterday – and found one suspect hiding under a bed!
Drugs worth £115,000 recovered. 5 men arrested.
A great job triggered by info from the community. 👍👏
Full story ⬇️ ⬇️
Harvestfields Streetwatch and residents have been out and about tonight litter picking in the local park. Please remember to put your litter in a bin or take it home with you.
Remember seeing a tweet regarding trainee police dog Mulder? Sutton Trinity Neighbourhood team would like to share the good news that PD Mulder has successfully been selected to work for the Metropolitan Police.
We wish you all the best in your policing career. 🐾🐾
@WMPolice
Highbridge Community Speedwatch have been on Goldieslie Road this morning and within the first 5 minutes 7 vehicles were recorded over the 30mph speed limit.
Continuing to respond to more community concerns Sutton Trinity officers have carried out another speed watch this afternoon. Once again a number of drivers will be hearing from us.
#saferRoads
#communityconcerns
Thanks to our
@Trafficwmp
colleagues, 2 males were arrested early hours this morning for attempting to break into a house in Sutton.They were
#arrested
following a pursuit in a car stolen from another area. Please visit WMP website for crime prevention
@ErdingtonWMP
@CMPG
Pupils from a local school are engaging with West Midlands Police on our junior PCSO scheme and have had fun changing their uniform for the day!
#futurerecruits
#connectandbuild
Thanks for another act of kindness in the community. Vesey Pharmacy in Sutton Coldfield have supplied officers with anti bacterial hand sanitizer.
Much appreciated.
#SocialDistancing
Officers have recovered a vehicle which had been stolen from the West Mercia area yesterday. This was found with the help of the vehicle tracking system which was built into the car. This car will be back with its owner after it has been forensically tested.
#teamwork
Officers from Sutton Trinity Neighbourhood Team have today seized a total of 233 cannabis plants from a property in Sutton Coldfield
#keepingyourstreetssafe
Please remember to report any suspicious activity on 101 or visit 🚓
PCSO Walton has today assisted with the installation of
@TheDanielBaird1
Bleed Kit on Fairfax Road, located on the wall at Fairfax School.
These kits are vital !
IF YOU NEED TO USE THIS PLEASE DIAL 999 TO ACCESS THE CODE FROM THE 999 CALL CENTRE.
@OFFICIALWMAS
@WMPolice
Following a busy weekend in Sutton Town Centre officers have conducted a weapon sweep through the town and down Victoria Road, known areas for Anti Social Behaviour. A bag containing a quantity of illegal drugs has been found, seized and disposed of
#safercommunities
A Community Speed Watch was carried out today on Clarence Road, Mere Green, 17 vehicle were recorded exceeding the speed limit of 30mph. Please remember 30mph means 30mph.
#StaySafe
Officers had arrested a male
yesterday evening after he was caught by the owner breaking into his property nearby Sutton Park. Please stay vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour.
A big thanks to Gary who has this morning visited a local secondary school to deliver a precious lives workshop on knife crime and gang violence, working in partnership with the local school liaison officer and the local neighbourhood teams. 👍
#SaferCommunities
@WMPolice
One in custody from Sutton Town Centre for a racially aggravated public order offence.
Thank you to the staff at the bank for reporting this.
#SaferSutton
#custodyfor1
#workingtogether
The driver of this vehicle was stopped for using his mobile phone. Our checks concluded that he had a provisional license with no supervision, no insurance and had an unrestrained child on the back seat. Driver reported, car seized.
#Fatal5
Officers have been out patrolling
@SuttonParkNNR
this afternoon. After community concerns regarding the use of Nitrous Oxide canisters a number have been seized for destruction along with some small bags of cannabis.
#funinthesun
#safercommunities
Today we have had a input from WMP Eye In The Sky Drone Team. Lots of opportunities for us as a Neighbourhood Team to work more closely with our Drone Team. Helping us with ASB, Missing people and so much more.
@dronesWMP
#eyeinthesky
Sutton Trinity officers have been listening to our community and their concerns. Speeding vehicles in residential streets is a big concern for them. Acting on community concerns is very important to the neighbourhood team.
@CommunitySpeedw
#SlowDown
Today some of the Erdington and Sutton neighbourhood officers had a special visit Margo, a retired police dog who is now a wellbeing and trauma support dog. She certainly made us all smile 😃
A successful warrant has been carried out on Riland Road in Sutton Coldfield this afternoon. Plenty of cannabis has been taken off the streets. Great work by the Trinity neighbourhood officers.
#safercommunties
#OpAdvance
| We're at Four Oaks train station today as part of Op Advance. We'll be around to detect anyone with weapons, as well as to start conversations and educate people on the dangers of carrying them.
Another hi visibility patrol has been conducted this evening. PCSO Walton has even come across this guy whilst on patrol 🎅.
Sutton Coldfield Police would like to wish you a safe and happy Christmas. 🎄🎄
Always remember to dial 999 in an emergency🆘.
@WMPolice
#MerryChristmas
PCSO Walton👮♂️ & PCSO Wright👮♂️have this afternoon conducted a streetwatch patrol with the Whitehouse Wanderers streetwatch group. A massive Thankyou for your hard work and commitment👍
#safercommunities
@StreetWatchWM
@WMPolice
Sutton Trinity neighbourhood team alongside
@BE_NTF
have this morning conducted a section 23 misuse of drugs warrant at a property in the Sutton Coldfield area. Drugs will not be tolerated in our area!
#BE_MakingOurCommunitiesSafer
@WMPolice
Active Citizens of Mere Green, where out and about today carrying out a litter pick at Mulberry Walk and surrounding roads around Mere Green. They collected 11 bags of rubbish. Well done. Lets keep Mere Green tidy, remember to put your litter in a bin.
#litter
#keepsafe
Good to catch up with MP Andrew Mitchell at Sutton Park this morning. The park rangers and volunteers have been excellent. We have invited Mr Mitchell to join us for a late shift to get a truer picture of the reality and challenges we often face in policing the park & wider area.
Highbridge Road Community Speedwatch has been checking speeds on Highbridge Rd this afternoon 9 cars were travelling over the speed limit of 30mph and will be written to
#speedwatch