So far, the Cleveland Police investigation – codenamed Operation Acorn – has led to detectives in the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) identifying 17 individuals from the wanted images that have been released. Here we have 18 men and one woman whose images have been issued but they areContinue Reading
Officers were called to The Black Swan pub in Parkgate, Darlington, on Monday evening (December 16) after reports of a man being locked inside the venue. Upon arrival, police discovered that a window had been smashed using a bar stool, and the man who was reportedly trapped was no longerContinue Reading
Officers investigating a robbery in Newcastle have identified a man they would like to trace. At around 1am on Sunday, November 3, it was reported that an offender has approached a man on Grainger Street in Newcastle city centre. The offender punched the man, knocking him to the floor, andContinue Reading
A FRANTIC search has been launched for two missing schoolgirls thought to have travelled together on a train. Alissa, 11, and Kacey, 14, are missing from St Albans in Hertfordshire. They are believed to have taken a train together to Watford and Wembley. Alissa is described as being around 4ft tall, and hasContinue Reading
Today (17 December 2024) the Government has announced that it intends to provide just over £1m to be directed into Neighbourhood Policing across County Durham and Darlington. This is part of the overall funding allocation for Durham Constabulary in the next financial year (2025-2026). Police and Crime Commissioner for theContinue Reading
A prolific burglar who has repeatedly targeted elderly victims is back behind bars after once again stealing from a vulnerable member of the Northumberland community. Shortly after 10.30am on September 1, Lee Wooden was allowed entry to the property in the Blyth area under the pretence of needing a glassContinue Reading
Officers have released images of man they are hoping to identify as they investigate a report of assault in Northumberland. At around 8.30pm on Thursday, October 31, the male victim, who is in his 20s, was outside The Wallaw Pub on Union Street in Blyth. It was reported that aContinue Reading
A thirsty criminal was arrested, charged and put before court after officers tracked him down following a city centre burglary. Northumbria Police were informed of a report of burglary at a premises on Dean Street in Newcastle which took place on the morning of December 2. More than £1,000-worth ofContinue Reading
As we approach the end of 2024 and the festive season, we want to take a moment to thank each of you – security operatives, industry leaders, and membership associations – for your unwavering dedication to keeping people safe. This time of year is especially demanding for many of you,Continue Reading
Officers are again appealing to the public for help to find missing 38-year-old Jillian Evis from Stockton. Jillian was last seen on Lambton Road, Stockton, Wednesday 4th December 2024. She is described as white female who is around 5”4 tall with brown hair. We have no clothing description at thisContinue Reading
