The IOM Constabulary have released the following requests for information and notices:
The Police and Isle of Man Railways wish to remind all persons of the dangers of trespassing on or near the railway.
This is following a recent incident reported on 27th August, 2012 in Port Erin area where unknown persons have walked along the track and have tampered with high voltage electrical equipment. This controlled barriers which close the road and protect motorists.
This is an unsafe environment in which to be congregating and we would advise these persons to stay off the railway tracks.
The Isle of Man railways stress that the risk of injury and electrocution to these persons cannot be under estimated.
Police will be patrolling the area and anyone found on or near the railway will be moved on, any persons found committing any offences will be dealt with robustly.
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On Sunday 26th August, Police were called to a report of a sudden death in Murrays Road, Douglas where a 19 year old female was found to be deceased. Police are not treating the death as suspicious and are in the process of contacting family.
The Coroner of inquests has been informed.
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Peel Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a quantity of money, which was taken from inside a vehicle parked on the driveway of a property on Foxdale Road, St. Johns. The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 21:00 hrs on Tuesday 14th August 2012 and 08:00 hrs on Wednesday 15th August 2012.
Police are anxious to hear from any person who may have any information which could assist in furthering their investigations and would urge any person who was in the area between the given times, to make contact. Enquires are ongoing into this matter and if any persons or vehicles were seen or heard acting suspiciously in the area during the times stated, Police will be eager to speak with witnesses.
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Last weekend the Police became involved in several calls to youths causing issues in the Peel area.
Incidents of theft, damage to property, general nuisance behaviour, under-age drinking and drunkenness were attended. The majority of the issues were reported at Peel Clothworker’s School, Peel Campsite, Peel Skate Park, Castle Street Gardens, Market Place, Shore Road, West View Playing Park and surrounding areas.
As a result of this, officers will be enhancing their patrols in the area and positive action will be taken with any person found where they shouldn’t be or committing offences.
Sergeant Kemp said; "We are not for a minute suggesting that all of these issues and offences were committed by local youths as we are fully aware that youths from other areas had come into the town on each night. We are also cognisant that a lot of those in the town weren’t causing any problems. Unfortunately, the majority of calls were related to youth anti-social behaviour and although our primary concern is the safety of the youths, obviously if we find offences taking place we will have to take positive action. It was quite clear to us last weekend, that some of these youngsters had not been honest with their parents as to their whereabouts. We are trying to prevent officers arriving on your doorstep with your worse-for-wear son or daughter, or worse still, calling to let you know that they are at Police Headquarters or up at the Accident and Emergency Department as they are a medical concern due to the amount of alcohol they have consumed”.
Sergeant Kemp added; “This weekend is not only the weekend following the GCSE results but it is also pay weekend for a lot of people and therefore the town will be busy. The message to parents and carers is please help prevent any issues arising and the Police becoming involved by knowing where your children are and what they are up to”.
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At 9.30am on Wednesday the 29th day of August 2012 the Coroner of Inquests, Mr Needham, will open and adjourn the inquest into the death of Mr Douglas Arthur Kenmore 41yrs of Onchan at Douglas Courthouse.
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Police are investigating a domestic burglary that occurred in Peel sometime between 08:15hrs on Friday 24th and 07:00hrs on Saturday 25th August 2012. Police are particularly interested in some distinctive items that have been taken and are asking the residents of Peel, to check their gardens for a missing brown wooden box, approximately 1? foot in length and approximately 9 inches deep. This box contained a large quantity of coins. Police are also appealing for witnesses who may have seen or heard anything unusual in Peel overnight of the 24th into 25th August, in particular the area of North View, St Germans Place and Glenfaba Road.
Two young males were seen in the Queens Drive/North View area of Peel around 04.15 on Saturday 25th. The Police are asking these persons to come forward as they may well have valuable information which can help the investigation.
This incident appears to have been committed by opportunist thieves who discovered the premises insecure. Although this is a very rare crime to occur in the West of the island, Police are urging all residents to secure their property when unoccupied.
PC 123 Stringer who is dealing with the matter, is asking anyone with information to contact Peel police on 842208, any police officer, or alternatively report the matter to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following two separate shop windows being smashed in the area of Bourne Place, Ramsey between the hours of 5pm on Friday 24th August 2012 and 10am on Saturday 25th August 2012. Nothing was taken from the shops and it appears to be mindless acts of vandalism.
PC HAWKES said “Police are appealing to anybody who may have been seen anything in particular any late night taxi drivers who were working in Ramsey or anyone who has information relating to these incidents to contact Ramsey Police Station on 812234.”
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Within the last month 43 sheep have been stolen from a field at Dogmills, Bride. The sheep mainly consist of texel cross types and are made up of 18 ewes and 25 large lambs. The theft is not only distressing for the owner but also of great concern to the local farming community. PC WILLIAMSON of the Northern Neighbourhood Policing Teams states “until such time as the culprit can be apprehended, farmers are reminded to keep their livestock secure and to report suspicious activity”.
Anybody with information regarding the sheep should contact PC 134 Ysanne WILLIAMSON at Ramsey Police Station on 812234 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Crimestoppers is an independent Manx charity established to enable callers to pass information regarding criminal activity anonymously.
Crimestoppers is not an agency of the Police. Crimestoppers will never ask callers for any personal details.
