Police are investigating a road traffic collision which occurred on Athol Street in Port St Mary, between 6pm on Monday 17th and 11.30am on Tuesday 18th December 2012, where the offending vehicle failed to stop following the collision.
A maroon Ford Escort was parked and unattended between these times outside the owners address. On the morning of the 18th the owner has discovered the damage to the front of the vehicle which consisted of a dent to the front grille and the bonnet being disjointed and bent out of place.
The damage appears to have been caused by a large vehicle due to the height of impact, maybe a flat bed wagon or a 4x4 vehicle possibly with a tow bar attached.
If anyone has any information in relation to this matter, they are urged to contact Constable Lee Wright at Castletown Police Station on 822222 or via lee.wright@gov.im.
Alternatively, people can give their information anonymously via the crimestoppers hotline 0800 555 111.
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Around 1pm on Boxing Day an incident occurred in Duke Street, Douglas whereby a lone uniformed male Police Officer tried to detain a male in the street for a criminal matter.
Having recognised the male, the police officer tried to arrest him when he became violent in attempt to resist the arrest and flee the area. This occurred at a very busy time when there were lots of people and families in that area of town. Two males had seen the officer struggling with the offender and ran to assist the officer. As a result of their actions, the two members of the public and the officer were able to control the offender and he was placed in handcuffs. Unfortunately the two helpful members of the public had disappeared upon arrival of other officers and before police could thank them for their assistance and support. Inspector Shimmin would like to ascertain the identities of the males and offer them formal thanks for their efforts. Police Sergeant Michelle McKillop says, “ We would very much like to speak with the men who assisted Constable Woods to detain an offender who violently resisted him. It is refreshing and reassuring to officers to know that there are people out there who would support the police and assist officers when incidents like this occur. I would like to thank those men for caring about the officer in that situation and for assisting him”. Police are appealing for those men to make contact with them and if PS McKillop or Inspector Shimmin are unavailable to please leave contact details. Tel 631212.
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At approximately 11.45pm on Friday 21st December 2012 a dark coloured Peugeot saloon car failed to stop for a police officer who signalled for it to do so on Peel Road, Douglas just prior to Pulrose Bridge.
The vehicle narrowly missed striking the officer and continued on, before being followed into Pulrose estate where the vehicle was found abandoned.
It is believed that two other cars, one of which was a fast food delivery car, were present on Peel Road at the time of the incident.
Police would like to speak with the occupants of these vehicles who may be able to assist with Police enquiries. If you have any information in relation to this matter please contact the PC 269 David Schumacher, Road Policing Unit at Police Headquarters on 631212.
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Constable Jenette Martin from the Northern Neighbourhood Policing Team is investigating an incident of criminal damage which occurred between 1.00 am and 2.00pm on Tuesday 1st January 2012. During this time grey coloured Mitsubishi motor vehicle parked on Windsor Mount, Ramsey has had two of the tyres pierced by what is believed to be a sharp blade. The incident appears to be random and isolated at the this time and PC Martin says that “I would ask anybody who may have information relating to this incident to contact Ramsey Police Station on 812234.”
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Police are anxious to locate a missing person – Shannon Halsall, from Douglas.
Miss Halsall, who is 18 years of age, is described as a white female 5’ 8” tall with short curly brown hair. She was last seen at 4:30am yesterday, 1st January, in the area of Broadway in Douglas. She was wearing dark blue jeans, a long grey woollen jumper and no shoes when last seen.
If anybody has any information as to Miss Halsall’s whereabouts, then they are asked to contact Police Headquarters on 631212 or any police officer.
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Northern Ireland missing person – Harry Warwick
Harry Warwick (pictured) is 79 years old and suffers from dementia. He has been missing from his care home in Belfast since the 19th December. His details and picture have been posted on the BBC Northern Ireland website.
He is described as being fit and able to walk. His family describe him as being a gentleman who will talk to anyone.
He was last seen wearing a ? length waxed jacket, bottle green trousers and brown slip on shoes.
There have been two possible sightings of him on Douglas promenade, near the bottom of Broadway. One was on the 25th of Dec and the other on the 27th.
If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts, please contact Police Headquarters.
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Anyone who has information about any of these incidents should contact Police Headquarters on 631212. A reward may be payable as a result of your information.
You may also contact Isle of Man Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. 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.
