News: Prevention
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Warning issued following increase in catalytic converter thefts
We’re urging motorists to take steps to protect their vehicles.
Prevention 21 Jan 2022 -
Victim who lost thousands in cryptocurrency scam shares story to raise awareness
Tom, who is in his 30s and from Weston-super-Mare, fell victim to a professional fraudster and lost Bitcoin worth a six-figure sum.
Prevention 20 Jan 2022 -
Romance fraud awareness campaign launched after millions lost in scams last year
Romance fraud cases worth £2.4million were reported in Avon and Somerset last year but the true figure is likely to be much higher.
Prevention 10 Jan 2022 -
Alert over burglars targeting jewellery
Please call if you see anyone acting suspiciously at a neighbour's property
Prevention 30 Dec 2021 -
Closure order granted for Bristol property linked to drug offences
Officers attended 35 Cranmore Crescent, in the Southmead area of Bristol, on multiple occasions in response to concerns about drug related offending and anti-social behaviour
Prevention 11 Aug 2021 -
New partnership helps police protect victims targeted by fraudsters in gift card scams
We are working with supermarkets to help stop people falling victim to scams where fraudsters ask would-be victims to buy them gift cards.
Prevention 20 Jul 2021 -
Hotels successfully trained to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation
Ten of 11 Bridgwater hotels refused to let out a room to one of our plain clothed officers who visited with a volunteer police cadet
Prevention 14 Jun 2019 -
Alert to local businesses following night-time burglaries – North Somerset
Businesses urged to review their security
Prevention 02 May 2019 -
Warning of rogue traders operating in Bristol North
Rogue trading offences reported in north Bristol. Alert to warn residents
Prevention 29 Apr 2019