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Urgent warning for Pembrokeshire residents posted by Haycastle.com
THE HAYSCASTLE and area website, Haycastle.com has published a urgent warning to Pembrokeshire residents today (Mar 25).
The website resport says that a male with a northern English accent is approaching houses and talking to home owners, pretending to have just left the army due to ill health. The man says he wants to sell items door to door.
It is said that he then provides identification which is said to be fake.
Following the encounter it is reported that a group working with the male will then visit your home when you are not in and will attempt to burgle items.
Haycastle.com, who are dedicated to providing information to the north Pembrokeshire village, has said that they have also received many reports of the same thing happening within other villages.
Pembrokeshire locals have taken to social media to discuss the issue with people coming forward to state they have had visits in, Letterston, Wolfscastle, Croesgoch and Fishguard.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the force is aware of concern on social media about door-to-door sales people in and around Haverfordwest.
Inspector Tim Davies said: “We are aware of posts on social media in relation to concerns about people trying to sell items door-to-door.
“There has been no increase in reported crime in the area, however anyone who is genuinely concerned and has specific information to share with us, can contact us on our non-emergency number 101. 999 is to be used only if a crime is in progress or there is immediate concern for a person’s welfare.”
Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance
FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.
Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.
Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.
On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.
Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.
(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)
SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.
Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.
In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.
Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.
ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.
The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.
Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.
The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.
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Adrian Davies
March 25, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Crundale this evening….. Seen being picked up in a Transit sized van with dented door, silver / white.
Chris J
March 25, 2016 at 10:53 pm
This irresponsible article from Hayscastle.com has caused mass panic and hysteria tonight in the county. Do people honestly think somebody would come to their front door and try to sell goods before burgling the house later? Where’s the sense in that?
I’ve spoken to the police and they’ve confirmed that there is absolutely no truth in the panicked article, other than a door to door salesman operating in the county who has a peddlars licence. He is not looking to burgle you.
Hayscastle.com have caused a lot of extra work for the police tonight in trying to calm down hysterical people who believe everything they read online. I hope they’re happy with the burden they’ve placed on the taxpayer, publishing rubbish articles without making any attempt to get their facts right.
If you had anything to worry about, it would be the police telling you – not some crap article put together by somebody who clearly doesn’t have a clue.
Don’t believe me? Ring 101 and the police will tell you the truth.
Eileen.M
March 26, 2016 at 2:44 am
THIS IS THE ARTICAL EVERYONE MAY BE TALKING ABOUT? IT WAS ISSUED BY POLICE YESTERDAY…….
POLICE have warned people in the Aberystwyth area to be on their guard after a group of potential thieves began selling products carried in bin bags door-to-door this week.
So-called ‘Hawkers’ or ‘Nottingham Knockers’ have been reported in villages including Penrhyncoch and Bow Street, on Monday night and over the weekend.
Police said that in other areas, the selling – often involving pressure tactics – has led to houses being burgled just a few days later.
The men, believed to be northern, have been in the area since Saturday.
A police spokesperson said: “These groups knock at doors and claim to be ex-convicts attempting to mend their ways, before trying to sell the householder everyday household products at inflated prices.
“In other parts of the UK, there have been links between visits from similar groups and thefts from properties occurring in the following days.
“Dyfed-Powys Police advise residents to consider carefully before buying products from door-to-door salespeople and not to succumb to pressure selling tactics.”
Anyone who has been visited by a ‘hawker’ who is concerned about their behaviour or selling tactics is advised to contact Dyfed-Powys Police on 101 or their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Gaynor w
March 26, 2016 at 12:09 pm
Called at my house and next door in Clarbeston road 3pm good Friday. He has mousy brown hair short army style cut, designer stubble, slim build about 5ft 4/6 in height. The white ID card reads catterick on it and photo I’d with a so called logo.age about28 to 30. Am putting up posters in village to warn those who are not on Facebook. Police thought this was a good idea. I have reported this.
tomos
March 29, 2016 at 5:08 pm
daft women causing scare stories, you should apologise to our brave ex-soldiers