Crime
Police investigating string of burglaries in Llandysul area
POLICE in Ceredigion are investigating a number of burglaries reported in the Llandysul area.
Since the 28th May six incidents have been reported, four of which were shed burglaries in New Road, which were committed sometime between midnight and 5am, Wednesday 29th May. Included in the items stolen were a chainsaw, strimmer, hedge cutter, jet wash and power drills.
Two derelict buildings have also been targeted, the old school, sometime between 8 and 8.45pm, Tuesday, 28th May and the old Awel Deg residential home, between 9pm and 11.00pm, Sunday 2nd June and between 2.30am and 10am, Monday 3rd June.
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908..
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
As a result, police are advising residents to take some simple steps so they don’t become victims of burglaries or thefts.
Temporary Inspector Celt Thomas said: “The burglaries are being investigated and local officers will be targeting suspicious activity in the area and I would also ask that any suspicious people/activities are reported to the police.
“I would encourage residents to ensure that their property is secure and valuables are protectively marked and locked away.”
“There isn’t a big problem with burglary in our area. However, a lapse of security in general can allow burglars to enter your home or your outbuildings. If you take the time to assess the security of your home, follow some useful advice and take positive action, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim”
Reduce the risk of burglary happening to you by making sure you have taken these simple precautions:-
- Fit strong locks to your doors and windows and make sure you always keep them fully locked
- Try to make your home look occupied if you are away from your property overnight. Invest in a plug-in timer for lamps and radios
- Consider installing a burglar alarm. A burglar alarm fitted properly can deter a burglar and the sights of an alarm box outside your home may be enough to discourage them
- Prevent intruders getting to the back and sides of your home by installing strong fencing or gates
- Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat, in a flowerpot or behind a loose brick – thieves know to look there first
- Use movement sensitive lights externally.
- If you are replacing or fitting new doors and windows, get ones that are certified to British Standard BS7950 (windows) and PAS 24-1 (doors)
- Fit a door chain or bar and door viewer (spy-hole) and use them every time someone calls.
- Ensure good quality locks are fitted to your shed and are securely locked. Windows should also be fitted with locks
“All too often people become a victim of burglary because their home is left insecure, no alarm is fitted and windows and doors are left unlocked,” added Inspector Thomas. “Taking some simple precautions to protect yourself and your property against crime can not only make you feel safer, it can also reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime”.
Crime
Former Dock Mayor faces jail time for indecent child images
THE FORMER mayor of Pembroke Dock, Terry Judkins, has been warned he could face jail time after admitting to new charges related to the possession and distribution of indecent images of children.
Judkins, 55, first appeared at Swansea Crown Court in May, where he pleaded guilty to two offences. These included making two Category C indecent images of children and possessing a prohibited image of a child, all dated between September 27, 2018, and August 5, 2021. He denied charges of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting bestiality.
In addition to these charges, Judkins was also accused of making 52 Category A indecent images of children within the same timeframe. This particular charge had been adjourned for further consideration of the evidence.
On June 20, Judkins, residing on Bush Street in Pembroke Dock, returned to Swansea Crown Court, where he admitted to the Category A offence. Prosecutor Helen Randall revealed that an analysis of Judkins’ mobile phone indicated he had been distributing images as well. Judkins pleaded guilty to distributing two Category A images on July 25, 2020, but denied distributing one Category A image on August 29, 2020.
Ms Randall stated that the pleas Judkins entered were acceptable, and as a result, a trial would not be pursued for the remaining charges.
Judge Catherine Richards has ordered a pre-sentence report and granted Judkins bail until his sentencing on July 15. She issued a stark warning to the defendant: “All options will be open to the court. That will include immediate custody.”
Crime
Pembrokeshire man admits to child sex offences in court
A MAN from Pembrokeshire, Paul Stuart Chesher, 66, has pleaded guilty to serious child sex offences at Swansea Crown Court.
Chesher, from Herbrandston, appeared in court on Friday, 21 June, where he admitted to multiple charges.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, specifically masturbation, without believing she was over 16.
These offences occurred in September 2021.
Additionally, Chesher admitted to attempting to engage in sexual communication with the same victim for sexual gratification, also without reasonably believing she was over 16. This communication occurred between August and October 2021.
Chesher, who has admitted all charges, is scheduled to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court next month.
Crime
Dyfed-Powys Police investigating after 20mph signs damaged and stolen
A NUMBER of 20mph signs and also national speed limit signs have been damaged and stolen in the village of Llansawel, Llandeilo.
The most recent incident of damage/theft took place at some point between 08/06/2024 and
10/06/2024.
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to
Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-
powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: 24000533387. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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