Police In North Worcs Crack Down On Criminals

Police across North Worcestershire carried out a day of action on Thursday 25 October and made several arrests.

As part of the force's Citadel initiative officers visited several addresses and locked up suspects.

Two men who were wanted for recall to prison were arrested in Bartley Green and another man was arrested at Kidderminster Magistrates Court. He was charged with two burglary offences.

Another low level burglary was detected and dealt with by way of community resolution.

A 37 year old man was arrested and charged with possessing class A drugs, he was due to appear at Redditch Magistrates Court today (26 October).

A warrant was executed at York Court, Kidderminster and a 33 year old woman arrested and charged with possessing class A and B drugs. She is due to appear before Kidderminster Magistrates Court on 8 November.

A 31 year old man was arrested and charged with theft from a shop and appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates Court yesterday. He is alleged to have stolen two bottles of Champagne form the Co-op store in Kidderminster earlier this month. 

Detective Inspector John Cashion said: "The day of action was very successful and our officers will continue to tackle crime in North Worcestershire and catch offenders. We are grateful to those in our communities who supply important information to the police which we can act upon.

"Crime prevention is also an important element of the Citadel campaign and if we can help householders stop themselves becoming victims of burglars then we will. We also arranged three one stop shops across Kidderminster to offer crime prevention advice to local people".         

If you have information about crime in your area please contact West Mercia Police by dialling 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555111. 

Issued: Friday 26 October 2012