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Off-road bike seized in Langold

On the afternoon of Sunday 29th September 2024 the Off road bike team seized a Sur-ron electric motorcycle which was being ridden illegally on Langold Country Park Langold. Electric motorcycles are classed as motor vehicles and require a valid licence and insurance to be used legally on public roads and spaces. Police will be increasing our patrols in areas we are made aware of where illegal off road riding is taking place. Please continue to let us know who is […]

September 30, 2024 22

Two brothers who attacked a man with an axe as he lay sleeping in bed…

Two brothers who attacked a man with an axe as he lay sleeping in bed have been put behind bars. Leon Oakden-Gostling and Reece Oakden, who are known to the victim, stormed into the home and launched a savage assault around 11pm on Christmas Eve 2023. The victim told officers 19-year-old Leon hit him with the axe while Reece, aged 28, encouraged his brother and urged him to ‘go for his head’. During the attack, the victim suffered deep […]

September 30, 2024 24

Cunning carer who drained an elderly man’s bank account

A cunning carer who drained an elderly man’s bank account to fund her gambling habit and a lavish holiday has been jailed. Anne Hill, 57, stole more than £125,000 from her victim after gaining power of attorney over his affairs. Travelling from her home in Harworth, she frequently visited Louis Woodward – a man in his 80s – in Blyth and used the stolen money to fund her addiction to online gambling. Hill was given a six year prison sentence […]

September 18, 2024 20

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary..

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after the same pub was targeted twice in the same morning. The incident happened at the Romans Rest in Celtic Point on Sunday 1 September just after 8am. A man has entered the back yard of the premises, went through the bar area, and then stole a staff member’s bag. He has then returned, less than half an hour later, and tried the tills and stole the charity box. He has […]

September 6, 2024 27

A serial shoplifter has received a multi-year prison sentence following a theft spree in Worksop

A serial shoplifter has received a multi-year prison sentence following a theft spree in Worksop. Ian Retallic already had a long history of thieving behind him when he targeted seven of the town’s stores. The 34-year-old repeatedly pocketed meat products, coffee and chocolates during 12 separate trips to the shops. Each of Retallic’s offences took place between 19 April and 7 May this year, with several shops repeatedly targeted. Items were swiped from the shelves at Farmfoods, in Memorial Avenue, […]

August 25, 2024 24

Two street robbers who attacked a man on his doorstep have been put behind bars..

Two street robbers who attacked a man on his doorstep have been put behind bars. Anna Mikolayczyic and Krzysztof Budzynski followed the man from Worksop town centre to his home in Newcastle Avenue. As he tried to find his keys, the victim was barged into his front door while Budzynski went through his pockets to take a wallet and mobile phone. Mikolayczyic and Budzynski, both aged 41, then used a bank card which was in the wallet at two […]

August 20, 2024 18

Double arrest made following assault in street

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Worksop have arrested two suspects. Officers were called to Retford Road after receiving reports a man had been injured outside a property. Police arrived around 3.20am today (22 July) and discovered a man with injuries not believed to be life-altering. Two suspects were detained by officers, with an investigation currently underway to establish exactly what happened. A 25-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of […]

July 22, 2024 221

Appeal for Information: Vandalism in Retford Road Cemetery, Worksop

🚨 **Appeal for Information: Vandalism in Retford Road Cemetery, Worksop** 🚨 Since the beginning of March through to June 6th, someone has been drilling the base of trees in the Retford Road cemetery at Worksop and pouring diesel into them. These historic trees, which are around 120 years old, have stood since the cemetery's opening and are vital to the site's heritage. The graves near these trees date back even further. If the trees cannot be saved, they will need […]

July 13, 2024 27

APPEAL: Information sought following theft of sheep

APPEAL: Information sought following theft of sheep We’re appealing for information following the theft of sheep from land in Worksop. It is reported that between Wednesday 26 and Sunday 30 June access was gained to land on Owday Lane in Worksop and 126 sheep were stolen. It is believed that 46 ewes were taken, leaving lambs in the field without a mother, and 80 lambs, some taken without their mothers. All sheep have a blue mark on their shoulders. Investigating […]

July 5, 2024 276

Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address on Milton Drive Worksop.

On Thursday 27/06/2024, acting on valuable community intelligence, The Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing team assisted by CID, TSG and the dog section executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address on Milton Drive Worksop. A 27 year old man and a 27 year old woman have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and are assisting Officers with enquiries at Mansfield Custody. Your information is crucial in keeping our communities […]

June 28, 2024 31

2 off-roaders seized

Today Monday 24/06/2024 Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing team seized two off road motor bikes from a property in the Gateford Road area of Worksop. Following community intelligence, we identified these motorcycles as being ridden in an anti-social manner, posing a danger to themselves and other road users. These vehicles were also found to be ridden illegally, without the necessary documents and without due care and attention. The riders have been reported. Riding illegally will not be tolerated. We will continue […]

June 24, 2024 3725

16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree

A 16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree. Our officers were called to Rotherham Baulk, Carlton-in-Lindrick, at 11.21am on Saturday (15 June 2024) following reports the boy had been seriously hurt. Police and paramedics attended the incident, however the boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. A 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in […]

June 17, 2024 1836

Arrests made after attempted theft of a motorbike in Worksop

Arrests made after attempted theft of a motorbike in Worksop On Tuesday, 28th May 2024 while on mobile patrol, the Worksop North Neighbourhood Team observed suspicious activity involving three men on Gateford Road, Worksop. Two men were seen riding a moped that was unsuitable for the road, while another man was seen pushing a large motorbike. Spotting the police van, the individuals abandoned the motorbike and fled. With the help of our Response colleagues, two 14-year-olds were quickly apprehended and […]

May 30, 2024 33

Arrests made in Shireoaks

Two knives and a sword were safely recovered and three men were arrested after our officers attended separate incidents during the national Operation Sceptre knife crime week of action. Officers arrested two suspects, aged 49 and 23, after they were despatched to reports of a fight in the street in Far Clay Grove, Shireoaks, on Thursday morning (16 May 2024). A knife and a sword were seized following searches. Our officers also quickly responded after calls from members of the […]

May 21, 2024 281297

Trading Standards in the execution of a warrant on a business premise on Carlton Road, Worksop

On Tuesday 7th May 2024, Officers from Worksop South Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted Trading Standards in the execution of a warrant on a business premise on Carlton Road, Worksop. The premise was suspected to be involved in the sale of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and illegal vape products. During the search of the premise, over £7000.00 worth of illegal tobacco products and vapes were seized. Illegal tobacco has all the harmful properties of legal tobacco but is completely unregulated and […]

May 9, 2024 65

A shop thief has been arrested by officers

A shop thief has been arrested by officers after he was suspected of stealing over £30 worth of steak from Sainsbury's in the Prospect Precinct whilst also in possession of a knife. The suspect, a man aged 36 dropped the knife when making his escape and was also found to have a a quantity of cannabis in his living room on arrest.

May 3, 2024 391

A serial shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the same Doncaster store is now behind bars

A serial shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the same Doncaster store is now behind bars. Sarah Connor has been sentenced to four months in prison after stealing items totalling more than £550 over the period of around one month. Connor was first caught on CCTV stealing from a One Stop store in Warmsworth Road on 26 March. It is said Connor took washing tablets worth around £100 before running out of the shop. She then repeatedly targeted the One Stop […]

May 3, 2024 4984

2 Warrants, 2 Doors and 2 Arrests

2 Warrants, 2 Doors and 2 Arrests NPT Bassetlaw along with Reacher have carried out 2 warrants today (23rd April). One Warrant took place on Cutler Drive, where a 24 year old, male was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs, possession of class B and possession of an offensive weapon (Knuckle duster). Drugs, mobile phones and a large quantity of cash were also found and seized. The second warrant took place on Tenby Grove, Worksop where an 18 […]

April 23, 2024 321

Police officer summonsed to court in connection to alleged on-duty assault

A police officer has been summonsed to court to face a charge of common assault. PC Connor Smith, 28, who works in a neighbourhood policing team in Doncaster, is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Monday (22 April) The summons relates to an allegation that excessive force was used during an arrest in the Doncaster area on 19 July 2023. PC Smith has been suspended pending the criminal proceedings and an associated internal misconduct investigation.

April 22, 2024 2116

The Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team is addressing recent fires in Prospect Woods.

The Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team is addressing recent fires in Prospect Woods. We're increasing our presence due to a small minority endangering our community by setting fires in the area. We're employing all available tactics, including overt and covert cameras, to identify those responsible. We're currently reviewing CCTV images of potential suspects entering and leaving the woods around the time of the fires. 🔥 Setting fires in wooded areas is extremely dangerous! 🔥 It poses risks to wildlife, […]

April 2, 2024 16

A burglar has been jailed after he was linked by his distinctive sideburns to the scenes of his crimes.

A burglar has been jailed after he was linked by his distinctive sideburns to the scenes of his crimes. Dean Whyte, aged 52, attempted to cover his face with a scarf as he approached two properties in Worksop in September last year. Analysis of security camera footage, however, revealed Whyte’s unruly sideburns and prominent cheek bones peeking into view. Comparisons with Whyte’s custody image provided a clear match to the fleeting side profile captured during the offences. He was also […]

March 27, 2024 3 1

Executed warrant at an address in Manton Villas, Worksop.

Two men have been jailed after our officers found a sawn-off shotgun and evidence of Class A drug dealing when they raided a house. Officers discovered the firearm wrapped in a blanket inside a kitchen cupboard when they executed a warrant at the address in Manton Villas, Worksop. Drugs and evidence of drug dealing were also uncovered during raids on the property on 24 May and 19 July last year. During the first warrant, a large number of rocks of […]

March 26, 2024 5

Have you seen Shirley?

🚨MISSING: Can you help officers in #Doncaster find missing Shirley? Shirley, also known as Pam, was last seen on Thursday (14 March) at 7.40pm leaving a property on Winchester Avenue in the Wheatley area of Doncaster

March 18, 2024 9

Bail breach in Worksop

On Wednesday 13th March 2024, officers attended a property in Worksop in search of a male wanted for breaching his court bail conditions. During the arrest, our eagle-eyed officers noticed items linked to the supply of Class A drugs. As a result, a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs as well as breaching his court bail conditions. A 31-year-old female was arrested at the same property on suspicion of possession with […]

March 14, 2024 7

Stolen moped recovered in Worksop

Tuesday 12th March 2024, thanks to invaluable community intelligence, the Roads Policing Unit and Worksop Response officers successfully located a stolen moped in the Worksop area. 🛵 Two 17-year-old suspects have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. 🚨 If you have any information on similar incidents in Worksop, please reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 080055111. #CommunityPolicing #WorkingTogether #SaferStreets #CrimeStoppers #RoadsPolicing #WorksopSafety

March 12, 2024 5

Drugs found in a car that was pulled over at Blyth

Officers seized bags of cocaine and found a mobile phone stuffed down a suspect’s underpants following a car stop. They also discovered a knife and cannabis inside the vehicle after pulling it over in Bawtry Road, Blyth, Bassetlaw. The car was spotted by officers from our Road Crime Team on patrol in the area around 9.20pm on Monday 4 March. Intelligence linked the vehicle to drug crime so it was pulled over and searches carried out of the car and […]

March 6, 2024 4

Stolen motorbike recovered in Manton

On Tuesday 5th March 2024, Officers from Worksop South Neighbourhood Policing Team were made aware of a report of a stolen motorbike from the Derbyshire area that had been stolen in the early hours of the morning. The motorbike had been tracking to the garden of a property in the Manton area. Officers attended and met with the owner of the bike and the bike was recovered from the garden. Officers also located three quad bikes, one of which was […]

March 6, 2024 4

Doncaster gang member and drug dealer jailed after lengthy investigation

hope the community there can feel safer knowing he is now where he belongs. "This has been a long and complex investigation involving many officers and staff and I'm pleased Bermingham is now behind bars for a lengthy amount of time." Inspector Adrian Luscombe, who oversees policing in Edlington and the wider Doncaster South area as part of its Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: "Bermingham has long been known for his links to OCGs in this area and his incarceration […]

March 6, 2024 7

Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Milton Drive, Worksop

On Monday, March 4th, 2024, as a result of community information, the Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with Worksop Reach Team and dog officers, executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Milton Drive, Worksop. We recovered drugs and weapons from the property. A 28-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and is currently on bail as our investigation continues. Your information is crucial in keeping our communities safe. If you […]

March 5, 2024 4

A man who punched a woman in the face outside a pub – leaving her unconscious on the floor – has been sentenced for his actions.

A man who punched a woman in the face outside a pub – leaving her unconscious on the floor – has been sentenced for his actions. Thomas Strong attacked the woman in the beer garden of the Waterfront Pub in Worksop after arguing with another woman in the early hours of 8 August 2023. As his victim approached to confront him about his behaviour, Strong punched her forcefully to the face, causing her to fall backwards and strike her head […]

March 5, 2024 6

The Worksop South Neighbourhood Team successfully apprehended prolific shoplifter Luke following a series of incidents around Worksop.

The Worksop South Neighbourhood Team successfully apprehended prolific shoplifter Luke following a series of incidents around Worksop. Hawkins, is responsible for 10 shop thefts within a six-day span, targeting items ranging from chocolates and wash pods to a mop and earbuds. Hawkins has been sentenced to 33 weeks in prison PC Wagstaff arresting officer said: 'HAWKINS is a prolific offender who targeted the local stores of Worksop at an alarming rate. Despite being given a 16 week suspended sentence […]

February 22, 2024 15

David Allen and Scott Shakeshaft have been jailed for a combined 19 years after carrying out a spree of house burglaries in the Worksop and Carlton-in-Lindrick areas.

Professional cross-border criminals who carried out a spree of house burglaries in rural communities have been locked up for a combined 19 years. David Allen and Scott Shakeshaft were part of a team which targeted affluent homes, including in the Worksop and Carlton-in-Lindrick areas of Nottinghamshire, during a ‘planned and prolonged’ burglary campaign spanning 25 offences. Around £146,000 worth of property - including £73,000 of jewellery, a car worth over £40,000, and £33,000 in cash – were stolen during a […]

February 20, 2024 4

A lorry driver who caused the death of a 67-year-old motorist by careless driving has been sentenced.

A lorry driver who caused the death of a 67-year-old motorist by careless driving has been sentenced. Christian Ciolompea crossed over give way markings and failed to ensure that the A57, near Worksop, was clear before he emerged onto it from a slip road. The 47-year-old drove into the path of a Toyota Verso, being driven by Worksop man John Brunt, causing a collision. Fellow motorists stopped to help Mr Brunt until his daughter arrived and he was subsequently taken […]

February 20, 2024 3

A drunk offender who set fire to a caravan inside a timber yard has been jailed

A drunk offender who set fire to a caravan inside a timber yard has been jailed James Morton caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to the business in Tranker Lane, Worksop, when the caravan went up in flames on 1 March 2023. He had been drinking in a nearby pub with the yard’s owner earlier that night. Pub staff refused to serve Morton any longer because of his unacceptable behaviour inside the venue and he left after drinking around […]

February 20, 2024 4

A drink-driver who deliberately rammed a police car in the final hours of last year has been jailed…

A drink-driver who deliberately rammed a police car in the final hours of last year has been jailed. Road policing officers were patrolling Worksop at 9.15pm on New Year’s Eve when they saw a car speed past them. After driving to the right of a keep left bollard, the vehicle then turned the wrong way up a road and nearly hit a member of the public. This reckless manoeuvre prompted officers to switch on their blue lights and order the […]

February 14, 2024 4

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Askern.

Appeal for information after Doncaster road traffic collision Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Askern. It is reported that yesterday (Wednesday 7 February) at around 5.45pm, a car collided with a pedestrian, a man in his 80s, on Station Road near to the junction with Thompson Terrace. The pedestrian was taken to hospital via ambulance with serious life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, a grey Toyota Corolla, is assisting officers […]

February 8, 2024 2

Police are appealing for information…

Police are appealing for information after the death of a pedestrian following a road traffic collision in Doncaster. At 6.10pm yesterday (1 February), we were called to reports of a serious collision involving two cars and a pedestrian on Greens Way in Mexborough. Officers attended and found that a Peugeot Bipper Tepee and a Ford Fiesta had collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old man, was treated by the ambulance service but sadly died at the scene. His family […]

February 2, 2024 4

Police detained a suspected burglar….

Police detained a suspected burglar within four minutes of a call from a concerned member of the public. Officers were called at 10.10pm yesterday (Sunday) to Dukeries Crescent, Worksop, after a man was reported trying to get inside a house. A suspect was detained a short time later in the back garden of the property and a shovel was recovered from the scene. A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary and remains in police custody. Inspector Hayley […]

January 29, 2024 4

Two young girls have been praised for their bravery and determination….

Two young girls have been praised for their bravery and determination after they both reported multiple sexual assaults by the same man. Anthony Evans, aged 63, assaulted his primary school age victims on multiple occasions in the Worksop area before he was arrested in February last year. We were informed when one of Evans’ victims defied his instruction to remain silent and told her mum about what had happened. Another girl then came forward to tell our officers of similar […]

January 27, 2024 4

A man and a woman have died following a single-vehicle collision in Harworth…

Man and woman die following collision A man and a woman have died following a single-vehicle collision in Harworth. Police and emergency services were called to Bawtry Road around 2.15am on Sunday (21 January 2024). A 26-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers. The road was closed in both directions for most of the day while the emergency services attended the crash. […]

January 24, 2024 8

3 males stealing from a shop in Langold….

Yesterday (22nd January), Officers were made aware of 3 males stealing from a shop in Langold. Neighbourhood and Response Officers made their way to the area and tracked down the vehicle the males were traveling in and brought it to a stop, recovering all the items the suspects had taken. This follows a series of similar shop thefts which have taken place in South Yorkshire. The males aged 50, 48 and 36 were all arrested and items recovered. Shop […]

January 23, 2024 5

We arrested two suspects after stopping a car suspected to be involved in Class A drug supply

We arrested two suspects after stopping a car suspected to be involved in Class A drug supply as an ongoing joint operation continues to put the brakes on cross-border crime. Road crime team officers were on patrol in an advanced unmarked vehicle when they followed and stopped the car in Welbeck Road, Ordsall. After colleagues from the Bassetlaw Operation Reacher team arrived to assist, it was clear one of the occupants had a bulge in her cycling shorts. She was […]

January 21, 2024 7

First Misuse of Drugs Act warrant of 2024 at a property on Rotherham Baulk, Carlton in Lindrick…

Last week officers from NPT Worksop and Reacher executed their first Misuse of Drugs Act warrant of 2024 at a property on Rotherham Baulk, Carlton in Lindrick. Officers found plenty of items linked to drug supply including a large amount of suspected crack cocaine (see photos) and cash on the premises. 💊 Two people have been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs and our investigation continues. 🚔 Last year, officers from Bassetlaw NPT executed 42 warrants linked to […]

January 16, 2024 7

Police are appealing for witnesses after two teenagers were robbed of their belongings on Christmas Day

Police are appealing for witnesses after two teenagers were robbed of their belongings on Christmas Day. The incident happened in Gateford Road in Worksop at the rear of the Romans Rest pub just after 4.15pm. Two unknown men riding a blue motorbike wearing balaclavas and helmets demanded the two boys hand over their bags. One of the men also threatened the boys with a knife. Both boys handed over their bags which contained £60 in cash and some Samsung earphones. […]

December 30, 2023 4

MISSING: Have you seen Libby?

MISSING: Have you seen Libby? We’re asking for your help to find missing teenager Libby. Libby, 17, was last seen on Friday 22 December in the Laughton area , near Dinnington. She was last seen wearing a black ‘puffer’ jacket, black leggings and a black crop top. Libby is known to have links to Castleford, Knottingley, Immingham and Chesterfield. If you have any information that can assist officers to find Libby please get in touch online, via live chat or […]

December 27, 2023 459

Doncaster man armed with hammer jailed after terrifying raid on family home…

Doncaster man armed with hammer jailed after terrifying raid on family home A Doncaster man who raided a terrified family's home armed with a hammer has been jailed for eight years. Andrew Gaskin, of West End Avenue, Bentley, used a ski mask to hide his face as he entered a house in Armthorpe alongside Patrick Maughan, 38, who was jailed in 2022 for 18 years for his part in the aggravated burglary. After entering the family home on 9 March […]

December 21, 2023 3

A murderer who beat his elderly neighbour to death has been jailed for life…

A murderer who beat his elderly neighbour to death has been jailed for life. Pauline Quinn, aged 72, was found unconscious in the living room of her bungalow in Rayton Spur, Worksop. The much-loved mother, sister and grandmother had suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency services had forced entry to her home address on 9 November 2021. A murder investigation was launched and a suspect was arrested the following morning. Laurence Bierton, aged 63, was […]

December 20, 2023 4

CCTV images released in connection with sexual assault..

CCTV images released in connection with sexual assault It is reported that on Saturday 2 December at 5.55pm on Hall Gate, the victim was approached by a man asking for directions. It is then reported that the man sexually assaulted the victim before walking away. Enquiries are ongoing but officers are keen to identify the man in the images as they may be able to assist with enquiries. Officers have conducted CCTV searches around the town centre and have seen […]

December 18, 2023 8

Man jailed after raping and harassing Doncaster woman….

A man who raped and harassed a woman leaving her terrified in her own home has been jailed. Officers arrested Taimoor Ali, 23, in Doncaster in July 2022 and he was later charged two counts of rape and one count of harassment. A court heard how the victim was left "extremely scared" after an encounter with Ali as she recalled how he used to loiter in the area where she lived and harass her through text messages. Ali used […]

December 16, 2023 4

Huge cannabis factory found in abandoned Doncaster nightclub…

Huge cannabis factory found in abandoned Doncaster nightclub A huge cannabis factory worth around £800,000 has been discovered in an abandoned Doncaster nightclub. Officers from the city's Central Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) were alerted yesterday (14 December) to a significant cannabis cultivation at a premises in Silver Street. There were approximately 800 cannabis plants spread across six rooms, with reports that the electricity inside the venue had been tampered with. It is thought people had been living inside the property […]

December 16, 2023 5

Officers from Worksop South NPT arrested prolific shop lifter Kerry HALL…

On Sunday 10th December 2023, Officers from Worksop South NPT arrested prolific shop lifter Kerry HALL for two shop theft offences in the Worksop area. Less than a week prior to the arrest, HALL received an 8 week suspended sentence for multiple shop thefts. HALL blatantly disregarded the good will of the court and continued to offend, committing a shop theft two days later. HALL plead guilty to the shop theft matters and had the 8 week prison sentence […]

December 13, 2023 6

A banned driver who knocked over an elderly pedestrian…

A banned driver who knocked over an elderly pedestrian as he sped through a village in a stolen car has been put behind bars. Bill Nicholson stole the Ford Fiesta from a driveway in Tuxford on 15 August 2023 and drove dangerously in a failed bid to evade police. The vehicle was on the wrong side of the road and had mounted the pavement when it collided with the pensioner who was walking along Doncaster Road, Langold, near Worksop. The […]

December 13, 2023 4

Four Doncaster thieves jailed after reckless shoplifting sprees…

Four Doncaster thieves jailed after reckless shoplifting sprees Four Doncaster thieves' reckless shoplifting sprees have landed them in jail for Christmas. Lee Hamshaw, Janis Slapins, Lee Turton and Andrew Drury are all now behind bars after admitting a series of thefts at stores across the city. Their thefts ranged far and wide, with stores such as The Range, Next, Sainsbury's and HMV all targeted by the shoplifters in the run up to and during the busy festive period. Hamshaw, of […]

December 12, 2023 12

fficers from Worksop South NPT apprehended 3 individuals who had been selling fake perfumes….

Officers from Worksop South NPT apprehended 3 individuals who had been selling fake perfumes in Worksop Town Centre and seized 48 bottles which included Dior, Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Tom Ford brands. Officers also located a counterfeit apple watch whilst searching one of the offenders. This behaviour is completely OUT OF ODOUR and will not be tolerated by Nottinghamshire Police. The offenders have been reported to trading standards and the items seized. As it approaches Christmas we would like […]

December 11, 2023 5

Appeal after man dies in Doncaster collision…

Appeal after man dies in Doncaster collision Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man died in a collision in Doncaster this weekend. At 8.18am on Saturday (9 December), we were notified that there had been a collision on Great North Road in Bawtry. A man driving a black Mercedes had been travelling from the direction of Bawtry golf club towards the Mount Pleasant Hotel when his vehicle had left the road at the junction and collided […]

December 10, 2023 3

Reckless Doncaster burglar’s stealing spree lands him in jail…

Reckless Doncaster burglar's stealing spree lands him in jail A reckless thief who smashed his way into two Doncaster businesses stealing mobile phones, laptops and bottles of alcohol has been jailed. John Stoakes caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage after kicking through doors and shattering windows at a city centre bar and a business premises in Hyde Park. The 36-year-old, of no fixed abode, broke into a business centre overnight on 13 November and stole two laptops worth £900 […]

December 8, 2023 9

Doncaster thief behind bars for Christmas after shoplifting spree..

Doncaster thief behind bars for Christmas after shoplifting spree A Doncaster thief's shoplifting spree has resulted in him being put behind bars for Christmas. Gary Devy, of Schofield Street, Mexborough, plundered hundreds of pounds worth of products from the same One Stop shop in Wheatley, with the 41-year-old targeting the store on five separate occasions between 30 October and 1 December. He was arrested last Saturday (2 December) just hours after stealing 20 pairs of pyjamas worth over £300 from […]

December 6, 2023 3

Have you seen wanted Doncaster man Craig McGarry…

🚨 Have you seen #wanted #Doncaster man Craig McGarry? 🚨 McGarry, 34, is wanted in connection with an alleged assault at a property in Thorne. If you see him, do not approach him, and instead call 101, quoting log number 266 of 28 September

December 5, 2023 8

Appeal: Do you recognise this man…

Appeal: Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a reported indecent exposure offence in Doncaster have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to identify. On 20 August at 1.40am, it is reported that a man indecently exposed himself in Westfield Park in the Balby area of Doncaster. The suspect is described as a white man with medium brown hair with a fringe and a goatee beard and moustache. The man is believed to have been wearing […]

December 5, 2023 1

Have you seen wanted Doncaster woman Kirsty Mullen?

Have you seen wanted Doncaster woman Kirsty Mullen? Mullen, 34, who frequents #Doncaster city centre and the Wheatley Hall Road area, is wanted in connection with reports of assault, robbery and shoplifting. If you have, call crimestoppers.

December 5, 2023 6

Doncaster man stabbed pensioner in his own home in brutal attack…

A Doncaster man who raided a pensioner's home before plunging a knife into his neck and leaving him in a pool of his own blood has been jailed for over a decade. Robert Christian, 34, of no fixed abode, followed his victim from shops in Balby on 23 April 2023 before appearing outside his home and demanding he hand over his money. When he refused, Christian barged his way in and attacked him, leaving his victim, who is in […]

December 4, 2023 6

Doncaster rapist strangled child and threatened to bury woman in garden…

Doncaster rapist strangled child and threatened to bury woman in garden A Doncaster rapist who strangled two people, including a young child, threatened to bury a woman in the garden if she told anyone about his sickening attacks on her. Matthew Morrell subjected his victim to a brutal campaign of abuse that left her with a raft of physical injuries and psychological trauma. Morrell assaulted and raped his victim as she begged him to stop, before he locked her in […]

December 2, 2023 10

On Friday 1st December 2023 officers from Worksop South Neighbourhood Policing Team….

On Friday 1st December 2023 officers from Worksop South Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a Night Time Economy operation in Worksop town centre focusing on preventing the use/possession of drugs in local venues. The aim of the operation is to prevent potential violent disorder later on in the evening by locating and removing any persons in possession or under the influence of drugs when attending venues. Officers in partnership with a local venue had a condition of entry of completing a […]

December 2, 2023 3

Worksop Neighbourhoods in collaboration with Response officers identified a property on Dennis Street in Worksop, containing a Cannabis Grow…

Worksop Neighbourhoods in collaboration with Response officers identified a property on Dennis Street in Worksop, containing a Cannabis Grow, bypassing electricity and containing a number of weapons which have all been seized. If you have any information which may assist our investigation, you can contact us using incident 0328 of today's date. Bypassing electricity is extremely dangerous and can cause fires through exposed wires and connections risking peoples lives including those in nearby properties. If you suspect a Cannabis […]

November 29, 2023 4

Officers searching for missing Doncaster man Liam have sadly found a body…

Officers searching for missing Doncaster man Liam have sadly found a body this morning (29 November). While formal identification is yet to take place, officers do believe it to be that of Liam. Thank you for sharing.

November 29, 2023 4

Have you seen missing Liam?

Have you seen missing Liam? We’re asking for your help to find missing Doncaster man Liam. Liam, 38, was last seen yesterday (27 November) at 7:40am leaving the Balby area of the city. He has not been seen or heard from since and concerns are growing for his welfare. Liam is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, clean shaven with short brown hair. If you have seen Liam or have any information that can help officers locate him, please […]

November 28, 2023 3

A brazen thief who stole fuel from a petrol station…..

A brazen thief who stole fuel from a petrol station forecourt and helped himself to goods in shops without making payment has been locked up. Luke Hawkins was caught on CCTV cameras as he twice filled up jerry cans at the Shell service station in St Annes Drive, Worksop, on 2 and 12 November 2023, and left without paying. The greedy 26-year-old’s crime spree didn’t stop there though. Hawkins, of Dryden Dale, Worksop, also stole goods from two Co-op stores, […]

November 23, 2023 5

Neigbourhood Policing Team attended an address in the Manton….

Today officers from Worksop South Neigbourhood Policing Team attended an address in the Manton area of Worksop and located a cannabis grow. Officers were called to the property following reports from The National Grid. Inside the property officers located mature cannabis plants worth approximately £40,000. These plants have been seized and the equipment destroyed.

November 22, 2023 3

A robber who stole cash and bank cards…

A robber who stole cash and bank cards after threatening housing complex staff with a pair of scissors has been jailed. Jason Emmingham was a tenant at the supported multi-occupancy property in Bircotes, Bassetlaw, when he carried out the robbery on 31 July 2023. The 40-year-old had just returned from a spell behind bars after staff agreed to keep the room available for him. However, Emmingham was already in rent arrears when staff were informed he had been trying door […]

November 20, 2023 4

Doncaster mum’s never-ending pain after losing son to knife crime…

Doncaster mum's never-ending pain after losing son to knife crime Dated: 16 November 2023 16:34:37 A Doncaster mum who lost her son to knife crime when he was just 20 years old is throwing her support behind this week's Operation Sceptre. In January 2022, Lisa Theobald received the news news every mother dreads when she was told that her son Ryan had been stabbed to death in Doncaster city centre. Ryan was on a night out with friends in Doncaster […]

November 19, 2023 3

Trio arrested after police execute drugs warrant….

Police arrested three suspected drug dealers and seized drugs and cash during a successful morning raid. Members of the Bassetlaw Operation Reacher and East Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Policing Team worked together to execute the Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Well Hill Drive, Harworth. After gaining entry, officers retrieved items which had been thrown over the garden wall. Drugs, namely cannabis and a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine, were seized following searches at the address along with […]

November 17, 2023 5

MISSING: Help us find Jada….

MISSING: Help us find Jada We are appealing for your help to find Jada. Jada, 16, was last seen in the Carcroft area of Doncaster at 8am on Monday 13 November She was reported missing the following day (Tuesday 14 November) and is believed to have boarded a train to travel between Doncaster and London Kings Cross. It is thought she has travelled to Leicester and Grimsby by train and CCTV footage has shown her at Doncaster train station. Jada […]

November 17, 2023 2

MISSING: Have you seen missing James?….

MISSING: Have you seen missing James?.... Officers in Doncaster are appealing for your help to find James. James, aged 38, was last seen yesterday (Wednesday 15 November) on the Manor Estate in the Toll Bar area of Doncaster. He is described as white and around 5ft 5ins tall, with black hair which he wears in a ponytail. He also has a neck tattoo and was last seen wearing a black and grey North Face coat, grey joggers and Nike trainers. […]

November 16, 2023 4

Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted man Blade Neale….

APPEAL: Help Police find wanted man Blade Neale Date published: 14 November 2023 09:05 Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted man Blade Neale. Neale, 25, is wanted in connection with an alleged burglary in the Carcroft area of Doncaster. It is reported that on Thursday 7 September between 10am and 1pm, high value watches and jewellery were stolen from a property in New Street. We have carried out a range of enquiries since this was […]

November 14, 2023 2

Witnesses and dashcam sought following serious collision in Doncaster….

Witnesses and dashcam sought following serious collision in Doncaster Dated: 12 November 2023 10:02:17 Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam and information following a road traffic collision in Doncaster yesterday (Saturday 11 November) that has left an 84-year-old woman in a critical condition. At around 12.50pm yesterday afternoon, roads policing officers attended a collision on Carr Lane in the Edlington area of Doncaster involving three vehicles. It is understood that a white and purple Mazda RX8 was travelling away from […]

November 14, 2023 2

Doncaster woman known for antisocial behaviour jailed after breaching CBO….

Doncaster woman known for antisocial behaviour jailed after breaching CBO Date published: 13 November 2023 A 21-year-old Doncaster woman known for her antisocial behaviour (ASB) has been jailed after breaching the terms of her criminal behaviour order (CBO). Charlotte Sheriff was given the order earlier this year after persistently being involved in ASB in Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster Interchange and Doncaster train station. Sheriff had previously verbally abused security officers at the shopping centre and last Monday (6 November), she […]

November 13, 2023 4

Suspect arrested after watches stolen in break-in…

.Detectives investigating a burglary during which several high value watches were stolen have arrested a suspect. It is believed an intruder used a ladder to climb through an upstairs window during the break-in near Old London Road, Babworth, on the morning of Thursday 21 September. Three watches and two bracelets were stolen. A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning (7 October) on suspicion of burglary and later released on bail. Detective Constable Morgan Fitzpatrick, of the county burglary […]

November 10, 2023 4

Police arrested three suspects in connection with drug supply offences after carrying out a series of raids….

Police arrested three suspects in connection with drug supply offences after carrying out a series of raids. Four warrants were executed in the Carlton-in-Lindrick and Langold areas of Bassetlaw as part of an ongoing investigation relating to the importation and supply of illegal drugs. The enforcement activity involved a number of proactive police teams including the Worksop criminal investigation department (CID), Bassetlaw Operation Reacher and Worksop neighbourhood policing teams, digital forensic teams, and Nottinghamshire Police’s tactical support group. A 38-year-old […]

November 10, 2023 4

A cowardly thief who stopped an elderly man in the street before robbing him of £1,100 has been jailed…

A cowardly thief who stopped an elderly man in the street before robbing him of £1,100 has been jailed. Andrew Merritt asked the 88-year-old if he could spare a couple of pounds and the pensioner, who was on a mobility scooter, took out his wallet and gave him £3.10. CCTV footage showed Merritt then hug the man before grabbing the wallet and walking away. As the elderly man pleaded for it back, Merritt grinned as he counted the large wad […]

November 9, 2023 4

New team of officers dedicated to tackling crime in Doncaster city centre…..

New team of officers dedicated to tackling crime in Doncaster city centre Doncaster has welcomed a new cohort of officers who will be permanently based in the city centre to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour. Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, which covers the city centre and surrounding vicinities, has doubled its number of officers, with regular patrols set to take place and a renewed focus to continue combatting antisocial behaviour (ASB), retail crime and drug use. Lisa Bird, who is […]

November 9, 2023 3

Prolific beggar who pretended to be homeless…

A prolific beggar who pretended to be homeless to get money from members of the public has now been banned from loitering anywhere in Bassetlaw with a view to begging. Shane Hulls was handed his two-year extended criminal behaviour order after he pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation - namely using someone else’s bank card without permission to buy bottles of spirit in Worksop town centre on 20 April 2023. The 34-year-old was handed a four-month […]

November 8, 2023 4

Doncaster officers track down four stolen vehicles and reunite them with their owners….

Doncaster officers track down four stolen vehicles and reunite them with their owners Four stolen vehicles, including a vital community asset, have been tracked down by officers in Doncaster and returned to their rightful owners. Between Friday 3 November and Sunday 5 November, three vans were stolen from various parts of Doncaster, as well as a tractor used to cut the grass of community pitches, which was taken from Brodsworth Miners Welfare Hall on Friday evening. The theft of the […]

November 8, 2023 2

Theft in Worksop, CCTV image released…..

Police have released a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to a shop theft. A man entered a petrol station shop in Worksop, selected cleaning products and put them in a carrier bag. He left without making any attempt to pay for the items. The incident happened in Kilton Road at around 4.50pm on 30 September 2023. Police Constable Laura Capaldi said: “We believe the man pictured may have information which could assist […]

November 8, 2023 4

Man charged following Doncaster burglary…

Man charged following Doncaster burglary A 29-year-old man has been charged following an aggravated burglary in Doncaster. Andrew Gaskin, of West End Avenue Doncaster, has been charged with aggravated burglary with intent. On 9 March 2022 at 6.10pm, it is reported that three masked men entered a property on Markham Avenue in Doncaster. It is then reported that one of the men stabbed the victim, a woman, and assaulted a teenage boy whilst he chased the three men out of […]

November 8, 2023 18

Secret operation snares three prolific Doncaster shoplifters….

Secret operation snares three prolific Doncaster shoplifters An operation to target prolific shoplifters at a Doncaster shop resulted in three swift arrests in the space of three hours with all three pleading guilty to shoplifting offences. Chelsea Rose, 31, and Gemma Mitchell, 29, are now behind bars after admitting thefts at a One Stop in Balby and a Sainsbury's store in Doncaster city centre last month. Rose, of Milton Court, Hyde Park, was seen by officers hiding three boxes of […]

November 6, 2023 26

Police in Doncaster are appealing for information following a road traffic collision…

Dated: 03 November 2023 16:37:06 Officers in Doncaster are appealing for information following a road traffic collision. On Monday (30 October) around 6.50pm, it is reported that a silver Mondeo, a red Honda Civic and a black Ford were involved in a collision on Bentley Road. It is reported that the black Mondeo drove away from the scene of the crash. Officers are now appealing for anyone with information or anyone who might have been a witness to the collision […]

November 4, 2023 4

Police are investigating following a spate of deliberate wheelie bin fires in the Retford area…..

Police are investigating following a spate of deliberate wheelie bin fires in the Retford area. Although there has been no significant damage, officers are concerned it may be just a matter of time until some serious damage is caused or worse still lives are put at risk. Fire crews were called to three bin fires in the Broadleigh Court area of Ordsall during the early hours of Tuesday (31 October 2023). The fires were extinguished, and police are continuing […]

November 2, 2023 3

The family of a man who sadly died following a suspected murder in Doncaster this weekend has named him as…..

The family of a man who sadly died following a suspected murder in Doncaster this weekend has named him as 53-year-old Jason Gaskin. Jason was found unconscious and with head injuries outside the Park Social Working Men's Club on Victoria Road in Balby at around 1.00am on Sunday (29 October). Despite the best efforts of members of the public and ambulance service staff, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Today (Tuesday 31 October) Jason was been formally identified […]

October 31, 2023 1

A dangerous driver was caught speeding….

A dangerous driver was caught speeding through a residential area while wearing his football boots. Thauseef Tafique overtook an unmarked police car in heavy rain and dark conditions, crossed the solid white lines, and was clocked speeding at 75mph in a 30mph limit. When Tafique was stopped by Sergeant Steve Waft, of our Roads Policing Unit, he noticed the 36-year-old was wearing football boots to drive in. PS Waft said: “Our top priority is to make the roads throughout […]

October 31, 2023 3

Have you seen Matthew Adams…

Have you seen Matthew Adams? Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted man Matthew Adams. Adams, age 31, of Ramskir Lane, is wanted in connection with a robbery in Stainforth. It is reported that on 26 August at 1.36am, four men broke into a property on Haig Crescent where they beat the occupant of the house before entering and leaving with two safes. Police want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Adams […]

October 30, 2023 23

Police officers intercepted and seized a vehicle suspected to be involved in illegal poaching…

Police officers intercepted and seized a vehicle suspected to be involved in illegal poaching as a crackdown on cross-border rural crime continues. Lamps found inside the Subaru Forester were also seized after it was stopped by members of our Worksop South beat team on Sunday night (29 October 2023) in Old London Road, Morton. A Lurcher dog was also found in the vehicle. Inquiries remain ongoing following the stop. Inspector Hayley Crawford, District Commander for Bassetlaw, said: “We treat rural […]

October 30, 2023 7

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a Doncaster man…

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a Doncaster man in the early hours of 29th October. Emergency services were called to Victoria Road in Balby at around 1.00am this morning (29 October) following reports that a man, believed to be in 50s, had been found unconscious and with head injuries near the Park Social Working Men's Club. Despite the best efforts of members of the public and ambulance service staff, the man was […]

October 29, 2023 11

A violent drug dealer has been jailed

A violent drug dealer has been jailed after police found bags full of cocaine in his kitchen. Darryl Wilson was discovered in the garage of the property in Edinburgh Walk, Worksop, when neighbourhood policing team officers executed a warrant at the address. They found deal bags of the Class A drug on top of the fridge, as well as large amounts of cash, luxury handbags, multiple mobile phones and other equipment associated with the supply of drugs. Wilson, aged 33, […]

October 28, 2023 6

Sixteen sentenced to almost 90 years after UK’s largest ever prison drugs conspiracy…

Sixteen sentenced to almost 90 years after UK’s largest ever prison drugs conspiracy A prison nursing assistant and 15 others who played a part in the largest ever drug and weapon prison smuggling conspiracy in the UK have today (27 October) been handed sentences totalling almost 90 years. Amy Hatfield, a 38-year-old mental health nursing assistant, and 16 co-conspirators smuggled over £1 million worth of drugs, knives and mobile phones into the grounds of HMP Lindholme in Doncaster. The […]

October 27, 2023 3

Search for wanted man, Ben Daniel Collins, extended to the Middlesbrough & Doncaster areas….

Search for wanted man, Ben Daniel Collins, extended to the Middlesbrough & Doncaster areas. Collins, 23, from Scarborough with links to Bridlington, is wanted for recall to prison after failing to comply with his licence. Call 101 with info, or 999 if you know where he is

October 27, 2023 5

New image released in search for missing Herbert….

New image released in search for missing Herbert Officers have released a new image in their search for Herbert, who was last seen at 10.30pm on Tuesday 24 October. He was reported missing the following day (25 October) and this new image of Herbert shows the clothes we believe he was wearing at the time he went missing. He is wearing a black cap and a dark blue puffer jacket Officers are asking people in the York Road area of […]

October 26, 2023 3

A violent drug dealer has been jailed after police found bags full of cocaine in his kitchen…..

A violent drug dealer has been jailed after police found bags full of cocaine in his kitchen. Darryl Wilson was discovered in the garage of the property in Edinburgh Walk, Worksop, when neighbourhood policing team officers executed a warrant at the address. They found deal bags of the Class A drug on top of the fridge, as well as large amounts of cash, luxury handbags, multiple mobile phones and other equipment associated with the supply of drugs. Wilson, aged 33, […]

October 26, 2023 7

Officers have arrested three suspects after being alerted to a car and bin being set on fire……

Officers have arrested three suspects after being alerted to a car and bin being set on fire. Patrolling officers in the Worksop area discovered a car had been set alight on Hardwick Road West, Worksop, shortly before 3am on Sunday 22 October. Alerting Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service the team was then made aware a bin had also been set alight on Howards Street, just after 12.30am. Both fires were extinguished and while at the scene officers spotted three suspects […]

October 25, 2023 6

Stealing Chocolates in Balby….

A shoplifter with who had a thing for Quality Street chocolates has been jailed after stealing handfuls of the confectionery from a Doncaster shop. Owen Stothard raided the shelves of a One Stop store in Balby on 3 separate occasions in September this year. Stothard, of Firbeck House, Doncaster, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft after taking off with sweets and chocolates worth £51. He was jailed for 18 weeks at Doncaster Magistrates' Court on 17 October.

October 24, 2023 2

A second dog found near A57…

UPDATE 🐶 🦮 A second dog has been found by officers after reports of two dogs being seen near the A57 this morning. Thank you to members of the community to assisted officers in recovering the dogs. If these are your dogs please contact Bassetlaw District Council dog warden on 01909 533533 to arrange recovery.

October 24, 2023 4

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