Op Fusion Activity – Burglary Arrest
Police arrested a 33-year-old local man in Gosberton on March 5 in relation to a burglary in Albion Street, Spalding, on February 26. He has been questioned and released on bail pending further enquiries until April 6.
Garage Burglary – Aalsmeer Rise, Spalding
Police are appealing for information after alcohol and bikes were stolen from a garage in Spalding.
Thieves broke into the garage between 5.30pm on March 3 and 8am on March 5 and stole £350 worth of wine, £50 worth of lager, a child’s Raleigh bike, and child’s Apollo mountain bike an adult Giant mountain bike.
Burglary – Pipwell Gate, Moulton Seas End
Police are appealing for information after a computer; jewellery and clothing were stolen from a house in Moulton Seas End.
This incident took place sometime between 8pm on March 5 and 3am the following morning in Pipwell Gate, Moulton Seas End. Offenders broke in through the back door using a spade and stole an HP laptop, jewellery, including a pocket watch and a wedding ring, shirts, trainers and a rucksack.
Op Fusion Activity - Burglary Arrest/Charge
Police were called to an address Wignall’s Gate, Holbeach, yesterday afternoon after reports of a burglary in progress. Officers attended the scene and arrested unemployed 32-year-old Jamie Moore, of High Road, Whaplode. An LCD TV, a DVD player and a Nintendo Wii had been stolen from the address in question. Moore was questioned and charged with burglary. He was remanded in custody to appear at Grantham Magistrates Court this morning (please call the court for the outcome).
Attempt Robbery – Gallery Walk, Pinchbeck
Police are appealing for information after a man tried to rob a 90-year-old woman.
This incident took place at around 11am on February 27 in Gallery Walk, which is a narrow alleyway off Knight Street in Pinchbeck.
The woman was approached by a man, or teenage boy (not really clear how old) on a bike. He tried to snatch her canvass shopping bag from her. The woman refused to let go and a tussle led to her being pushed into a hedgerow at the side of the lane. The offender then left the scene empty handed. The victim was extremely shaken, but not hurt.
Lincolnshire Police spokesman James Newall said: “This was a particularly nasty incident against an elderly member of our community. The woman was extremely brave in her actions, but has been left very shaken by the ordeal. We are appealing for anyone who saw a man, or teenager on a bike in the area at that time to get in touch and help them with their enquiries.”
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
Burglary - Piccard Drive, Spalding
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in a burglary in Spalding.
This incident took place between 2am and 8am on February 24 in Piccard Drive, Spalding. It is believed offenders used an implement to reach through a cat flap and take the keys out of the door on the inside to get in. Once inside they stole car keys to a red BMW 316, which was parked on the drive.
RTC - Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge/Death in Custody at Spalding
Police were called to Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, at around 11.40pm on February 24 after reports of a single vehicle collision involving a VW Sharran. Police attended and arrested the 69-year-old driver on suspicion of drink driving. He was taken to Spalding Custody, but died a short time later. The IPCC has been informed and they are currently conducting an initial assessment into the circumstances surrounding the death of the driver - Lincolnshire Police are conducting an investigation into the RTC and the death of the driver.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the accident to come forward with any information they may have.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
Burglary Warning/Appeal for Information – All Spalding residents
Police are warning residents in the Spalding area after an ongoing spate of jewellery thefts from houses.
There have been about nine of these burglaries in than last month and police believe they are all being committed by the same offender(s)
All have occurred between 9am and 2pm on days towards the end of the week like Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The criminal(s) tend to get into the houses by climbing through an unlocked window, or smashing it and then going in.
The upstairs rooms are then searched and jewellery is stolen. They are all “pocketable” items that can be slipped in and are not too heavy.
The occupants have always been out when these offences have been committed, although sometimes for very short periods of time like half-an-hour – suggesting that the criminal is watching the property.
South Holland NPT Area Inspector Paul Timmins said: “We have launched an operation involving overt and covert tactics, which we are confident will lead to arrests, but in the meantime we need residents to consider their security and be extremely vigilant. Leave a radio, TV or lights on when you leave the house – a little bit of noise is often enough to spook them. And when you do leave your house look around for people in the street or sitting in cars – could they be watching you? If you think they are then call us immediately. Don’t worry about being paranoid or wasting out time, we need these calls if we’re going to sort this problem out. If we work together we can beat them.”
Houses in the Wygate Park and West Elloe Avenue areas have been most affected, but residents in all areas of the town are being warned to be on the lookout.
Despite the current problems, burglary is still down 0.5 per cent compared to this time last year in the Spalding Area.
Warning to users of Castle Leisure Centre, Albion Street, Spalding – Thieves Operating – Inc 425 of February 23
Police are warning users of a Spalding leisure centre to be vigilant after car keys were stolen from a changing room and a vehicle was taken from the car park.
This incident took place at round 8.10pm at Castle Leisure Centre in Albion Street, Spalding, on February 23.
The victim left his car keys in a jacket which was hanging up in the changing rooms next to the gym. An offender stole the keys, went into the car park and then stole a red Mini Cooper, registration AP04KWZ. It is possible the victim had been followed from the car park and watched in the changing rooms by the offender.
Police are asking leisure centre users to use a secure locker at the very least and to be vigilant in the car park when they arrive.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
Pub Burglaries - Spalding area - 8 February 2010
Police in Spalding are appealing for help from the public after a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in and around the area during the early hours of this morning (Monday 8th February). The incidents started just before 0310 when The Plough Inn at Holbeach St John's was entered and £10 stolen from the till (Incident 21 of 8 February); then at 0314 a member of the public alerted police after he saw three men with a torch around his house in Weston Hills - they made off in a dark car with a loud exhaust (Incident 22 of 8 February); then at 0325 two men were disturbed on the roof of the Bell Inn public house at Weston Hills and made off without gaining entry (Incident 24 of 8 February); then at 0335 a man was disturbed on the flat roof of the Royal Mail Cart public house, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding - he made off without gaining entry (Incident 26 of 8 February); finally about 0410, three men wearing masks broke into the Duke of York pub in Gosberton. They attacked the gaming machines and stole cigarettes, money and jewellery. They also threatened the occupiers of the pub, a man and a woman. They were shocked but not physically injured and the 3 men made off; the value of the property is not yet known (Incident 28 of 8 February).
Spalding Detective Sergeant Steve Knubley says he believes the five incidents are connected and is appealing for anyone who was out and about around the relevant times and saw anything suspicious to call in confidence on 01522 532222 and give their information or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"I am also in touch with officers in Cambridgeshire where two incidents on their area may also be connected," he said. "The couple who were threatened in the Duke of York in Gosberton were obviously very frightened when the three men threatened them but thankfully they were not physically assaulted. It is also possible that whoever carried out these burglaries and attempted burglaries are travelling criminals and came from outside the County. Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence and I urge anyone with any information to get in touch."
Attempt Burglary –
Police are appealing for information after a man tried to break into a house in Spalding.
This incident took place at about 4.15pm in
A thief climbed over a wall at the back of a house using a plank of wood as a ramp. He then climbed onto a sloping roof and smashed a window. But while the offender was trying to climb through the window, the resident, who had heard the glass break, beat him back with a broom. The offender ran off.
Police are keen to trace the suspect, who is described as between 25 and 30-years-old with light brown hair and blue eyes. He was clean shaven and had prominent cheek bones. He was wearing a black zip-up top.
Update 14 - New CCTV Image and Reward Upped to £20,000 - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne - Inc 197 of November 4
Officers nearing the end of their review of thousands of hours of CCTV footage have found another image of the suspect in Bourne. This is a head-on shot. Some of the suspect’s face is covered by a scarf, but it is by far the best picture so far. It was not used on Crime Watch. Crime Stoppers has also matched Sainsbury’s reward - giving a total of £20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Det Supt Stuart Morrison was available for pre-record interviews at 1pm at Sleaford Police Station on Wednesday. He also set aside time for phone interviews.
Operation Fusion - Burglary Warning To Residents in Spalding and Holbeach Areas
There have been a number of burglaries in the Spalding and Holbeach areas over the weekend and police are advising residents to make sure their homes are locked up and look occupied.
South Holland NPT Area Inspector Paul Timmins said: “As part of Operation Fusion, we are dedicating a significant amount of resources to nipping this series of burglaries in the bud. Operationally, overt and covert tactics are being used. A number of potential targets have been identified and it’s only a matter of time before arrests are made. From a reassurance and crime prevention perspective, beat teams are out on the streets, visiting victims and their neighbours to make sure they feel safe and have the advice they need. They will be joined by the Neighbourhood Action Team, which has been deployed to the area to boost police numbers.
“We need two things from the public. Firstly we want reports of all suspicious people and vehicles near your homes. Secondly, we want people to really focus on their security. Make sure doors and windows are locked, even when you’re in. And leave lights and radios on to make your house look occupied. If you have environmental concerns then buy low-energy light bulbs and timer devices for your switches – they’re very cheap these days. For any advice please contact your beat teams.”
Details of burglaries: Langwith Gardens, Holbeach, between January 27 and January 29. Offenders forced open UPVC window and searched through the whole house. It is not yet clear what has been taken. Wygate Meadows, Spalding, between 11.30am on January 30 and 1.20am on January 31. Thieves broke in through a window and stole two Canon cameras and a laptop (£1,000 worth in total). Park Close, Spalding, between 1.30pm and 11.22pm on January 30. Keys were stolen and £100 worth of damage was caused to the window. Also in Park Close, Spalding, between 6.30pm and 10.30pm. Thieves broke in through kitchen window and stole a watch, four mobile phones, a Dell laptop and around £500 cash. Glenside North, Pinchbeck, between 11pm on January 30 and 12noon on January 31. Thieves have broken into the garage and stolen two petrol hedge cutters. Fairfields, Holbeach, between 10am on January 27 and 9.30am on January 30. Thieves broke in through a window and stole passports and jewellery worth more than £500.
For all non-emergency calls contact us on: 0300 111 0300
South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Area
Lincolnshire Police, South Division is currently looking at neighbourhood policing. As part of this review we have made changes to some of the names we use. To help you understand, I have included a list of key changes for your information.
§ Sectors will become Neighbourhood Policing Areas, eg South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Area, Grantham Neighbourhood Policing Area, Stamford Neighbourhood Policing Area
§ Sector Inspectors will become Neighbourhood Policing Area Inspectors, eg South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Area Inspector, etc.
Other terms that the police commonly use and you may hear in conversation are:
§ Response and patrol units, which will become Neighbourhood Response Teams
§ Response and patrol inspectors, who will become Neighbourhood Response Inspectors
§ Response and patrol officers, who will become Neighbourhood Response Officers
To maintain a clear neighbourhood focus in the way we carry out our policing, Neighbourhood Policing Area Inspectors will take the lead for the policing priorities and the alignment of resources in their areas. As part of this, we are committed to maintaining clearly established neighbourhood policing priorities for every Neighbourhood Policing Area and ensuring these are updated on a regular basis.
Caravan thefts – Mill Drove, Bourne (Inc 328 of Jan 28) and West Road Pointon (Inc 36 of Jan 29)
Police are warning caravan owners to review their security as thieves are targeting the vehicles.
Thieves tried to steal a caravan in Mill Drove, Bourne, between 8am and 7.55pm, on January 28.
They forced a lock off the vehicle, but were prevented from stealing it due to a large wheel clamp that had been fitted by the owner. Officers are advising other owners to take similar action.
A caravan was stolen in West Road, Pointon, between 10pm on January 28 and 5.55pm the following day.
Officers are also suggesting that owners take advantage of firms offering long-term storage services in secure compounds
INCIDENT 275 of 22nd JANUARY 2010 - ROBBERY
Police in Spalding are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society in Sheep Market, Spalding on Friday between about 4.30pm and just after 5pm. About 5pm a man went into the Society, with what appeared to be a gun concealed in a bag and demanded money.
A substantial amount of cash was handed over and the man made off on foot towards the town centre. He is described as between 5’5” and 5’8” tall, proportionate build and a dark complexion. He was wearing a grey or green coat with epaulettes on the shoulders and when he carried out the robbery, had a black hood over a pale blue beanie hat. He was in possession of a black draw-string bag.
Detective Sergeant Steve Knubley of Spalding Police says there were large numbers of people around the area at the time. “I am keen to hear from anyone who saw a similar man hanging around prior to going into the Building Society or saw him walking off afterwards. This kind of offence is extremely rare in the Spalding area and the staff who were threatened by the man were shocked but not physically harmed by the man. I urge anyone who thinks they may have seen anything to contact me in the strictest confidence,” he said.
DS Knubley said he hoped to issue an image of the man entering the Building Society after he has examined CCTV footage early next week.
DS Steve Knubley can be contacted in confidence on either 0300 111 333 and ask for his extension or dial 01775 722233
Burglary – Warning to Residents – Barrett’s Close, Holbeach.
Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a Neighbourhood Watch worker stole cash from a pensioner.
The offender knocked on the door of an elderly woman in Barrett's Close, Holbeach, at around 8.20pm on January 12.
He said he was from Neighbourhood Watch and that he needed to check premises for security and signs of an intruder. The woman let him in, he searched around the house and when he left the woman found an amount of cash had been stolen. The man is described as in his early 20s and dressed in black.
South Holland Neighbourhood Policing Area Inspector Paul Timmins said: “Neighbourhood Watch representatives do not knock on doors asking for access, if anyone comes to your door claiming to be from Neighbourhood Watch, do not let them in and call us immediately.”
Burglary/Distraction – Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton - BD/10/108
Police are appealing for information after a substantial amount of cash was stolen from a pensioner in Long Sutton.
A 91-year-old man answered a knock on the door of his house in Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton, at around 4.40pm on January 8.
The man at the door said he was from the gas board and that there was a possibility of an explosion. He claimed he needed to check his gas supply. The offender went into the house and was followed by two other men who searched the property. They stole cash and a carriage clock.
Residents are being warned to be on the lookout for people posing as utility company representatives and to always ask for ID and to check that ID by calling the companies before letting them into their homes.
Burglary – Back Lane, Long Sutton – BD/10/100
Police are appealing for information after cash and jewellery were stolen from a house in Long Sutton.
This incident took place sometime between 7.20pm on January 7 and 6.20am on January 8 in Back Lane, Long Sutton.
Thieves broke in through a ground-floor window and stole cash, bank cards, a sat nav and jewellery.
Burglary – Grevel Close, Spalding – BD/10/104
Police are appealing for information after thieves stole computers and jewellery from a house in Spalding.
Offenders broke into the house in Grevel Close, Spalding, through the front door sometime between 8.30pm on January 4 and 3.30pm on January 8.
They stole a Sony Bravia TV, a Hewlett Packard laptop, an Acer laptop, an Ipod Nano and jewellery.
Burglary – Garnsgate Road, Long Sutton – BD/10/122
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in a burglary in Long Sutton.
Thieves broke into the house in Garnsgate Road, Long Sutton, between 12 noon and 6.50pm on January 9, and stole a set of car keys.
They then took a blue Ford Fiesta, registration R297YEW, which was parked outside.
Burglary – Broadgate, Whaplode Drove – BD/10/109
Police are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen from a house in Whaplode Drove.
Thieves broke into to a house in Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, through the bathroom window between 11am on January 3 and 8pm on January 8. They stole a quantity of jewellery
Update 12 – Crime Watch - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 197 of November 4
The Alan Wood murder investigation will feature as the lead story on the BBC’s Crime Watch programme on January 27. It will involve a full reconstruction of events leading up to and after the murder. BBC crews will be filming in and around Lound, Stamford and Bourne in the next couple of weeks. If any individuals or businesses are asked to contribute to the filming, and they are happy to do so, Lincolnshire police would greatly appreciate their help.
Update 11 – Release of New CCTV Image - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 197 of November 4
Please click on the following link to download footage and a still image: http://www.lincs.police.uk/
Det Supt Stuart Morrison will be available for interview from 4pm onwards at Sleaford Police Station.
Alan Wood (50) was found dead in his home in Lound, near Bourn on Saturday October 24 and a murder investigation was launched.
Enquiries have shown that the suspect then used Mr Wood’s bank cards at cash machines in Stamford and Bourne.
This latest footage is of a man officers believe could be our suspect, walking through Market Place, Bourne at around 9.40pm on October 22.
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “The image is the clearest we have released so far. We can see clearly that he is wearing a scarf, a dark coloured jumper and a baseball cap. This footage also gives a much better idea of build, posture and gait. We believe that people will be able to recognise this person from the footage if they know him. We are again asking people to take the time to study the footage on the force website and call us immediately, or crimestopers anonymously as soon as possible.
“The investigation is still progressing well and extensive enquiries are ongoing. Searches and house to house enquiries are now almost completed and forensic analysis is still being carried out. The trawl of 5,000 hours of CCTV footage is now also nearing completion.”
To view the footage and look at the E-fit visit: www.lincs.police.uk
To call with information dial: (01522) 882222, quoting incident number 197 of November 4
Update 9 – Release of New CCTV Images of Suspect/Use of Bluetooth to Send E-fit to Mobile Phones in the Area - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 197 of November 4
As part of the ongoing trawl of CCTV footage, police are releasing these new images of the suspect. They were captured by a CCTV camera in an Orange mobile phone shop in Stamford High Street on October 24 and 25. The suspect is wearing different clothing on each day.
To download the images click on the link: <http://lincs.police.uk/
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “We want people to study these fresh images and look at them in the context of the previous CCTV footage we have released and the E-fit, which appeared in the press at the end of last week.
“These pictures are much better quality and give you an idea of exactly what the suspect was wearing. You can also get a better idea of his build – and if you look closely you can make out his hairline and the top profile of his face.
“If you recognise this man at all then please contact us. These images, along with previous CCTV and the E-fit will be on the force website for people to look at.
“We will also be using Bluetooth pods to send the E-fit to people’s phones in Stamford and Bourne over the weekend. The pods will be placed in locations near to the cash machines the suspect has used and messages will be sent to phones within a 90m radius.”
To view the footage and look at the E-fit visit: www.lincs.police.uk
To call with information dial: (01522) 882222, quoting incident number 197 of November 4
Update 8 – Release of E-fit - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Police are releasing the attached E-fit and appealing to the public to help them identify the person in the picture.
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: The image has been produced with the help of a witness who has placed this man at a cash point at a relevant time. The witness believes they saw this man withdrawing cash at around 9.30pm at Sainsburys in Bourne on Thursday October 22.”
The person is described as between 25 and 30-years-old and between 5ft 8 and 5ft 10 in tall. He has brown eyes, dark eyebrows and two to three days growth of stubble.
He was wearing a black baseball cap with a yellow logo and a patterned scarf. He was also wearing a brown fitted jacket with buttons down the front and blue jeans.
Det Supt Morrison said: “This is a suspect in our investigation and we need to trace him as a matter of urgency. Please study the picture carefully. Do you know this man, is he someone who lives near you or works with you? Have you served him in a shop, café or bar in Bourne or Stamford? The offender in this case deserves no loyalty whatsoever. We need to trace him and we need the public’s help to do that. Please do not approach this man if you do know him or see him, but ring us immediately.
“The CCTV footage of our suspect using a cash machine is Stamford is still available to watch on the force website. Again, please take the time to look at it. Look at the man’s build, his height, the way he walks and what he is wearing. Is he familiar to you at all? If so, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
To view the footage and look at the E-fit visit: www.lincs.police.uk
To call with information dial: (01522) 882222, quoting incident number 197 of November 4
Update 7 – Release of CCTV Images of Possible Suspect - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
The links below will take you to a downloadable version of the footage…please call for clarification on clips
MP4 Format (quick download/small file size)
http://www.lincs.police.uk/
MPG Format (Slightly better quality but larger file size)
http://www.lincs.police.uk/
Update 6 – Release of CCTV Images of Possible Suspect - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Press conference – 2.30pm today, Wed Nov 4 at Sleaford Golf Club in Willoughby Road, Greylees, Sleaford, NG34 8PL. Det Supt Stuart Morrison will be available to talk through the footage and update you on the investigation.
The CCTV footage will be available to download from a link I will send out shortly.
Alan Wood (50) was found dead at his home in Lound, near Bourne, on Saturday October 24. He had been subjected to a sustained attack with a sharp implement.
These are CCTV images showing a possible suspect in this investigation. The images are the result of extensive analysis of card transactions on Mr Wood’s account and a painstaking trawl of many hours of footage.
Clip 1 shows the possible suspect walking down High Street in Stamford on Saturday October 24 at 9.15am. Clip 2 shows the man then using a cash machine at Nat West in Stamford High Street just seconds later.
Clip 3 shows the possible suspect stood at the same cash machine in High Street, Stamford, the following day, Sunday October 25 at 2.58pm.
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “We want people to really study these images. Look at the clothes, the build of the man, the way he walks. Does he remind you of anyone you know, a friend, and an acquaintance even relative? – remember this is a murder enquiry. A family in our community has been devastated by the offender’s actions. If you have any information, or any suspicions about anyone you know then please call us.
You may also have served this man in a shop, bar or café, again please contact us if you think you have.”
Call Lincolnshire Police on 01522 882222, quoting incident number 235 of October 24.
Update 5 – Release of Mr Wood’s Car details (pics attached) - 30/10/09 - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen Alan Wood’s Car to get in touch and help them with their enquiries.
The attached pictures show the vehicle, a burgundy Jaguar Sovereign saloon, registration K650DTW.
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “We need information on the movements of this vehicle between teatime on Wednesday October 21 and lunchtime on Saturday 24th.
“It is a distinctive car and there won’t be many of them in the Bourne and Stamford area. If you think you have seen it then please give us a call. Obviously the location, date and time are of interest to us.
“We are also continuing our focus on the ATM transactions that have taken place with Mr Wood's cards in Bourne and Stamford. Please look at these details, either in the local paper or on the force website. Check your diaries and think about whether you were in these locations at these times. Look at your ATM receipts; was there a man at the machine just before, or just after you? Please come forward with the information.
“We are also continuing our appeal for people to report suspicious activity in and around Lound between Wednesday October 21 and Saturday the 24th. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously, or any suspicious vehicles then please call us straight away.”
Transaction Details:
Thurs 22nd 2130hrs Sainsbury's ATM Bourne - unsuccessful transaction
Thurs 22nd 2131hrs Sainsbury's ATM Bourne - 2 x unsuccessful transactions
Thurs 22nd 2132hrs Sainsbury's ATM Bourne - cash withdrawn
Thurs 22nd 2138hrs Post Office ATM West Street, Bourne - unsuccessful transaction
Thurs 22nd 2139hrs Post Office ATM West Street, Bourne - unsuccessful transaction
At about 3:15pm on Friday 23rd October cash was withdrawn from the cash point at the Nat-West bank on High Street, Stamford. Two further unsuccessful attempts were made to withdraw cash from the same Nat-West bank on Stamford High Street between 9:10am and 9:20pm on Saturday 24th October. The last two known attempts to withdraw cash took place at around 3:00pm on Sunday 25th October, again from the Stamford High Street branch of the Nat-West bank.
For details of the bank transactions visit: www.lincs.police.uk
Update 4 - Summary of Press conference- 30/10/09 - Alan Wood - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “We have identified a number a locations where money has been withdrawn at times after Alan’s death. We have released this information because of its importance in getting possible witnesses. This is a very important line of enquiry for us. The details of the transactions are on the force website. We want people to look at them closely and really think about whether they were in the area at the time. Look at your diary, look at your ATM receipts, were you there and did you see anyone acting suspiciously – please cal us.
“We also need more information on Alan’s movement from teatime Wednesday 21St October to lunchtime Saturday 24th.
“And we need to know about people acting suspiciously. Is someone you know acting oddly, or have they left in the last couple of days?”
Maureen Wood, from Stamford, said: “He was the perfect son, he visited me every week, if for some reason he couldn’t come he would always phone. He really looked after me, if I needed to go to hospital he would be there for me. He was a gentle man and would never hurt anyone. He was comfortable being alone, but also enjoyed being with his friends, many of whom he’d had since his school days.
“He’d recently started socialising with the new friends he’d made at Sainsburys. He wasn’t the sort of person who’d go to new places on his own, he would either be working, at home, or in his usual places like the pub.
“As far as any of us knew he didn’t have an enemy in the world, he wasn’t a coward, but if someone had an argument with him he would walk away. He wasn’t in to confrontation.
“Anyone who did this to Alan couldn’t possibly have had a reason. If they’d do it to Alan with no reason then they’d do it to anyone. We need to catch whoever did this.
Sylvia Allett, Alan’s sister who lives in France, said: “I was always a few years younger than Alan and he looked after me. I can’t believe anyone would do this to him. We need people to help the police. We need them to come forward. Someone out there must know who did this, please help us.”
For details of the bank transactions visit: www.lincs.police.uk
Update 3 - Murder Investigation - Lound near Bourne - Incident 235 of 24TH October 2009
The investigation into the murder of 50-year-old Alan Wood at his home in Lound near Bourne continues. We are still appealing for anyone who has any knowledge about the activities, movements or intentions of Alan between teatime on Wednesday 24th October and 1:00pm last Saturday (24/10/09) to contact us. It is also important for us to speak to anyone who has any knowledge or experience of any suspicious or unfamiliar persons or vehicles seen in the local area during the above period or over the preceding days or weeks. Detective Superintendent Stuart Morrison is leading the investigation. He said, “We have had a development in the case, it seems that someone, possibly an offender, has made use of Alan Wood's credit and debit cards at cash points in Bourne and Stamford. On Thursday 22nd October between 9:35pm and 9:50pm attempts were made to withdraw cash from the cash machines at the Nat-West bank on North Street, Bourne and the nearby machine at the Post Office on North Street, Bourne. Cash was obtained. At about 3:15pm on Friday 23rd October cash was withdrawn from the cash point at the Nat-West bank on High Street, Stamford. Two further unsuccessful attempts were made to withdraw cash from the same Nat-West bank on Stamford High Street between 9:10am and 9:20pm on Saturday 24th October. The last two known attempts to withdraw cash took place at around 3:00pm on Sunday 25th October, again from the Stamford High Street branch of the Nat-West bank. I am calling upon members of the public who may have used those cash machines themselves or been in the vicinity of them at the relevant times to make contact with the enquiry team. Due to the nature of this incident we cannot rule out the possibility that the offender or offenders themselves sustained cuts or injuries during the attack on the victim. Therefore there is a possibility that someone was displaying or carrying some kind of injury which may have been noticed by passers-by when they were using the cash machines.” Anyone with any information should contact the incident room via 01522 532222. ALTERNATIVELY - they can contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Anyone wishing to interview Detective Superintendent Morrison should contact Press Officer Dick Holmes on 07771 824559.
Update 2 - Tribute to Alan Wood (New Pic attached) - Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Alan Wood was known to his family and friends as a contented, laid back, easy going and gentle man who worked hard and enjoyed the simple things in life.
The 50-year-old was born in Gillingham but spent a large part of his life at his family home in Careby with his Parents, Jim, who passed away in 1998 and Maureen Wood (74), who now lives in Stamford, along with his sisters, Janice, who also lives in Stamford and Sylvia, who lives in France.
When Alan left school he went to work with his father in the printing business and later got a job at Warners in Bourne.
He was made redundant from Warners and wanted a new direction in life. He decided to turn one of his hobbies and passions in life, gardening, into a career.
First he went to work at Rassells Nursery in Little Bytham and he later had a spell at Barnsdale Gardens. Eventually Alan set up his own garden maintenance business, Gardens TLC, which he continued till his death.
The 50-year-old also started working at Sainsburys in Bourne three years ago to supplement his income during the winter months. He was extremely well liked there and he enjoyed the camaraderie of the night shift.
Alan was married to Joanne Wood (44) for 17 years and although they separated five years ago, they remained on good terms.
Mrs Wood, a legal executive who lives in Peterborough, said: “Even though we had separated, Alan would still come and look after my garden. He was the kind of man who would just do anything for anybody”.
Alan was a loving uncle to Janice’s children, Rebecca (20) and Fiona (17) and Sylvia’s children, Joe (18) and Paul (16). He thoroughly enjoyed taking his niece Rebecca to rock concerts, which she said he secretly enjoyed as much as she did.
Mr Wood’s social life centred around The Willoughby Arms in Little Bytham, where he could often be found sitting at the bar with a pint and a packet of peanuts, tapping away to himself and chatting to his friends. He especially enjoyed the live music and beer festivals and would often help out behind the bar.
Alan loved photography and took wedding pictures for some of his friends, although he preferred the “old fashion” cameras, to the latest digital technology. His other passion was motorbikes, his favourite being a black Triumph Speed Triple, which he had for several years.
Maureen Wood, Alan’s mother, said: “Alan was friendly, placid and wouldn’t hurt a fly. The brutal murder of this gentle man has devastated his family and friends. I cannot understand why anyone would want to hurt my son. The family and his friends are stunned and shocked.”
Update 1- Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: “Police were called to an address in Lound, near, Bourne, just before 1pm on Saturday. When they arrived they found the body of 50-year-old Alan Wood inside.
“A post mortem investigation has shown Mr Wood died from knife injuries following a sustained attack. A murder investigation has been launched.
Burglary – Roman Bank, Saracens head, Holbeach – Inc 218 of November 8
Police are appealing for information after furniture and electrical goods were stolen from a house in Saracens Head.
This incident took place sometime between 4pm on November 6 and 2pm on November 8 in Roman Bank, Saracens Head.
Offenders broke into the house through patio doors and stole a cream sofa, four stand-up lamps, two oil heaters, a Zanusi washing machine and a Hotpoint fridge.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting incident number 218 of November 8.
Burglary – Holbeach Road Spalding – BD/09/4567
Police are appealing for information after a laptop was stolen from a house in Spalding.
This incident took place sometime between 5am and 5.30am on November 8 in Holbeach Road, Spalding.
Offenders got into the house through an unlocked door and stole a Asus silver laptop.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting incident crime number BD/09/4567.
Burglary – Church Walk, Bourne – BC/09/279
Police are appealing for information after a video, a projector and DVDs were stolen from a house in Bourne.
This incident took place sometime between 4pm on October 24 and 10am on October 26 in Church Walk, Bourne.
Offenders broke into a ground floor flat by forcing a window open and stole an Epsom video recorder, an HD projector and various DVDs.
Anyone with any information can call Stamford Police Station, quoting crime number BC/09/2679.
Burglary – Broadway Close, Bourne – Inc 183 of October 26
Police are appealing for information after a laptop was stolen from a house in Bourne.
This incident took place sometime between 1.30am and 8.30am on October 26 in Broadway Close, Bourne.
Offenders got into the louse through an unlocked living room window and stole an Advant laptop.
Anyone with any information can call Stamford Police Station, quoting incident number 183 of October 26.
Murder Investigation: Lound, near Bourne – Inc 235 of October 24
Police were called to an address in Lound, near Bourne, at around 1pm on Saturday. The body of a 50-year-old man was found at the scene. A Home Office post mortem was completed last night and police are now treating the incident as suspicious.
We are not in a position to name the deceased until a formal identification has been done later today.
A press briefing with a senior officer will be held at Sleaford Police Station later on today. The time will be confirmed in the next couple of hours.
Burglary – Albert Street, Spalding – Inc 26 of October 20
Police are appealing for information after a TV and a camcorder were stolen from a house in Spalding.
This incident took place sometime overnight on October 19/20 in Albert Street, Spalding.
Offenders got into the house by reaching in through a cat flap to get the key which had been left in the back door.
They stole a flat screen TV, an Xbox and a camcorder.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting incident number 26 of October 20.
Burglary – Kirby Court, Spalding – Inc 35 of October 20
Police are appealing for information after a laptop was stolen from a house in Spalding.
This incident took place sometime overnight on October 19/20 in Kirby Court, Spalding.
Offenders got into the house through an unlocked window and stole a laptop.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting incident number 35 of October 10.
Spalding Sector
Burglary – Burghley Close, Crowland – BD/09/4582
Police are appealing for information after fishing equipment was stolen from a house in Crowland.
This incident took place sometime between 10.30pm on November 8 and 9am the following morning in Burghley Close, Crowland.
Offenders forced open a garage door and stole a blue Diawa Tournament fishing rod bag, a 12ft Maver rod, a blue Preston umbrella, a Shimano rod, a Nintendo DS games console and some fishing scales.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting crime number BD/09/4582.
Burglary – Pennygate, Spalding – BD/09/4584
Police are appealing for information after electrical equipment and a trumpet from a house in Spalding.
This incident took place sometime between 8.20am and 4.30pm on November 9 in Pennygate, Spalding.
Offenders broke into the house through a back door and stole a CD player, a trumpet and several mouthpieces and a Hewlett Packard hard drive.
Anyone with any information can call Spalding Police Station, quoting crime number BD/09/4584.
Op Fusion Activity:
Police executed a warrant in Double Street, Spalding yesterday. A 45-year-old Spalding man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.
He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries until December 18.
Police have arrested a 16-year-old Holbeach boy on suspicion of diesel theft from a vehicle in Stockwell Gate, Whaplode, on September 23. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries until December 16.
Police Station Number
Grantham: (01476) 402222
Stamford: (01780) 752222
Spalding: (01775) 722233
Bourne: (01778) 394892
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111