News 27 November to 3 December
 Warrant executed in Tiptree
This week officers from Colchester Community Policing Team executed a warrant under the misuse of drugs act in Tiptree. The warrant was a result of patrols in the area and information received from local residents.
Inside the property, a man, from Tiptree was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, while cannabis plants with a street value of almost £150,000 were seized.
Working with UK Power Network the officers ensured the property was left safe.
Often cannabis factories such as these have electrical work done which leaves the property dangerous and hazardous, while the revenue funds organised crime.
The man has been charged with producing cannabis and abstracting electricity and been remanded to appear at Ipswich crown court in 2025.
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Man charged with 29 shoplifting offences
A man has been charged with almost 30 shoplifting offences following work by our officers in Colchester.
We have been investigating a series of incidents between October 2023 and October 2024 in the city.
The offences mainly relate to Co-op stores in Harwich Road and Hawthorne Avenue.
Daniel Jones, 36, of Spruce Avenue, Colchester was arrested on 24 November.
He has since been charged with 29 counts of theft from a shop and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 26 November.
He is next due to appear at the same court on 27 January.
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Prolific shoplifter jailed
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for almost two years thanks to work by our Business Crime Team.
Thirty-eight year-old Daniel Archer, of no fixed address, had been charged with 15 thefts or attempted thefts from shops as well as breaching an existing Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
The charges related to incidents between August and October this year at the Co-op store in Hawthorne Avenue, Colchester.
He had already been made subject of a CBO in March 2023 banning him from going into the same store.
He was convicted of the charges against him and was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday 25 November to a year and 10 months in prison.
Man remanded for Burglary
A 38 year old Colchester man was arrested this week on suspicion of Burglary following officers on patrol in Colchester city centre spotting a person of interest.
He was subsequently charged with 2 counts of dwelling burglary, 2 counts of attempted burglary and one count of shop lifting all of which have occurred in the last month, surrounding the city centre area.
He was remanded in custody whereby he appeared at court admitting to the offences charged and now awaits sentencing in the new year. He will remain in custody until this hearing.
The court heard how the man had entered two homes stealing items, including a pedal cycle, alcohol and other items as well as attempting to enter two other homes and stole a number of items from TK Maxx in the city centre.
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 Crime prevention advice
Keep your Moped/ Motorbike safe
Lock
Use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls. You could also use a D lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.
Chain
Thieves often steal a bike by breaking the steering lock and wheeling it away. Use a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed). Secure your bike, with the lock taut to an immovable object such as a ground anchor or street furniture. This will stop thieves from cutting a lock trailing on the ground using an angle grinder. If this isn’t possible, thread the chain through your bike frame and back wheel.
Cover
Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them. A cover also provides another time consuming obstacle for the thief.
Unfortunately security measures can’t guarantee your bike won’t be stolen but, by using multiple security measures, you can make it harder and less attractive for thieves.
Be fraud smart
Don’t get caught out by the Christmas rush!
If something seems too much of a bargain, it’s probably poor quality, fake or doesn’t exist.
Don’t pay for goods or services by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person. Payments via bank transfer offer you no protection if you become a victim of fraud.
Make sure you’ve installed the latest software & app updates. Criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such as your payment details.
Use a strong, separate password and 2FA to protect your email account. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping.
Don’t click on a link in an unexpected email or text. The volume of online shopping related phishing emails increases during the holiday period. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Every Report Matters – if you have been a victim of fraud, report it to action fruad online or by calling 0300 123 2040.
 Question
Does a police officer from England and Wales have a power of arrest anywhere in Great Britain?
Answer
Police officers, including special constables from England and Wales, have the power of arrest throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (subject to certain conditions) and the adjacent United Kingdom waters (sea and other waters within the seaward limits of the territorial sea).
Cross border arrests and operations are often conducted in co-operation with the force involved.
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