Gloucestershire Constabulary

Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a man who is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Cheltenham yesterday morning, Saturday 25 May, and for breaching bail conditions.
Phillip Collins, aged 39, was last seen in the Hicks Beach Road area of the town and was wearing a beige coloured Barbour cap and a blue striped Adidas top.
He is described as being a slim, white man with receding brown hair.
... Anyone who sees Collins or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call Gloucestershire Constabulary immediately quoting incident 95 of 25 May.
You can also give information anonymously by contacting the charity
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via https://crowd.in/TERIbS
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We are pleased to report that Frank Howells who was reported missing yesterday has been located safe and well.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal!

Do you recognise the items pictured?
We were called at around 6.30pm last night (Thursday), as a member of the public spotted the occupants of an unknown vehicle attempting to retrieve the items from the hard shoulder of the M5 southbound slip road at junction 9.
Due to this being a busy carriageway, officers from our Specialist Operations team later recovered the items and would now like to return them to their owner as we do not have any details of who they belong to.
... If you recognise the items, know who they may belong to or saw the vehicle which was trying to retrieve them please call 101 quoting incident 403 of 23 May.
Alternatively information can be submitted via our online form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/… /tell-us-about-som…/…
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We are appealing for help to trace a man who failed to appear at court for sentencing on Tuesday (21 May).
Edward Bell, 44 and of Badminton Road in Gloucester was due to appear at Bristol Crown Court for sentencing in relation to conspiracy to supply class A drugs offences however he did not appear and a warrant has since been issued for his arrest.
Bell is described as being white, of a medium build and has light brown shaven hair. He also has a number of tattoos on both of ...his arms.
Anyone who sees Bell is urged not to approach him but to call police on 101 or 999 quoting incident number 85 of 23 May.
Information can also be given anonymously to independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111
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We're pleased to report that 14yo Emelia Vestey who was reported missing from Bishops Cleeve this morning has been located safe and well.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.

A group of 11 men have been jailed for a combined total of 69 years for their involvement in a high value drugs conspiracy following a complex investigation which was ran by our Serious and Organised Crime Unit (SOCU)
The investigation saw the seizure of two kilograms of cocaine with evidence of a further 24kg with an estimated value of £1,000,000 being obtained as well as £100,000 in cash.
Officers believed that the organised crime group responsible for the conspiracy was be...
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Officers are appealing for anyone who hasn't already spoken to them to come forward after a man involved in a multi-vehicle collision in April died in hospital.
The collision happened on Middle Hill in Broadway at around 12.05pm on Thursday 11 April and involved a black Chevrolet Lacetti SX, brown Volkswagen Touareg and blue Kia Carens.
One of the drivers, a local man in his 70s, was taken to hospital in what was not initially thought to be a life threatening or changing cond...ition. However he has recently sadly died from his injuries.
Attending officers spoke to a number of witnesses at the scene but are keen to speak to anyone who hasn't yet come forward.
In particular anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was driving in the area at the time.
If you can help please call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 144 of 11 April with any information.
Alternatively information can be submitted via our online form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/… /tell-us-about-som…/…
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We're pleased to report that Kevin Boon, who had been reported missing from Gloucester earlier today (Saturday), has been located safe and well.
Thanks to all for your help in sharing our appeal!

We have launched a new initiative, which we believe is the first of its kind in the UK, and will see the recruitment of 15 adults with learning difficulties into the force.
The Treasure Seekers Police Cadets initiative launched in November 2018 and saw the introduction of four Community Police Cadet Officers.
Adam, Richard, Carl and Rime have been Treasure Seeker Cadets for the past six months and have undertaken a number of duties alongside members of the Special Constabular...
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Courier fraud is when you're called by someone pretending to be from your bank, who convinces you to disclose your card details over the phone. They arrange for a courier to pick up your card to ‘take it away for evidence’ or to ‘have it destroyed’, but in reality they withdraw money from your account.
Your bank or the police will never ask you to disclose your personal details or PIN by phone. They will also never send a courier to your home to collect your bank card or any... other items.
If you’ve received a call from your ‘bank’ that doesn’t seem quite right you should call your bank to check using a number known to you, not one provided by the caller. You should wait five minutes before calling your bank as fraudsters may stay on the line after you hang up.
If you think you’ve been a victim of courier fraud, or any other type of fraud, you can report it online here: http://bit.ly/OpSignature
For more information on courier fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of- fraud/courier-fraud
For additional support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-in …/types-crime/fraud
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A man has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to a burglary which took place at Clarendon Fine Art in Stow-on-the-Wold in March.
Jamie Anthony Nash, 41 and of Bristol Road South in Birmingham pleaded guilty to one count of burglary after appearing at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 19 March.
Police were called to Clarendon Fine Art in Stow-on-the-Wold shortly before 3.30am on Tuesday 5 March following reports of a burglary.
... Nash was arrested in connection with this on Friday 8 March after officers from our Scenes of Crime team found DNA evidence at the scene of the burglary.
He was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court on Friday 10 May and was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge fee of £175 .
Investigating Officer Jessica Bull said: "This was a high value burglary with artwork totalling £44,975 having been taken. Unfortunately no artwork has been recovered at this stage.
"However, hopefully today’s sentencing provides some justice for the art gallery and for all the artists whose works have been stolen."
Crime Scene Co-coordinator Martin Cuffe said: "This is an excellent example of the joined up working within Gloucestershire Constabulary.
"From the initial attending officers who secured and preserved the scene; the Forensic team who recovered and submitted key items of forensic evidence which led to the identification of the suspect, and then the work of our Investigations and Force Crime Ops Team, who worked together to secure a prompt arrest and charge of this offender.
"This joint effort allowed us to secure valuable evidence to support a prosecution and has prevented this individual from committing further offences and from causing further harm to our community."
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A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in Gloucester. Tobias Haley, 51 and from Park End Road, Gloucester, was charged this afternoon (Sunday 12 May) with murder. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court tomorrow. The charge relates to the death of a 48 year old Gloucester man who died after being critically injured on the evening of Friday 10 May.

Police and ambulance services attended a multi occupancy property in Park End Road, Gloucester last night , Friday 10 May, at 9.40pm following reports of a disturbance. Police arrived at the scene to find one man critically injured. Despite the strenuous efforts of paramedics this 48 year old white male was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 52 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.
The next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
... Police would like to reassure the community that while investigations at the scene are continuing and a scene guard is in place we are not searching for other offenders. This is a tragic but contained incident.
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Can you help us?
We're appealing for information in connection with a woman who has been reported missing from the Kempsford area of Fairford.
Lesley Stewart, aged 65, has not been heard from since 12 April this year and her family, and officers, are increasingly concerned for her welfare as her lack of contact is out of character.
... It is known that Lesley left the country on 11 April and was due to return home a few days later. Inquiries are ongoing to establish her whereabouts and whether she returned to the country.
We're keen to hear from anyone who has heard from Lesley since 12 April, or who has any information on where she may be.
She's described as being of a slim build, 5ft 6ins tall and has shoulder length brown hair. She was last seen wearing a red ski jacket, black trousers and off white boots.
Lesley, or anyone with information which could help with ongoing inquiries, is asked to please call police on 101 and quote incident 157 of 2 May. Information can also be submitted online here: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/… /tell-us-about-som…/…
You can also give information through the Missing People charity on 116 000.
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Thank you to everyone who has so far completed the stalking and harassment survey. We still need around 200 more completions though. If you have a few spare minutes please click here: https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=15 5558447477

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision near Andoversford yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 7 May, in which three people suffered serious injuries.
The collision happened at about 3pm at the crossroads joining Gloucester Road and the Withington to Dowdeswell road, and involved a blue Skoda Fabia and a white VW Up.
One person was taken to Southmead Hospital, Bristol two were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
... They were later all said to be in a stable condition.
The road was closed for several hours to allow collision investigators to work at the scene.
The officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police, and anyone who travelled through the area and has dashcam footage which would help with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 quoting incident 266 of 7 May.
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Good news! 15 year old Abigail Woodward from Stroud has been found safe and well.