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So it’s my 1st day back from rest days. Patrol the
#castlepark
and I come across a boy who let me have a go on his sledge Always wanted to give it ago.
#colchester
#cpt
#bigkid
#thankyou
#beastfromtheeast
#communityfun
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Things you would never hear Kirstie and Phil saying on
#LocationLocationLocation
"Tip of the day: When trying to sell your house and your estate agent is bringing an off-duty Police officer for a viewing, Its probably best you remove your Cannabis Grow from your Garage "
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This E-Scooter belonged to a male from London trying to set up a new County Line in
#Colchester
1x scooter seized
6pts + £300
£150 release fee
CPW to stay out of Essex
£200 covid ticket as not an essential trip.
His 1st & last visit to our lovely Town
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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On duty
#COLTPT
officer PC Aleta today saved a teenager who was drowning in Castle Park Middle Mill this afternoon after he jumped in with his friends. PC Aleta saved the day and jumped in as the teenager struggling couldn't swim.
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A boy has been charged with 2 offences as part of our investigation into a number of robberies in
#Colchester
.
The 16yo has been charged in after incidents in Castle Park on June 1 and Old Heath Rec on June 2.
In total 4 boys have now been arrested.
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Here is the search team who ensured Castle Park was safe for all those visiting and celebrating the Kings Coronation over the weekend. Including PD Misty and PD Monty from
@NSPoliceDogs
who after a busy morning found the water more appealing than a camera.
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Thank you for all your comments. 2 me this is what policing is all about. Getting out there & engaging with our community & showing people that we r also human & enjoy a little bit of fun. Hopefully children will c that we r also approachable and not 2 b scared of us.
#thankyou
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A man's been arrested after officers quickly responded to reports of a car being stolen from a home in
#Colchester
.
He was arrested after a car failed to stop and then drove into a police car.
Read more here:
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A surprised driver noticed a car with the same number plate as theirs. Transpired the imposter had no insurance, no legal keeper and obviously false plates.
#offtothepound
#vehicleseized
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PC ESSAM, PCSO COMPTON and PCSO DEFREITAS from Colchester CPT came across PC Alfred who was out on patrol in town. Future Police officer in the making.
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The Community Policing Team were called to a burglary at McDonald's on the High Street. Officers attended, viewed CCTV and whilst one officer completed paperwork, two others found the suspect, arrested him and recovered the stolen property
#teamwork
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Our resident "Swan Whisperer" ( feel free to contact the community team to discuss Movie rights ) has been at it again over the weekend rescuing yet another Swan from a busy road before releasing it safely back into a pond.
#Epcolchester
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Another delivery driver parked on white zig zags at a pedestrian crossing... when will the message get through?
Driver reported & 3 points £100 coming his way.
This is not acceptable please stop parking here.
#ColTPT
🐀
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Officers from
#Colchester
Town Centre Team were patrolling when this vehicle caught their attention.
No insurance and no licence.
Driver reported for both offences and vehicle has now been seized.
#NoExcuse
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A driver who decided to drift around a corner in
#Birch
#Colchester
in front of a unmarked police car has received 3 points and ordered to pay £270 plus £146 as the vehicle was in a dangerous condition.
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Due to Storm Gerrit a tree took a battering in Great Horkesley today. The Community Policing Team were on hand to move it with the help of a local farmer and his chainsaw. Just another example of the varied life of a Police Officer
#joblikenoother
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I wonder how many officers see this dog unit parked up like this at any police station with the back door open and think “I will walk a different way just in case pooch is in a bad mood”. Yep I do 🙋🏻♂️
@EPDogSection
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We are ready to proudly protect & serve Essex today as
#Colchester
is granted
#CityStatus
by The King and Queen Consort.
Thank you to our officers in the city and behind the scenes. We are proud of you.
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Evening patrols around rural Colchester must include a sunset stop on West Mersea. Also on the lookout for drink drivers and anti social behaviour
#sunset
#perkofthejob
#staysafe
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I got told by school teachers that I will never be able to join the police as I am dyslexic. Well I proved my teacher wrong and so can you. Put your mind too it and you can achieve anything.
#21stCenturyDyslexia
.
#youcanachieve
#colchester
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Officers conducted speed checks with Cherry Tree Primary School, those found exceeding the limit outside the school were spoken to by the children who asked why they felt it was ok to speed outside their school and put them at risk.
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PC Collins and PC Jones out on foot patrol in
#prettygate
today. Holding onto their hats as apparently its a little bit windy outside.
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To the driver that failed to stop for
#ColTPT
almost hitting an officer & ran off leaving a lady friend behind, we've gained entry to your car without the keys, we now know who you are & will be coming to see you very soon👍
#romantic
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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PCSO MARCH has taken really well to his new kit. As you can see he is cleaning up the streets of
#ColchesterTown
really well!!.
#CPT
#OnlyHuman
#Colchester
@UKCopHumour
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Today, a male ran from a store in
#Colchester
Town with a number of stolen items. Unfortunately for him he wasn’t fast enough for PCSO’s Compton & De-Freitas. He was soon detained and fellow officers were not far behind to arrest.
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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Colchester Community Policing Team assisted our colleagues from the Road Policing team after a car was seen hitting multiple vehicles in
#TIPTREE
.
Following arrest the man became unwell so he was taken to the hospital where he received the appropriate treatment
#CPT
#Bluelights
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Officers investigating a serious assault in Osborne Street,
#Colchester
, over the weekend have made an arrest.
A 26-year-old man, from Colchester, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Read more on this investigation below.
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Last night we met Lacey who had taken herself for a walk. After some investigation from PC Noone and PC Newman Lacey was re-united with her owner after joining them on a small adventure. This highlights the importance of having your pet microchipped.
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Whilst engaging with the public who were watching Colchester’s 1st Soapbox, police have arrested a male wanted for theft from a shop, assault and domestic offences and another male for breaching a restraining order. They'll both be missing the races!
#eyesalwaysopen
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The early birds of
#ColTPT
&
@EssexSpecials
on patrols in the high street this morning, within 5 minutes of a vehicle being circulated for a serious aggregated burglary their eagle eyes spotted the car & resulted in 1x male arrested & 1X vehicle seized
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These beers were seized using PSPO powers from a group of men in Colchester town centre who were causing a nuisance. They then goaded police before running off. Unfortunately they left a bag behind, containing a passport, credit card, driving licence and phone.
#SillySausages
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A car thief has been jailed and banned from the city centre for three years thanks to the work of a specialist team of officers.
A 42-year-old man was today, Friday 13 October, jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting nine offences.
More:
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Some
@Deliveroo
&
@JustEatUK
drivers seem to think they can do as they please.
#ColTPT
will not accept poor driving or vehicles obstructing the highway even if it's "just for 2mins" Some roads are designed for vehicles NOT to park/stop hence the funky signs & lines!
#YouSaidWeDid
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Colchester C Shift overnight attended reports of a burglary with the suspect at the location. The suspect decided he fancied a jog however, we have intercepted the male and he is having a stay here with us for no less than 5 burglaries and we have recovered some stolen property.
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Great result after a foot chase in
#ColchesterTown
myself and PCSO MARCH along with
@EPDogSection
detained a male who was wanted for burglary!. Male is now on the way 2
#Custody
#TeamTen
@yourcolchester
@SaferColchester
#BetterColchester
#NotInOurTown
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#CYPO
&
#ColTPT
officers had a productive shift yesterday;
3x s59
#ASB
warnings issued
14x
#stopandsearch
1x arrest & charge for going equipped to steal bicycles - Thanks to PD Astra & her handler from
@EPDogSection
for their help detaining the suspect.
#YouSaidWeDid
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A man who refused to attend his trial after hurling racist abuse at shop workers in
#Colchester
has been convicted and sentenced thanks to the hard work of officers.
He also repeatedly damaged the shop window.
This was a hate crime.
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Remember this tweet? Well last night
@EssexSpecials
stopped the driver once again. No insurance - No MOT - Vehicle in dangerous condition. It’s the drivers responsibility to check the vehicle they are driving is all in order.
#Seized
@DriveInsured
@askMID
If your insurance company sends you multiple emails about having your Black Box installed or your policy will be cancelled it’s probably best to get it installed. This vehicle was seized by
@EssexSpecials
for this very reason.
@DriveInsured
@askMID
#DriveInsured
#EssexSpecials
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Proactive stop last night by
#ColchesterSpecials
- Driver was reported for driving a motor vehicle without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.
@DriveInsured
#MyOtherLife
#EssexSpecials
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Officers from the Community Policing Team have been out on Op Bald this evening, targeting Moped thefts in the area. It didn't take long for the team to find a stolen Moped and the rider is now in custody for numerous offences in the City.
#goodspot
#yousaidwedid
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Walking around the town today I have heard so many mums and dads say 2 their children “be good or the police man will take you away”. Please please may I ask that you do NOT tell your children this. We need them 2 come 2 us when they need us the most
#Colchester
#think
#thankyou
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2day I met a 8yr old boy in
#ColchesterTown
who wanted to be a police officer. With that in mind he got to try on my tac vest and was able to speak to
@EPControlRoom
which made his day!!. This is what community engagement is all about!.
@EssexPoliceUK
#HappyLad
#Police
#Smiles
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After a great bit of team work from LPT & CPT and not forgetting the land shark AKA
@EPDogSection
a suspect who had us running around the
#Town
is now finally in
#Custody
(Even if you hide in the bush the dog will find you)
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Speed checks on Mile End Road have occurred this evening after numerous reports of speeding drivers. One driver ticketed for doing 51mph in a 30mph area.
#yousaidwedid
@CInspHuddleston
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing 3 mopeds in
#Colchester
after officers pursued the vehicles through the Greenstead area.
Speedy enquiries had led us to believe they had been stolen and may be being driven using false reg plates.
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Our recent Christmas giving tree appeal saw us receive somewhere in excess of 5000 Christmas presents for vulnerable children.
Many of these presents were delivered and we ended up with a LOT of empty delivery boxes.
Here’s where those boxes ended up
@ColchesterZoo
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Going out on a first date over the bank holiday weekend?
Meeting someone for the first time whilst out socialising?
If things don't go as hoped and you feel uncomfortable or unsafe then what can do?
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Trying something new. Please please remember to only go out if you really need too. Stay safe and look after your loved ones and family.
#Colchester
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Last week PCSO Compton was on patrol in Marks Tey when he come across this moped that had been stolen.
The moped has been recovered for investigative opportunities and then re-united with its owner.
#epcolchester
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Fantastic sense of smell by PCSO Wright and Oscroft. They found a vehicle smelling of cannabis with the engine on. The driver is banned, took the car without consent,no licence, no insurance, tested positive for drug driving and we found this in the car!
#PWITS
#girlsinblue
#CPT
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Thank you to over 1500 people who visited our open day today. We would love to hear what parts you enjoyed. Feel free to tag us in photo’s you upload to social media.
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You might be wondering what’s going on in
#Colchester
this afternoon?
On Tuesday, we discovered about 500 cannabis plants in a property in High Street.
Due to the location, volume and potential impact on high street traffic it was decided to shred the plants onsite. (1/2)
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Drives of
#colchester
.A while ago I posted about using your indicators while driving.Some of u still can't.This is them working.Plz use.
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Well that is my duty’s done and now it’s family time 4 Christmas.I would just like 2wish every1 that is following me very happy Christmas.I hope u all have a great time.Please take a mo 2 think of officers who r working over Christmas instead of bing with their family
#colchester
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Officers from
@EssexSpecials
have been dealing with a number for drivers for stopping on ZigZags - this offence carries a fine of £100 and 3 points on your licence.
#DontStopOnZigZags
#Colchester
#EssexSpecials
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Just watch how this
#CSI
officer finds fingerprints using tools of his trade to help officers deal with their investigations in
#colchestertown
. It is amazing to see how the appear!!.
@EssexPoliceUK
#soontobeknockingonyourdoor
.
#colchester
#CPT
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#ColTPT
out in the Town today enjoying foot patrols in the ☀️☀️
We are still dealing with drivers obstructing the highway & parking on white zig zags at crossings. With more foot & vehicle traffic in the Town it's important to keep areas clear as marked.
#YouSaidWeDid
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Colchester LPT have been busy with valentines day preparations... unfortunately for some, these bouquets will not be delivered to loved ones tomorrow. 1 person's romantic valentines meal will be spent in custody with us.
#Siezed
#GreenThumbPolicing
#MealForOne
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So today marks 10yrs for me working for
@EssexPoliceUK
. I can honestly say that this has been the best job that I have ever had. I work with great colleagues made memorable moments which will last a lifetime. Here is to the next 10yrs and more.
#TenYears
#JobLikeNoOther
#Happy
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Officers from
@EssexPoliceUK
took part in
#remembranceday2018
in
#colchestertown
today. This is event that every officer felt proud to be apart off. This video was taken by PC METCALFE from
#cpt
.
#WeWillAlwaysRemember
#NeverForget
#ThankYou
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Officers from
#Colchester
Local Policing Team apprehended a despicable suspect thats believed to be assisting an offender whilst on High Visibilty Patrols.
#Police
#Minion
#Essex
#DespicableMe
-78577 & 78490
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So it’s my 1st day back at work after being off. Myself and PC Weavers find ourselves dealing with these reprobates who had escaped from a felid in
#Colchester
#Mooovealong
#nothingtoseehere
.
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Officers were with Tiptree Heath Primary schools and the Safer Roads Partnership to complete speed checks in Tiptree today with a number of divers stopped and asked by the children to explain why they felt it was appropriate to speed outside their school and put them in danger.
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#ANPR
hit Colchester with
#ColTPT
hot on their tail. 🚘 located A12 near Witham. Thank you to
@EPDogSection
for the support🐕
1x arrested on suspicion of GBH assault.
#Teamwork
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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This driver decided to drive anti-socially & at almost double the 30mph limit without valid insurance.
1x vehicle seized & driver reported for traffic offences.
Speed kills.
Nuisance vehicles beware, s59's & tickets will be issued 🚔🚘🐀
@fatal4uk
#ColTPT
#YouSaidWeDid
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#ColTPT
&
#CYPO
officers spotted this vehicle parked on white zig zags at a pedestrian crossing on Queen St. Not a great place to park an uninsured vehicle!
Driver reported for no insurance & vehicle seized.🐀
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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Patrols at
@Uni_of_Essex
this week following a number of fines being issued over the weekend.
We spoke to staff, students and businesses on campus about the regulations and were impressed with the measures the university have put in place.
#EpColcheser
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#Colchester
Officers want everyone to enjoy themselves tonight but remember don’t
#DrinkDrive
- designate a driver or prebook a
#Taxi
#HappyNewYear2022
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Colchester CPT have executed a warrant at an address in Colchester this morning, which led on to a search of a second property. With the help of
#PDBoots
from
@STNDogSection
, around 10oz of cannabis was recovered. One man remains in custody on suspicion of drug supply offences.
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Thank you 2 PC HAYTER from the
@EPDogSection
who assisted us with a stop on a group of people this afternoon in
#colchestertown
. Turns out that one member was
#WANTED
for a serious assault. Male is now on the way 2 custody.
#oneteam
#dogman
#cpt
🐾🚔
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We are patrolling the town centre tonight with our partners from
@yourcolchester
and
@NEECCG
, conducting licensing checks and engaging with our licensed premises to make sure you have a safe night out.
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To me this is what community engagement is all about. Getting out and about talking to people off all age. This is my new best mate.
#eid
#cpt
#colchester
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#ColTPT
were out on the High St educating & enforcing the No Motor Vehicle access after numerous complaints from the public.
1x vehicle seized
2x No insurance
1x No License
6x
#stopandsearch
1x Fail to comply with road sign
50+ vehicles were stopped & drivers spoken to.
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Officers from our Community Policing Team carried out vehicle checks on North Station Road as part of activity to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the city.
You can report ASB via our website, by calling 101 or through the council.
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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Sgt Fenn of Colchester LPT held a kit inspection with his team recently at the start of their shift. This is to ensure that the officers continue to show high standards of appearance and are ready to be deployed as soon as their shift starts.
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This driver mistook the Hythe for the home of the British Grand Prix Silverstone...driver is not an F1 driver & that is not a race car by any means. Driver already had a s59 ASB warning so vehicle will be going to pit in the impound.
1x reported for careless driving
🐀
#ColTPT
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Today the city centre team met Bobby the parrot while on patrol in the city centre while engaging with local businesses.
#epcolchester
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Two people have been arrested after two officers were assaulted and strangled during a violent incident in
#Colchester
.
Thankfully both are now OK & are being supported.
Did you see the incident or the moments leading up to it? If so please call 101.
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Another two drivers issued TOR's for parking their vehicles on white zig zags at a pedestrian crossing.
The penalty for this is 3 points on their driving licenses & a £100 fine...
an expensive "2 minutes".
#ColTPT
#YouSaidWeDid
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
🐀
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🦅👀
@EssexSpecials
&
#ColTPT
spotted rear passenger with a child on her lap... driver had no license or insurance but he only went 5mins down the road🤦♂️still not ok!
Vehicle seized & driver reported.
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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Today, CPT &
@ColProactive
officers executed a warrant in
#Colchester
, after receiving information relating to stolen bicycles. A number of items were seized in the search. Enquiries are on going. 🚲
#YouSaidWeDid
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
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PCSO MARCH is taken details from a possible eye witness about a incident that took place in the early hours of this morning in
#colchestertown
#cpt
#thiscouldtakeawhile
@EPControlRoom
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Eagle eyed
@EssexSpecials
spotted a vehicle with no lights on during the early hours of this morning. Driver failed a road side breath test and was arrested.
#DontDrinkAndDrive
#DontRiskIt
WHOS TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT?
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After 4x successful
#stopandsearch
in the Greenstead area where cannabis was found by
#ColTPT
&
#CYPO
, a local motorcycle unit joined us to assist!🏍
#ProtectingAndServingEssex
#proactivepolicing
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PC Noone has put up Section 59 Warning signs at
#StanePark
#Stanway
@StanwayNhw
warning everyone what can happen if you are seen to be driving or riding in an antisocial manner or causing annoyance to the local community.
#yousaidwedid
#wecanseizeyourvehicle
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Pcso Wright has just rescued this swan after it was waddling into traffic at
#Greenstead
Hythe Quay. She managed to get it out if the road, freeing up the traffic and walked it back down to the Quay.
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Another day, another stolen moped recovered. Essex Police are working hard to stop the theft of mopeds, however please helps us by locking them securely overnight
#mopedtheft
#recovered
#servingessex
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Officers from
#Colchester
on patrol this morning in one of the local villages.From this picture, can you guess where they are?
#OnPatrol
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Following a recent
#strollwithapatrol
in the New Town, Colchester residents were concerned about speeding on Wimpole Road. So officers from the Community Policing Team conducted a speed operation prior to their deployment in the town centre for night time economy
#YouSaidWeDid
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Tonight myself and
@PCSODeFreitas
are joined by our friends from the
@BritishArmy
. This is just some of the joint work that we do.
#ThankYou
for coming out with us tonight!.
#TeamWork
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#KnockKnock
#CPT
are at your door!.
Officers from CPT have executed a
#Warrant
in
#Colchester
this evening under the misuse of drugs.
Standby on what the officers find!.
@CInspHuddleston
@InspJonEvans
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Just before heading into the station to go home I spotted a male who was wanted in
#colchestertown
. This male was on our briefing site 4 a number of days....well now he is in custody.
#notinourtown
#pcso
#cpt
#colchester
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