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Police Appeal
For Help To Trace Cashpoint Robbery Suspect
WEST Mercia Police have
appealed for assistance from the public as they continue their
attempts to trace Peter Shaun Oates, a man from Merseyside who has
failed to answer his police bail in relation to a robbery that
occurred back in October 2010. The 25 year old was arrested on
suspicion of robbery in connection with a cash in transit robbery
which took place in September 2010 in Leintwardine, Herefordshire.
The robbery occurred at 1.20am on Friday, 3 September 2010 at HSBC
in High St, Leintwardine. Two delivery men were walking towards the
bank when they were approached by four men. Violence was used and
cashboxes containing thousands of pounds were handed over. 2 men
have already been charged with robbery in relation to this incident.
West Mercia Police have reminded people that a reward is available
to anyone who provides information that leads to a successful
conviction.
A statement from HSBC Bank plc, on behalf of the BBA, (British
Bankers’ Association), confirms:- "A reward of up to £25,000
may be paid to any member of the public who provides information in
relation to a serious crime against HSBC Bank plc. The award applies
to any offence committed in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or
the Isle of Man. HSBC Bank plc is a participating member of the
British Bankers’ Association Rewards Scheme. The precise sum and
whether or not it should be paid is at the absolute discretion of
the members of the scheme."
Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Carl Moore, from West Mercia Police,
said:- "It is vital we trace Mr Oates as soon as we can. He
has knowingly avoided answering his bail and remains at large by
deliberately evading capture. I would ask anyone who knows where he
is, or where he has been in recent times, to come forward and share
that information with us so that we can track him down and ensure
the judicial process restarts. Anyone who has information about
Peter Oates should call West Mercia Police on:- 0300 333 3000.
Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left
anonymously by calling independent charity, Crimestoppers, on:- 0800
555 111."
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Canine Partners
set to grow in 2012
A national charity called Canine Partners,
which provides specially trained assistance dogs to people with
disabilities, has started 2012 on a high by announcing the purchase
of new premises in the Midlands, so it can establish a 2nd national
training centre. The Charity is also forging a strong allegiance
with Forces charity Help for Heroes.
Despite the economic downturn, Canine Partners experienced a strong
year in 2011 and trained 44 new dogs to go out and partner people
with disabilities. When the new centre is operational, it is hoped
the number of partnerships created by Canine Partners will double,
allowing many more people with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of
a canine partner. The Charity is already establishing partnerships
between its dogs and those in the armed forces who have been injured
at war, thanks to the strong relationship it has with Help for
Heroes.
The new training centre is based in Leicestershire and planning
permission has already been granted for work to commence on
converting the existing buildings. The next stage will be a capital
appeal to generate the additional funding required to develop this
site which will be geared up for training dogs, holding residential
partnership training courses and much more. In the meantime it is
hoped that some staff and dogs will be re-located from the current
training centre to the county later in the year.
Andy Cook, CEO at Canine Partners commented that:- "This is a
fantastic start to the year, especially as we put in a great deal of
ground work over the last couple of years to secure this site.
Having a centre in the Midlands will open up a whole new set of
opportunities for us as we continue to grow as a charity. I am
delighted we are working so closely with Help for Heroes and we
already have a number of injured servicemen going through the
application process for a canine partner."
Canine Partners has an established National Training Centre in West
Sussex and fundraising teams in Essex, Staffordshire and
Scotland. There are puppy training satellites located in Hampshire,
East Sussex, West Sussex, East Riding of Yorkshire, Bedfordshire,
Isle of Wight, West Scotland, East Scotland, Essex, Staffordshire,
Gloucestershire and Somerset. For further information please visit
their
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