Episode 18 Crimewatch Roadshow

brothers terrorised in their own show. We are live on air for the

rest of the week and we are a name issue to tackle the kinds of crime

that could happen to any of us. Here is what is coming up today.

A family day out at the races that ended with a senseless attack.

This policeman was awarded a medal by the Queen for his dedication. Now

his we go just wants it back. And Operation X, the Warwickshire

Police initiative which is cracking down on crime hotspots.

Al Roadshow team is still on the go and today we are with Warwickshire

Police in the heart of England. Good morning, Sian, where are you today?

Good morning. We are near Warwick and the beautiful Hatton Locks.

There are 21 locks on this short stretch of the Grand Union Canal.

They call it the stairway to heaven. It is very pretty here.

Please have a novel approach to keeping the canal path safe on their

mountain bikes. Next, a family day out which ended

disastrously. Can you help us find the thug which left a man with

serious injuries? It is the sort of thing you read

about but you never expect to happen to you. Everything happened very

quickly. On the 6th of May, lecturer John

Sullivan was making the most of the bank holiday weekend by taking his

family to a fundraiser for a local charity at Warwick racecourse.

times a year we normally rent a box and promote the charity. They give

us preferential rates. We had a great time. We had the balcony over

the paddock. For a change we act Chile had a few winners. With some

successful bets under their belts, the Sullivans were having a day to

remember for all the right reasons. Little did they know their journey

home would create memories that they would rather forget. Later in the

afternoon, in view of the busyness of the races, we decided to

pre-order a taxi. The last race came and went. We waited for the crowds

to leave and probably left the races at about 5:30pm. We were saying what

a lovely day it had been and we had all had a good time. Then we headed

towards the taxi rendezvous point. The taxi was not there. There were

two people in the street. On the right-hand side, on the pub side.

One young lad was lying on the grass. His mate was very loud, very

vocal. You could tell he had had a few drinks. Jackie said, do you

think we should go over and help him? As we walked up the road, I

said no. The taxi came up the road and started to slow down. As Jackie

and John approached the taxi, it became obvious that the two louts

were trying to claim it for themselves. John still had his

elderly dad on his arm so Jackie tried to find out what was going on.

I asked the taxi driver if the name was booked -- if the taxi was booked

in the name of Darcy and it was. of the men was not going to let it

go that easily. He started to square up to Jackie. He did not like it. He

was a big chap. I said, calm down, let's have the taxi, leave it at

that. I was aware of this man pulling John and quite quickly John

taking to the ground. The memory from there goes blurred. I know I

had a strike to the face. A massive flash of light into my eyes. I was

totally confused, nauseous. It was very quick and it was over in a

matter of seconds. The injuries John sustained were a severe fracture to

his cheekbone and the eye socket area which were the result of a kick

to the face. Fortunately, the taxi was still waiting but by then they

had lost interest. What we can say about the offender is he casually

walked off. He was seen smiling as they drove away along Hampton Road.

While we were at the hospital they x-rayed me. Obviously, I was

concussed. I could not see out of my right eye. The bruising was

dreadful, initially. To be honest, I could not see it myself because I

could not look in the mirror. weeks after the attack, John is

still suffering from the after-effects of a broken cheek bone

and eye socket. He may never fully recover his eyesight. I am looking

into the camera with this site. The right eye is not looking into the

camera. I can catch the side of it but I cannot see anything from the

other side apart from blurs. It is the sort of thing you read about but

you never expect happen to you, over such a trivial issue like a taxi.

I am joined now by Detective Chief Inspector Dave Goosen. What do you

have on this attacker? We know he is a white male aged between 25 and 45

years of age, five foot ten inches tall. We have a good artists

impression which other witnesses have told us is accurate. I would

like to focus the viewer's mind on that, if we can. He is described as

being tanned and athletic in-built, quite defined. As if he works out. A

very distinct if -- very distinctive white teeth and with fair but not

blonde hair. What about the other man that was with him? He is not so

tall and not so thin. We believe they may be brothers, having

overheard a conversation which took race in the pub in the afternoon and

we think they may be from the Coventry area. Since we made the

film, you have had an update, another witness has come forward?

That is correct. They said they were certain it was the offender. He

seemed to be walking away casually after the scene of the attack,

returning 15 minutes later, walking past the scene of the attack and

walking into the old four halfpenny pub. How is John? He is recovering.

He had a nasty assault and has lost peripheral vision in his right eye.

That is back to 75% so he is recovering. You know the numbers to

get in touch if you know anything about this.

They say the camera never lies and that is the case here. It is time

for our criminals caught in the act. A distraction burglary in age

children's clothes shop in Surrey. These people are all part of the

same group. They flood the shop and start moving around. It is enough to

distract any sales assistant. The woman with the dark hair is moving

clothes from one side of the shop to the other. She goes over and puts

them up her jumper. Let's have a look again from a different angle.

That is very sneaky. In all, they steal �130 worth of goods. Do you

recognise them? Croydon, end of January. These

smartly dressed men may look as if they are making a house call, but

their motives are more sinister. They knock on the door. Notice how

he uses his glove. They seem to clock the camera and walk away. That

they are not put off for long. They are soon back. This time, their

intentions become clear. The gloves come out again. One of them is using

a screwdriver to try and force the door open. Watch how the other one

shield him from view. The door gets the better of them and they leave

empty-handed. You recognise these angling burglars?

We are in a bank in Wandsworth in January and this man is obviously

feeling the winter cold, judging by that hat he is wearing. He is

observing his target while he enters his pin number. Then he moves in. He

distracts his elderly victim with a piece of paper and taking advantage

of his confusion, he takes his bank card from the machine and leaves.

Before the man is able to cancel his card, it is used to withdraw �300

from his account. Police do not leave this is the first time this

crook has done this. Here he is, hanging around another bank in

tooting. He is up to the same old tricks. This time he steal �670.

Come on, it is a good, clear image. Who is he? Can you help us find any

of those crooks? If so, you can call us on 08000 468999. Calls are free

from landlines. Some mobile operators will charge. You can text

us on 63999. Text CW and space and then your message. The space is very

important. Or you can e-mail us. This certainly is a beautiful part

but like other areas, it does have crime problems. Manjit Sidhu is with

me now. You are the beat officer. Tell us about the issues you do come

up with here. It seems really quiet. It is quiet. Because of that, people

use it to walk their dogs, cyclists like to use it and we do find our

criminals like to use it as well. is difficult to get down here

following them in a patrol car but you use these mountain bikes, don't

you? Yes, either on foot or on our bikes, it helps us get around more

easily. You are going to introduce a new scheme, tell us about that.

Canal watch will be rolled out in the next few months, hopefully with

the support of West Midlands Police. We are just looking to see how it

goes with our canalside community. know there are quite a few. Thank

you very much. It is a popular area with people who live on the barges.

We can go on board one now. Neil Henstone lives on board with his dog

Pickle. We can meet him now. This is the front door of the barge and you

can see why it is called a narrow boat. Very narrow and very

comfortable as well. We were just hearing from Manjit Sidhu about

plans for a Canal Watch Scheme in this area. What do you think about

that? It would be a good idea. It is used in buildings around the country

so no reason why it should not be used on the tow path and waterways.

Would you like to get involved? I would not mind. What do you think

the problems are here? EU ever have a fear of crime? I guess you are on

your own and it can be a bit isolated. When you are isolated and

in an area with no other boats, yes, it can be quite daunting because

there are people who can throw things from the other side. It might

be hijinks but it is still crime. You wanted a bit of peace and quiet.

I have been doing this for a year now. It was a lifestyle change and

it is all good. Very laid-back. You look very well, I have to say. I am

enjoying it here, it is very comfortable.

It looks it. Now it is time to look at today's Wanted Faces. First up

today is Michael Ronald Easy. He is wanted by police in Hampshire after

an attack were a woman was punched and a knife was held to her neck. He

has no fixed address but has connections with Southampton and

London. Police say he is dangerous and violent and should not be

approached. This man, George Calin is wanted by

officers from five different police forces in connection with burglary

offences. The 23 rolled is known to have connections to East London.

Next is Zbigniew Baran who has been wanted for questioning since 2007

after a sexual assault when a woman was dragged into a bush. He has a

Polish accent and links to the London area. He is known to stay in

homeless shelters. Finally today we have 29-year-old

John Burkquest. He failed to turn up in Liverpool Crown Court in February

for a robbery charge. He has a limp from a motorbike accident and still

needs medical treatment. He has a patio of a bar code on his neck with

the words made in Liverpool on it. If you recognise any of today's

faces get dialling. Or drop us an e-mail. The addresses on screen now.

Still to come: The innovative police tactic, tackling crime head on. And

can you help us find some precious stolen medals?

Now to a vicious attack that robbed two elderly brothers of their

possessions, their pride and their independence.

Whoever has got that truncheon, it will be used on somebody else and

not just kept as a keepsake. I would think they were pithead --

they were petrified by this incident.

They have tainted the good memories, they are faded now.

This is the home of Joey and Burt, the elderly brothers have lived

happily together in this house in Dudley for over 60 years. Joy is

their niece. She keeps an eye on her two housebound uncles by visiting

them daily. They are very proud and very independent, they look after

one another. They keep themselves to themselves and they do not like

anybody interfering in any possible way. They have always lived together

and very happy together, they would not have it any other way.

On St Patrick's Day, their happiness was cruelly invaded.

The offender has gained access either through an unlocked door

closed back door, or by the upstairs front bedroom window.

The brothers were downstairs in the kitchen unaware that downstairs

bashed their upstairs rooms were being ransacked.

-- that upstairs. There would not let others upstairs, let alone

anybody else. The intruder grabbed a collection of

old coins and passports, and he spotted an old wooden truncheon by

the bed of Burt, given to their father by a police warden, and the

brothers had inherited it. That became the weapon for the intruder.

He made his way downstairs and confronted an unsuspecting Joe and

Burt. The intruder suddenly came in. He

rifled through the pockets of Burt and he did not know what was going

on because of failing eyesight. He remembers him saying, the money, the

money! He said, we have not got any money! Joe was thrown across the

floor. With the brothers at his mercy, the

intruder kept threatening them. Demanding money and rifling through

their belongings. I felt so sad to think, who could do

it? On a Sunday night, sitting watching the television. Sitting

having their supper. And you get somebody coming in after money.

Desperate to help his brother, and in a state of shock, Burt cold joint

before he cold the police. -- cold Joyce. Joe was on the floor,

very distressed, Burt was in a chair crying. Years ago, there would not

have done it and Joe was a strong mild. It is his pride, what have

they done to him? -- is strong mild. Their niece has

seen her uncles go downhill. Burt has had a fall and is now in

hospital, leaving Joe home alone. Whoever has got that truncheon, it

is going to be used on somebody else, not just kept as a keepsake. I

wonder if that person, how would he like his grandparents, somebody

coming and doing it to his grandparents, throwing them about?

Now I am joined by DC Tony Jones, who is investigating this case. It

is upsetting and shocking how these elderly gentleman were traumatised

and the ordeal they were put through.

It is horrible. They were attacked in their own home, an 86-year-old

mild and a 93-year-old mild. I would like to say, if anybody is watching

this programme who knows the identity of the attacker, to come

forward and drink the show. -- rink. This could have been a relative of

yours or your grandparents, think about that. Tell us about the

description. We are talking elderly people with

deteriorating eyesight, he has been described as five foot ten, of

medium build, early 20s, wearing a white facial covering with eyeholes

cut out. He spoke with a Jamaican accent.

What did he take? They have gone through a tin from

which he has taken old English coins, a passport, old family

photos, and in 1946 police truncheon similar to that.

That is sentimental. It was passed down the family to the brothers. If

you do know this attacker, get in Now, you may think a cannabis farm

is something that is just found in a disused warehouse, but there has

been a 15% rise in the number found in residential properties, with

around 20 new farms discovered every day. To tell us more is Chief

Inspector Andy Carter, who is head of Drugs Strategy & Policy for the

Metropolitan Police. Andy, why do you think there is more cannabis

being grown in houses? It is dominated by organised crime

gangs and as a result, they operate on a multiple site location, so

rather than picking bigger outlets like factories, they will spread the

risk and the chances of being it by using smaller premises.

Anybody that thinks this is a victimless crime could not be

further than the truth -- further from the truth.

I would see -- I would say to people, are you aware of the

circumstances in which the drug you have was produced? Often associated

with anti-social behaviour and intimidation, burglaries, robberies

and firearms offences, as well as the risks around flooding and fires.

We can see the dangers of the forms now.

In April this year, this house in Cardiff was gutted by fire. It took

42 firefighters to tackle the blaze which started because cannabis had

been growing inside. A detective rang me from CID. That

set alarm bells ringing. I thought, maybe it is a burglary because I

have had that before, maybe it is something anti-social. When he told

me there had been a fire, I fainted. Obi is the owner of the property and

he had no suspicions about the tenants renting from him.

They were there for the best part of two years, they paid on time. I

gained entry a couple of times and everything was neat and tidy, I did

not have a clue. Unfortunately, Obi is the one left

to pick up the pieces. Trust is betrayed, the person could

be on the other side of the world, but I am here dealing with the

brutal aftermath and without a care in the world from them.

It is awful to see that but there are risks with flooding with the

extra water they use and often illegal electricity makes it

dangerous, but what can my mods do to protect themselves?

A landlord has to know that tenant, get references and that the

documentation produced in front of you is genuine. Agree to visits, get

into your premises, alarm bells should ring if rooms are blocked and

access is prevented. Make sure you avoid significant transactions in

--. They will often pay for several months in advance but you will be

out of pocket of the property is damaged. And they will use a front

coupled to be put forward to secure the deal which you will never see

them against a Mac tell me about these leaflets.

-- a game. Tell me about these leaflets. You are trying to make

people aware that there could be a cannabis farm near them.

It has a unique pungent smell. There is a scratch and sniff card with the

aroma of cannabis. You scratch that. It is a synthetic

smell with no drugs, but it really does smell. It is very distinctive.

Launched last year by Crimestoppers, this coincided with Operation Hawk,

our corporate response to residents coming forward with information

about drug production and supply, and others translating that into

enforcement activity. Thousands of arrest warrants have been executed

across London on a daily basis. Bombs have been shut down, people

arrested, crops seized. Cracking down on this and great

advice on the back of these leaflets. Telling people what to

look out for, because there are signs, like black tout Windows.

High levels of lighting day and night to create that artificial

environment, discarded like bolts, and parts, soil bags, heat coming

out, extractors -- discarded plant pots. Strange comings and goings day

and night often for short periods for handing over of valuable items,

good tell-tale signs. If you are suspicious about a

potential cannabis farm, contact your local police force or

Crimestoppers. Serious mountain bikers spent

thousands on their hobbies, a top of the range bike can cost thousands,

so Warwickshire Police are helping people protect their bikes, because

they can be a magnet for thieves. Tell us about this marking up

scheme. This is police approved. It has a unique number that is

identifiable to each bike that we code. The code is registered online

with a company we used and if your bike is lost or stolen, we can help

identify that bike by contacting the company with the unique number.

That blue resin is going over the top and it is pretty impossible to

get that off afterwards. It is almost impossible, the only

way to remove that number is by using a grinder.

That was presumably and hopefully defeat the object of stealing a

bike, so pretty effective. How can people get one of those kits

quickly? They can contact their neighbourhood

teams, especially in Warwickshire, to point you in the right direction.

That will come off and the blue ink remains on the bike. Crime overall

in Warwickshire has fallen by 12% this year which is good news, but in

three particular towns, police identified it had only dropped by

6%, so they decided to target those areas, and that is how Operation X

A quarter of all crime in Warwickshire happens in three small

areas. They cover just 15 square miles. These hotspots are in

Nuneaton, Rugby and Leamington Spa and today, Leamington Spa is getting

the Operation X treatment. It is about delivering extra

resources, resilience and protection into three designated geographical

locations in Warwickshire. There are 82 officers on the team

and rather than waiting for crime to happen, they target known criminals.

The aim is to zero in on them before they commit more crimes.

We have to target those areas where more crime occurs and we should be

able to bring down crime or significantly. We have proven that

is the case over the past few months.

Officers are acting on intelligence suggesting two people in a flat in

Leamington Spa using crack cocaine and heroin.

-- using. Time for the team 's secret weapon,

Gwen, the sniffer dog. She has been doing this for three years and it is

up to her to do the first sweep. She searches the premises, that is

the best way to capture premises, they have better noses than ours.

The officers then go in and they are eventually find a small quantity of

a suspicious looking white powder which will then be taken to the

laboratory for analysis. If it is found to be an illegal substance,

the suspects would be arrested and charged with possession.

There is drug paraphernalia so chances are he will be evicted from

these premises. When has a well earned rest and the

team had backed base. In six months, 406 people have been arrested and

�250,000 worth of drugs have been seized on other raids.

This is cannabis leaf which will get burnt, along with other items used

by drug users, heroin, for example, that will get destroyed. These

things get seized through the warrants we have done to Operation

Officers have also confiscated weapons including nasty looking

blades and swords. They only four, knives can herald

nasty injuries -- date of fatal. more we take these weapons of the

street, the better. And once the raids are over,

officers set about reassuring local residents by getting out on the

streets to tell them what has been going on. Police community support

officer Camilla is out leafleting in neighbouring Rugby, she is fluent in

both English and Polish so she is perfectly placed to make sure

everybody knows what has been going Polish community. It will be

definitely one for having one of the posters here. Warwickshire Police

say Operation X is hitting the mark. It shows you that the officers are

delivering protection on the front end, stopping people in suspicious

circumstances and if they commit a crime they will be arrested. I am

joined by Detective Inspector Anna Morgan. We saw how you are tackling

things in Leamington spa. What about the other two towns? Very similar

operations are happening in Nuneaton and Rugby. We have robbery, vehicle

crime and burglary. We do have specific teams focusing on the

vehicle crime and burglary. We do board are some major towns and

cities outside of Warwickshire so it is more vulnerable to travelling

criminals. We have an operational support unit who will target the

roads using technology and basically make it more difficult for criminals

to come outside of Warwickshire into Warwickshire to commit crime.

part of this operation you are targeting persistent operation

offenders, aren't you? Yes, Operation X is about working

smarter. We are trying to identify who is causing the most problems and

by tackling the people who are causing the most harm, we are aiming

to stop reoffending completely. Thank you.

Now, this is reality TV with a difference, as these CCTV celebs are

about to discover. Big Brother is always watching.

This woman entering a DIY shop is about to pull a classic con. She

pays the something small that the till and then asks the cashier to

change some money. She hands over a wad of cash. After he counts out

�100, she asks to recount it herself and actually skins some money back

into her pocket. Watch carefully. Then she does it again when he gives

her the change. Watch her hands now as she sneaks more money into her

skirt pocket. Very cheeky. She gets away with a �110 profit. Do you know

her? Give us a call if you can help. Stafford train station, made this

year. Most people are waiting for trains but this man has his eye on

another method of transport. He heads over to the bikes and uses a

pair of bolt cutters to free one of them from its lot. Once it is free,

he wields the bike through the station and makes his getaway. Due

you know this thief on two wheels? Give us a call if you do.

We are at Southside shopping centre in London in June. Perhaps this man

is planning a big night in in front of the TV. He browses through the

DVDs and when he sees anything he fancies, he simply slips it into his

shopping bad. He has seen something else he likes and it goes straight

into the bag. He leaves without paying for the �200 worth of DVDs.

Can you help us catch this film fanatic? Call us on 08000 468999 or

text us on 63399. You can e-mail us instead. Otherwise, you can call

Crimestoppers anonymously. Police in greater Manchester are

asking for your help to find this man, 28-year-old Michael Coe. He is

wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of his ex-partner

Lindsay Ashton. Lindsay's body was found in Salford on Saturday. A

post-mortem revealed she had died as a result of pressure to the neck and

multiple injuries. Police have revealed this CCTV shopping of Cope

shopping. He is buying snacks and drinks in Liverpool Road Eccles. A

�5,000 reward has been offered and police are warning people that Coke

is dangerous. -- Cope is dangerous. Next, can you help chase the

burglars who stole police medals? Bryan Dobson was a husband, father

and a much respected member of his local community. He was an open,

Richard Bull, honest person. He was very likeable. He he served as a

police officer for 30 years. He was one of the old-fashioned

policeman who liked to get around and beat people. Whether it was on

foot or bicycle, he was very nippy on his bicycle. He loved it.

Absolutely, to the point where I used to think I came very much

second place! He was so popular in the town they named a road after him

and alongside his police long service medal, he was also awarded

the British Empire medal for service to the community. He was absolutely

thrilled that Sandy had recognised his hard work. It was a nice thank

you for all of those years that he had put in to the police force. He

was very, very proud. In 2006, Brian died from cancer, aged just 62.

was extremely hard because he was my soulmate. We had planned for our old

age but I am afraid that was sadly cut short. Then at Easter this

year, while Sadie was on holiday in Ireland, the home that she and Brian

shared was burgled. The place was ransacked. I was at the litany

heartbroken. I was really angry. I was very, very angry. It is not just

the house that they break into, you feel it is an assault on you as

well. The burglar got away with about �5,000 worth of Sadie's

possessions. When I found out, it was very personal things. It was not

just Jewry or anything like that, it was medals, it was all the birthday

cards he had sent me and I had sent him, all strewn about -- Julie

Reeve. Worst of all, Brian's medals had been stolen. It is really the

medals that I want back. I would love to be able to show them to my

grandchildren and explain to them how they had such a wonderful

grandfather who was a policeman and he worked very hard and he earned

these medals. I would tell them lots of tales about him. I hope people

can help us find these medals. It would make a lot of difference to

the whole family. I am joined now by Roy Joyner who

was a colleague of Brian's. I know you remember Brian very fondly. Tell

us a bit about him. Brian was a great chat. We played cricket and

golf together for the fourth and our wives were nurses together so we

were quite friendly. He was a great chat. It was appropriate that at the

end of his career they named a road near Leamington spa after him.

these medals as well. His medals were stolen and Sadie is desperate

to get them back. I was awarded the British Empire medal in 1987. I am

still wondering what for! I am sure you deserved it! It was for my work

in the police force. After 30 years service I was awarded the long

service medal. This is the British Empire medal and we can take a look

at the other side of it as well. Brian's medals would have been

engraved, as your Czar, so the engraving is alongside the edge of

the medal. Take a good look at those. These are the medals that

were stolen. Sadie is desperate to get those back. Now we have medals

of another kind. In this case, we have got the medals and we are

trying to find the owner. Steve Rice is very much on the case. Tell us

first of all about the medals. medals are pair of First World War

medals. In 2007 we had a gentleman come into custody. He was searched

and found to be in possession of those medals which do not belong to

him. How come you have still got them? We made enquiries at the time

to trying to trace the owners which was unsuccessful. Most property that

comes into police custody, if it is not claimed, it goes to auction. I

attended the auction and purchased the medals. I have continued to try

and trace the owner of the medals. labour of love for you. We have a

picture of the Warwickshire Regiment. Is that a link? On the

edge of the medals is a name. That as Private Joseph Davies. He served

with the Warwickshire Regiment. He went to France in 1915. He survived

the war and lived, we believed for many years after that. He would have

served in France and probably Belgium as well, I would suggest.

is a fascinating story. I know you wouldn't like to reunite these

medals -- I know you would like to be unite these medals with the

family. Some great news, somebody we showed

you who was on the run for fraud after forging his dead brother's

signature, after a number of calls, he handed himself in to police and

he is starting a three-year prison sentence.

Also we have had some information about the women we showed you on

CCTV this morning. Please want to speak to them. -- police want to

speak to them. Sian, where will you be tomorrow?

I will be in custody, quite literally, at Malinsgate police

station in Telford, finding out how they deal with violent offenders.

And we will be reporting on a rise on attacks of guard dogs by other

out-of-control dogs. That is it for today. All our CCTV