Police are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage  was caused to a window at the rear of the Infant School, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe which occurred between 18:00 hours on 16th May and midnight on 17th May.

The school is suffering  from repeated incidents of criminal damage. Anyone with information please contact PC 2228 Debbie Woods at Newton Aycliffe Police Office by calling 101 quoting incident number DHM-20052013-0273.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 11 year old boy had his brand new pedal cycle taken from him between 19:50 hours and 20:00 hours on 19th May 2013.

The young male was in Bluebell Woods, when he was approached by a white male, approximately 5 feet 9 in height with a slim build. The male had short blond straight hair and a ‘skinny’ face. He was wearing a red jumper and tracksuit bottoms and was in possession of another bike which was red, blue and white in colour.

He asked the young boy how far away he lived and on being told the male took the bike and stated ‘It’s my bike now, you’ve got a long walk home!’

Any witnesses to this crime or anyone with any information which may lead to the suspect being identified please contact PC 2228 Debbie Woods at Newton Aycliffe Police Office by calling 101 quoting incident number DHM-19052013-0505.

The stolen pedal cycle has a black frame with a purple handle bar and yellow brake cable. The make of the bike is Mongoose ‘Program’.

PC 2228 Woods

Aycliffe Police Office