Gotham: Police are warning residents after a theft from a shed in St Andrews Close. Thieves broke into the outbuilding overnight on Wednesday, July 23, and stole two bikes from inside.
Chilwell: Two laptops have been stolen from a property in Babington Court. Burglars climbed through an open ground-floor window and stole several items, including a handbag which has now been recovered, two laptops and a cash box. The cash box was found nearby. The incident took place between 10am on Saturday and 6.30am on yesterday.
Hucknall: A conservatory of a house in Rose Flower Grove was entered through an insecure window and a blue and yellow Raleigh Chimera bike was stolen on Saturday, July 19.
Mansfield: Trading standards officers have been alerted after a company cold-called a Mansfield resident at the door and told him he was entitled to a free boiler replacement under the Government's Green Deal initiative. The resident was asked to pay £299 for an energy assessment survey and told they would get this money back. The resident became suspicious after not being able to get through to the company and reported the matter to trading standards. You can find out if a trader you are dealing with is Green Deal-approved by calling the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.
Hickling Pastures: Burglars stole jewellery from a house in Melton Road after smashing the front door. They then stole a light blue Mercedes 320 CLK. The incident took place between 6pm and 11.45pm on Saturday.