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Arrest made as part of investigation into man's 2002 disappearance
10:30 04/07/2024Robert Scott Clive was last seen on the evening of October 10, 2002 in North Shields
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Five arrests following successful drug warrant in North Tyneside
12:00 14/06/2024Five arrests – and almost £10,000 in cash seized – following a successful drug warrant in North Tyneside. On Wednesday morning (June 12), officers from Whitley Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) executed a warrant at an address on Hillheads Road in Whitley Bay.
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Stash of suspected of fake England shirts seized in North Tyneside
10:00 14/06/2024Almost 200 suspected fake England shirts and 27,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized along with a stash of other goods in North Tyneside.
Crimes and priorities
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Residential Burglary
Action taken:
To reduce and prevent offences by targeting/disrupting offenders and crime prevention methods. A trigger plan is in place to ensure a robust response to reports of burglary with each specialist department playing their part in securing convictions.
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Retail Crime
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Prevention: Increase high-visibility patrols in retail areas, especially during peak shopping times.
Partnership with businesses: Work with local retailers to implement crime prevention measures (CCTV, staff training, reporting protocols).
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Coastal ASB linked to the Metro system.
Action taken:
Anti-social behaviour along the Whitley Bay coastline continues to rise during lighter evenings and warm weather. Multi-agency operations have identified groups travelling to the coast via the Metro as a key factor in pockets of disorder and youth-related ASB at coastal hotspots.
Partnership work through Operation Early Bird and Operation Coastwatch has reduced ASB year-on-year but residents and businesses remain concerned about gatherings, noise, and disorder around Metro stations and seafront locations.
Given the continuing community impact and the clear link between Metro travel and coastal ASB, this will remain a neighbourhood priority, with a focus on visible patrols, problem-solving with partners, and targeted youth engagement.