April 2011

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Cleveland Police Helicopter Deployments

 April 2011

 

This page will only be updated on business weekdays and will highlight the previous day's flights. Weekend and public holiday updates will appear on the closest following working day . Please note that not all items will always be listed due to operational sensitivity or ongoing investigation. 

 

Date

 

  Time

 

Location

Task Type

Result

30/04/2011

15:00

Stockton

Search crime

Assist in search for vehicle wanted in connection with various offences over the last two days, area searched with negative result.

30/04/2011

14:35

Middlesbrough

Missing persons

Assist in search for two missing children in the Whinney Banks area. Whilst searching both children located safe and well by ground units.

30/04/2011

12:30

Middlesbrough

Search crime

Assist in search for two persons responsible for theft, searched as directed with negative result.

30/04/2011

07:00

Hemlington

Missing Person

Requested to assist in search for suicidal missing persons, cancelled en route persons located by ground units

30/04/2011

05:00

South Gare

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing male. Male located and officers directed to him.

30/04/2011

03:20

Grovehill

Crime Search

3 males making off from stolen vehicle. Assisted with 2 arrests, third male not located.

30/04/2011

01:00

Brotton

Missing Person

Search for suicidal male, located and officers talked on to location. Male taken to safety.

30/04/2011

00:05

Loftus Bank

Firearms

Report of male in Loftus woods with firearm – area search negative after officers talked on to a number of heat sources.

29/04/2011

23:15

Yarm

Crime Search

Male wanted for assault making off from officers. Officers directed on to possible suspect who was eliminated. No other sightings.

29/04/2011

08:35

A171 Guisborough

Search crime

Assist with area search in vicinity of crashed vehicle for driver. Searched as requested with negative result.

29/04/2011

04:45

A19 Mandale

Vehicle pursuit

Attend report of vehicle possibly failing to stop for Police, cancelled immediately after take off vehicle stopped.

29/04/2011

00:36

Stockton

Search crime

Assist in search for three males who had crashed a vehicle and then made off into nearby estate. Estate searched with negative result.

29/04/2011

00:20

Thornaby

Search crime

Assist in search for open land and wooded area for driver of vehicle who had made off from Police. Whilst searching male arrested by ground units stood down.

28/04/2011

16:15

Redcar and Cleveland

Missing Person

Search of large open and wooded area for a high risk missing person. Area searched and cleared subject was not in the area. This allowed officers to conduct enquiries elsewhere.

28/04/2011

16:00

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search of fields and wooded area for a vulnerable missing juvenile. Area searched and cleared allowing officers to resume other duties.

27/04/2011

23:45

Stockton

Missing Person

Attended to assist in search for vulnerable person having left hospital. Person located by ground units upon Aircraft arrival.

27/04/2011

21:10

A19/A66

Missing Person

Assisted in search for vulnerable teenager having intimated immediate risk of placing self in danger. Aircraft conducted thermal search of A19 and A66 interchange reducing risk for officers to search dangerous area. No trace of Misper.

27/04/2011

09:50

Redcar and Cleveland

Missing Person

Further search requested for a very vulnerable male who was the male in connection with previous searches during last night. Area searched as directed, subject located by aircraft and officers directed to the scene. Male taken to a place of safety by ground units.

27/04/2011

07:00

Redcar and Cleveland

Crime Search

Search conducted for subject responsible for Burglary, area fully searched and found to be clear, all units therefore able to resume patrols.

27/04/2011

04:45

Huntcliffe

Missing Person

Follow on search for vulnerable missing person enquiry. Open farm areas and coast line between Saltburn and Staithes searched No trace of missing person or their vehicle.

26/04/2011

20:00

Huntcliffe &Yearby

Missing Person

Search carried out to assist ground units involved in a vulnerable missing person enquiry. Open areas and locations of interest to the missing person searched. No trace of person or their vehicle. Aircraft stood down awaiting further information.

26/04/2011

04:50

Eston

Crime Search

Assist in search following report of intruders in rear gardens, area cleared with assistance of ground units. No trace of suspects.

25/04/2011

22:20

Stockton

Vehicle Pursuit

Assist with the search for a car which had made off from police and been involved in a pursuit at high speeds. Search carried out. Number of vehicles checked and eliminated. No further sightings of the suspect vehicle reported.

25/04/2011 

    21:45

Sadberge

Suspicious vehicle

Aircraft deployed to provide aerial cover to allow traffic officers to facilitate a safe vehicle stop.

25/04/2011 

    21:30

Portrack

Crime Search 

Aircraft tasked to attend industrial area to search for suspects committing theft, area search clear. Ground units able to resume

25/04/2011 

    20:35

Roseworth

Crime Search 

Assist in search for suspects following a theft search found no trace of suspects – ground units were able to be re-deployed.

25/04/2011

    20:20

Stockton

Crime Search 

Assist in searching for suspects following a report of persons causing damage no trace of suspects. 

25/04/2011 

   20:10

Redmarshall

Crime Search 

Aircraft deployed to search for a vehicle and its occupants reported to be in possession of possible firearms searched as requested and cleared.

25/04/2011

05:30

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Assist in searching roof following attempted burglary, searched as requested and cleared, police units resumed to other incidents.

25/04/2011

02:35

Egglescliffe

Crime Search

Assist in search following report of intruders in rear gardens, area cleared with assistance of dog section no trace of suspects.

25/04/2011

02:25

Marton

Crime Search

Aircraft deployed to a report of a vehicle having crashed and the driver believed to be hiding nearby. As aircraft arrives ground units locate driver who is arrested.

25/04/2011

02:10

Grangetown

Crime Search

Aircraft deployed to a report of a stolen vehicle being abandoned in Grangetown. Search of the rear yards and gardens carried out no sightings.

25/04/2011

00:30

Acklam

Search other

Attend address where house was believed to be on fire, concern for occupants at address in case trapped. Attend scene and confirmed no fire or persons trapped.

25/04/2011

 

00:15

 

Grangetown

Missing Person

Assist in search for vulnerable missing person, stood down shortly after arrival person located by ground units.

25/04/2011

00:01

Norton

Crime Search

Assist ground units in search for a male who had been assaulted in Norton. Area cleared as requested no sign of injured person

24/04/2011

23:40

Bowesfield

Crime Search

Search carried out in the Bowesfield area for male responsible to assaulting a taxi driver.  Open areas and green belt land searched and eliminated from the enquiry.

24/04/2011

03:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Search for three suspects involved in a robbery of a taxi driver. Suspects located by the helicopter and ground units directed to them. Suspects then make off and units arrest suspects after helicopter locates them.

24/04/2011

02:40

Stockton

Crime Search

Report of an assault on a female in the street. Male reported to have made off on a bike. Male located and ground units directed.

24/04/2011

02:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Report of 4 males on bikes suspected of vehicle breaks in the Thornaby area. Area search for males, located and units called to area. Males then made off and were all subsequently located by the helicopter and arrested by ground units.

24/04/2011

02:00

Stockton

Missing Person

Report of vulnerable female at Dianna bridge – area search for female on bridge and surrounding area, no one found.

24/04/2011

22:25

Redcar and Cleveland

Search Crime

Attend property in Normanby for roof search, suspects believed to be stealing lead. Area search for suspects, all clear.

23/04/2011

16:25

Stockton

Search crime

Attend Electrical Sub Station re report of alarm activation at the site. Search carried out no sightings of any persons.

23/04/2011

16:15

Hartlepool

Stolen vehicle

Aircraft deployed to a report of a stolen vehicle being abandoned in Hartlepool. Search of the rear yards and gardens carried out no sightings. Of the male

21/04/2011

12:30

Stockton

Missing Person

Search carried out to assist local units involved in a missing person enquiry. Open areas and green belt land searched and eliminated from the enquiry

19/04/2011

15:30

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Search carried out in the Stewarts Park area for three suspects who had threatened another person with a bladed article. No trace of suspects, ground units resume to other tasks.

19/04/11

02:25

Redcar and Cleveland

Search other

Attend Eston Hills re offence of arson, on arrival locate two groups of persons, officers directed to their location to deal with incident.

19/04/11

02:15

Stockton

Search crime

Requested to attend the scene of a vehicle accident Stockton. Whilst searching Ropner park two males were detained by local units

19/04/11

01:55

Middlesbrough

Search crime

Assist with report of burglary in progress at commercial premises, on arrival contain scene until local officers arrive, then redirected to Stockton area

18/04/11

21:35

Middlesbrough

 

Firearms

 

Extensive search conducted for 2 persons carrying a Rifle in the Newport area of Middlesbrough, All large open areas and surrounding estates cleared. No sightings of the males allowing Armed Response Units to resume normal duties

18/04/11

21:20

Redcar and Cleveland

Search other

Aircraft deployed to report of persons in distress on Eston Hills, on arrival found to be false alarm with good intent, stood down.

18/04/11

14:30

Redcar and Cleveland

Vehicle Search

Search carried out for a motor vehicle being driven around the Grangetown area in a suspicious manner and had failed to stop for police. No sightings of the vehicle.

18/04/11

14:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search carried out in the Coulby Newham area for three suspects who had threatened another person with a bladed article. No trace of suspects, ground units resume to other tasks.

18/04/11

03:40

Middlesbrough

Search other

Search carried out of grounds of nursing home on Dixons bank together with ground units. Area cleared and ground units resume other tasks.

18/04/11

00:05

Stockton

Missing person

Search carried out of the beck area near to Wrensfield Road for any sign of a missing teenager, believed to be camping at this location. No trace of missing person.

17/04/11

23:45

Stockton

Crime search

Search carried out of industrial premises off Maritime road for persons believed to be attempting to break in. Area searched and cleared, to allow officer to resume other tasks.

17/04/11

20:45

North Yorkshire

Crime search

Extensive search carried out for persons who made off after crashing a stolen vehicle. Believed could be injured and still in the vicinity. Area searched as required, no trace of persons.

17/04/11

02:15

Middlesbrough

Crime search

Roof search following burglary, subject arrested by units, area cleared for officers to resume patrol.

16/04/11

23:00

Redcar and Cleveland

Firearms

Extensive search conducted for persons in vehicles discharging firearms, in public areas of Eston Nabb, area searched, offending vehicles located and further enquiries to follow.

16/04/11

22:50

Billingham

Search Other

Requested to search for subjects from a crashed motor vehicle who made off from the scene, unsure whether injured or involved with crime area searched as directed, confirmed clear, units able to conclude enquiries.

16/04/11

15:49

Hartlepool

Crime search

Assist units with clearing roof area of school premises for suspected intruders. Roof checked and found to be clear, police units stood down to other incidents.

16/04/11

15:45

Thornaby

Crime search

Assist armed units in searching open land near to A19, following report of person with firearm in that area. Cancelled on arrival Armed units detained offender.

16/04/11

09:45

Bowesfield

Crime search

Assist in search for person responsible for burglary,  Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons responsible.

16/04/11

09:25

North Ormesby

Crime search

Assist in search for person responsible for burglary, Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons.

15/04/11

03:05

Guisborough

Crime search

Helicopter deployed to report of an attempt Burglary in Guisborough. Thermal search of the open areas and surrounding streets carried out no sightings of the males.

14/04/11

21:25

Stockton

Vehicle search

Report of a possible stolen car driving on the Golf course at Thornaby.  Extensive Thermal search carried out no sightings of any vehicles

14/04/11

21:15

Stockton

Search

Helicopter deployed to a report of a large fire near Tesco’s Durham Road. Crew sighted fire and ground units and fire brigade talked on.

14/04/11

21:00

Middlesbrough

Missing person

Requested to assist units to search for a vulnerable female missing from hospital. Female located by Ground units after being talked onto another person in the same location by Helicopter.

14/04/11

20:15

Stockton

Vehicle search

Helicopter deployed to report of a possible drink driver who was considered a danger to the public. Vehicle located, ground units talked on and 1 male arrested.

14/04/11

20:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Thermal search carried out for wanted male believed travelling on a motorcycle. No sightings of the male re-tasked to an incident in Stockton

14/04/11

19:55

Albert Park

Crime search

Assist officers to search Albert Park and surrounding streets for a male and female, male believe armed with a pair of scissors. Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons.

14/04/2011

08:50

Staithes

Missing Person

Re-visit Cowbarr Cliffs area for daylight search for vulnerable missing person. Extensive search of coastline between Saltburn and Kettle ness conducted. No trace of missing person.

14/04/2011

00:45

Skelton

Vehicle Crime

Assist officers with area search in grounds of Skelton Castle for suspects who had been involved in a road traffic collision and abandoned vehicle Thorough search conducted with no trace. Officers resumed to other tasks.

14/04/2011

00:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Area search for suspects believed to be responsible for theft of cable from vessel moored on River Tees. One male suspect found and detained.

13/04/2011

22:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist officers on scene in a search of rear gardens for suspects responsible for burglary. Thorough search conducted with no trace.

13/04/2011

21:30

Cowbarr Cliffs

Missing Person

Assist in an area search of the cliffs/coastline for vulnerable missing person. Liaised with HM Coastguard. No trace of the subject. Stood down and return in hours of daylight to conduct a similar search.

13/04/2011

19:25

Elwick

Missing Person

Assist in area search for vulnerable missing person between Elwick and A19. Stood down whilst on route, missing person located.

13/04/2011

03:40

A19 / A174

Crime Search

Deploy to assist Road Policing Unit vehicle following a van A19 North bound, the occupants of which were believed responsible for theft in the North Yorkshire Police area. Cancelled shortly after take off suspect vehicle stopped on request.

13/04/11

02:45

Redcar

Crime Search

Requested to assist in search for persons responsible for burglary, whilst en route one offender arrested, second person believed to have gone to ground in vicinity of race course. Cover rear of premises backing on to race course, assist in containment of scene. On arrival conduct extensive search for outstanding offender, no trace. Officers stood down to continue further enquiries.

13/04/11

02:11

Middlesbrough

Theft

Assist dog section with search in Grove Hill area for person responsible for theft. Area searched as requested and cleared no trace of suspect. Dog section redeployed to further tasking once area confirmed clear.

13/04/11

01:23

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Assist in search of Hartlepool marina and beach area for vulnerable missing person, open areas searched and cleared, officers able to resume to other duties. Enquiries to locate the male continuing.

12/04/11

04:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units in a search of alleyways and rear yards of dwelling houses for suspect believed to be responsible for a burglary. Thorough search using thermal camera and area eliminated.

11/04/11

23:40

Normanby

Assault

Assist officers in area search in Bankfields area for suspect believed to be responsible for an assault on another person. A thorough search conducted using thermal camera, suspect not located.

11/04/11

23:15

Normanby

Assault

Assist officers in an area search for one suspect believed to be responsible for an assault on another person. Suspect had fled from the scene onto open ground in the Bankfields area upon the arrival of police. A thorough search conducted, suspect not in the area.

11/04/11

22:45

Hartlepool

Theft

Initial request made to assist officers in a search for suspects responsible for attempt theft of lead from the roof of a dwelling house in the Hart Lane area. Whilst on route, all suspects located and therefore stood down prior to arrival.

11/04/11

18:00

Stockton

Missing Person

Requested to search park area in Billingham for a vulnerable missing boy. Boy located by units safe and well, units released to resume patrols.

11/04/11

10:30

Middlesbrough

Public meeting

Police Authority media brief at Police Headquarters.

10/04/11

03:00

Southbank

Theft

Assist officers from RPU searching for two suspects disturbed stealing fuel from parked lorries. One arrest made and thermal imaging used to search for accomplice. Area cleared and safety information passed to units about goods train’s movements.

10/04/11

01:00

Scarborough

Theft

Search of Box Hill and surrounding areas for suspects who had made off after being disturbed attempting to steal a car. Extensive search carried out including St Augustine’s school and grounds. Grounds of nearby Sixth Form college, allotments and streets as directed by local units. Area confirmed clear. Cordon on the area removed and units re-deployed to other duties.

09/04/11

04:00

A19 Leven Viaduct

ASB

Provide downlink to control room from the scene of a gathering/rave on fields directly below the road. Images provided and Units directed to provide safety for officers and the public.

09/04/11

21:00

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Theft

Search for suspects who had made off after abandoning a stolen Ford Cortina near Acklam cemetery. Cemetery checked and found to be clear. This freed up local units from having to make a foot search of the area.

09/04/11

03:00

Skelton

Vehicle Pursuit

Assist Road Policing Unit with the search for a car which had made off and been involved in a pursuit at speeds up to 100 mph. Vehicle lost in Skelton area. Search carried out. Number of vehicles checked and eliminated. No further sightings of the suspect vehicle reported.

09/04/11

00:20

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Further tasking ref below incident at Riverside Middlesbrough. Thermal imaging of decks of disused ship whilst units made loud-hailer calls to any persons on the ship. No one forthcoming.

09/04/11

23:55

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist local units searching for a male believed in possession of stolen property. Male had made off. Crew use thermal imaging to search area, and locate a person in a rear garden. Police units directed and a male was arrested. Other units present now released to other duties.

08/04/11

22:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Further tasking ref below incident. Northumbria Underwater search team now at scene. Both north and south riverside searched as far as Container Terminal. No persons seen.

08/04/11

02:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units chasing person responsible for theft through the old docks area. Male had jumped into river in attempt to escape. Area searched and confirmed to be clear. Crew found door open on an old ship, believed male was hiding inside. Land on at scene whilst suitable units attend to search the ship. Resume short time later, attempts made using aircrafts PA system to get male to come out with negative result.

08/04/11

02:15

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search area of open ground for suspect wanted for robbery, area fully checked and confirmed suspect not in the area.  On going enquiries to locate the suspect continuing.

07/04/11

0600

Stockton

Operation

Pre planned operation in the Stockton area, providing support to officers and supervision. Flown as planned.

06/04/11 

18:00

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Large open areas searched for a missing male in the Hart area of Hartlepool, subject not located in the area searched, units stood down. On going enquiries to locate the male continuing

06/04/11

13:50

Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to search for a male wanted for theft near to the A66, on arrival of the aircraft, subject arrested by officers, all units able to resume patrol.

06/04/11

08:00

Redcar & Cleveland

Public Order

Provide overhead cover and intelligence at the scene of a public protest, information and updates passed to supervision at HQ, public reassurance and protection provided.

05/04

21:40

Stockton

Missing Person

Report of a suicidal male who had gone missing in one of the parks in Stockton. Just before we arrived at the scene, male found by ground officers so able to resume.

 

04/04

 

22:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to search the railway lines and surrounding woodland for subjects responsible for thefts of cable from the railways. Search conducted as requested and area confirmed clear, units able to resume to next tasks.

04/04

04:40

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend and search rear gardens of an estate, after reports of three males with torches were seen by a member of the public acting suspiciously. The area has seen a rise in the number of burglaries recently. Area searched and declared clear allowing a large number of ground officers to be redeployed.

03/04

20:45

Stockton

Crime Search

Divert to reports of a fire on Castle Eden Walk way. On arrival locate a youth engaged in the burning of cable to recover the wire. Ground Officers directed and the youth was quickly detained.

03/04

20:05

Norton

Crime Search

Whilst airborne, divert to reports from a member of the Public that a youth was breaking into the BT building. Aircraft was first on scene and provided a containment of the building whilst Officers were travelling. Task ended up as a false call with good intent.

02/04

23:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attended the Marton Grove area to search for a male responsible for a burglary. Male had made off from police into wooded area. Area searched and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to quickly resume patrol.

02/04

21:20

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Follow

Whilst airborne carrying out pilot training attended the reports of a motorbike driving at speed on pavements and being a danger to road users and pedestrians. On arrival motorbike located riding on footpaths narrowly avoiding pedestrians. Vehicle followed and units directed to location resulting in rider being arrested in Acklam.

02/04

19:45

Helmsley /
North Yorks

Missing person

Requested to search the Cleveland Way at Clay Banks, south of Great Broughton for a female runner who failed to arrive at a pre arranged RV point. Whilst searching the female was located in a farm house nearby with minor injuries.

02/04

13:00

Eston Hills

Search Person

Report of a 20 year old male attempting to self harm. Thermal/video search of the Eston Hills carried out no sightings of the male or his vehicle

02/04

10:00

Stockton

Search person

Attended the Railway line at Stockton to search for a male with a small child, male believed to be in possession of a firearm. Crew carried out an extensive search of the area no sightings of the male or child, Area eliminated to allow ground units to be redeployed.

01/04

00:50

 Middlesbrough

Crime search

Attend area to assist officers in searching for persons who made off from an abandoned stolen vehicle after a short pursuit. Two persons arrested by ground units. Search carried out for third person. Area eliminated and officers re-deployed.

01/04

00:01

Cargo Fleet Lane / Middlesbrough

Crime search

Attend allotment area to assist with search for person wanted for theft. Area fully searched and eliminated to allow ground units to be redeployed