August 2011

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Cleveland Police Helicopter Deployments

 August 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

31/08/2011

23:55

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search of various locations for elderly confused gentleman – concern for his safety. Search conducted allowing officers to continue other lines of enquiry.

31/08/2011

22.40

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search for elderly confused gentleman in the Acklam / Linthorpe area – concern for his safety. All available units to scene, area search by aircraft

31/08/2011

22.15

Eaglescliffe

Other Search

Search of Industrial premises after alarm activation. Search completed and officers allowed to resume patrol.

31/08/2011

21.40

Thornaby

Crime Search

Report of robbery at premises on Lanehouse Road. Extensive search carried out.

31/08/2011

06:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist ground units with a search for a suspect believed to be responsible for a burglary. Search conducted with no trace allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

31/08/2011

04:55

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist ground units with a search for a suspect believed to be responsible for a burglary. Search conducted with no trace allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

31/08/2011

04:40

Redcar

Vehicle Search

Assist ground units with an area search for a stolen vehicle in Redcar area. Vehicle located and four suspects arrested.

30/08/2011

22:30

Whitby

Missing Person

Assist ground units with a search of Sleights area for vulnerable missing person. Thorough search conducted with no trace.

30/08/2011

20:05

Stockton

Vehicle Search

Attend the area of Eaglescliffe/A67 to assist units with a search for an outstanding stolen motor vehicle believed to be travelling in that area. Search conducted with no trace.

30/08/11

19:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Report of male stealing copper from scrap yard – area fully searched and eliminated.

30/08/2011

03:00

Exelby

North Yorkshire

Crime Search

Attend the area of Exelby to assist units with a search for a suspect wanted for theft. Search conducted and area eliminated. Officers resumed patrols.

30/08/2011

01:45

Redcar

Crime Search

Attend Grangetown area to assist units with a search for suspects wanted for burglary. Area searched and eliminated allowing officers to continue enquiries.

30/08/2011

01:15

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Attend the Hartlepool area to assist units with a search for suspects wanted for theft. Search conducted with no trace.

30/08/2011

00:05

Redcar

Crime Search

Attend the Redcar area to assist units with a search for a suspect wanted for burglary. Search conducted, one suspect located by the aircraft. Ground units directed to male who was then arrested.

29/08/2011

23:25

Stockton

Crime Search

Attend the area of Redmarshall to assist units with a search for suspects responsible for theft. Search conducted, area confirmed clear.

29/08/2011

14:30

Billingham

Search Crime

Attend the Low grange area to assist with extensive search for male responsible for serious incident. Searches carried out together with ground units. Eventually stood down and ground units continue enquiries.

29/08/2011

12:25

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Assist ground units with search of Park end area for missing male. Male located and ground units dealing.

29/08/2011

06:00

Grangetown

Search Crime

Search for driver of a crashed abandoned car. Male located nearby and arrested. All available units now standing down.

28/08/2011

05:00

Skelton

Search Crime

Request from RPU to carryout a search at the scene of a hit & run crash, where a van had been abandoned. Indications were that the driver may have been injured. Area checked and found to be clear.

28/08/2011

00:20

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Search for a male suspect following a violent disturbance at an address were damage was caused and an assault took place.  Helicopter crew searched nearby areas and located a suspect garden hopping away from the scene. Units directed and the male was identified as the suspect and arrested

28/08/2011

00:05

 Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Following a burglary the helicopter crew carried out a search near Middlesbrough golf course, and surrounding areas for a suspect who had made off. No persons seen in the vicinity, area confirmed clear.

27/08/11

1615

Stockton

Theft

Search of large commercial yard for person stealing property.

25/08/2011

18:00

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Request to search area of Whinney Banks for four male suspects, responsible for theft of motor vehicle. Area search no trace.

25/08/2011

03:10

Stockton

Search Crime

Search for burglary suspects.

25/08/2011

01:50

Stockton

Search Crime

Search for burglary suspects.

25/08/2011

01:40

Stockton

Search Crime

Search for burglary suspects.

25/08/2011

00:55

Redcar

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing person, subject not located.

24/08/2011

05:00

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search fro vulnerable missing person

24/08/2011

04:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for Burglary Suspect

23/08/2011

23:15

Hartlepool

Public Safety

Requested to search collision scene A19 for injured persons, area cleared, units resumed.

23/08/2011

10:40

Carlisle

Crime Search

Assisted in large scale search for male unlawfully at large. Large areas of open and wooded ground cleared, male located in undergrowth by dog section.

22/08/2011

22:05

Stockton

Public Safety

While en route to base, requested to locate a bull which had escaped from a field, animal located being secured in to field by farmer, units stood down.

22/08/2011

21:35

Stockton

Missing Person

Requested to search areas in Billingham for a vulnerable missing person. Large areas searched subject not located, further enquires to continue.

22/08/2011

15:10

South Bank

Crime Search

Provided aerial containment of a site were a suspect for a serious assault had been seen. Local units and DSU deployed to carry out a search of buildings and caravans on the site. Suspect male located hiding on the site. All units able to stand down.

22/08/2011

13:15

Stockton

Crime Search

Attend the Elm Tree area of Stockton after a number of suspects were disturbed breaking into a garage. On scene and contained a wooded area whilst officers carried out a ground search. Suspect located hiding , and two stolen bikes were recovered nearby

22/08/2011

12:25

Stockton

Missing Child

Assist district units searching for a 4 year old missing child . Whilst on scene a second child is also reported missing. Large number of surrounding streets play areas and green belt checked and eliminated. Large number of police ground resources deployed in search. Children found together in Stockton Town centre. Both fit and well. All units able to stand down and resume other duties

21/08/2011

02:00

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Requested to assist searching for suspects disturbed trying to break into property – believed to possibly be on the roof – area search conducted confirming the area clear allowing units to continue duties.

21/08/2011

23:25

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist units search for suspect responsible for burglary – suspect located hiding in rear gardens and ground units directed to location – suspect arrested.

21/08/2011

21:25

Stockton

Search Person

Search for possible persons in river after sightings of distress flares – area searched with no trace allowing ground units to return to duties

21/08/2011

16:25

Whitby

Missing Person

Re-attend task to search for vulnerable missing male

21/08/2011

13:25

Whitby

Missing Person

Re-attend task to search for vulnerable missing male

21/08/2011

12:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search area of Park End for a stolen motorbike seen being ridden around the area. Thorough search conducted, no trace allowing officers to commence with their duties.

21/08/2011

05:15

Stockton

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing male, area searched and confirmed male not in location.

21/08/2011

02:00

North Yorks

Missing Person

Extensive search carried out of fields and woods for missing vulnerable male. Area confirmed to be clear allowing officers to carryout other enquiries.

21/08/2011

00:25

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing male, area searched and confirmed male not in location.

21/08/2011

00:05

North Yorks

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing male, area searched and confirmed male not in location.

20/08/2011

22:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Search of commercial premises for suspected intruders. Area searched and found to be clear allowing officers to resume patrol.

20/08/2011

21:55

Stockton

Crime Search

Search of school following report of possible intruder. Area search and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to resume patrol.

20/08/2011

21:45

Stockton

Missing Person

Search carried out for vulnerable missing person. Extensive area search carried out.

20/08/2011

17:15

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Search

Assist with search for suspect vehicle.

20/08/2011

16:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assisted with firearms incident.

20/08/2011

16:35

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Male disturbed attempting to break in to a property in Acklam.

19/08/2011

05:20

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Assisted in the search for vulnerable male. Whilst searching, male made contact on his phone and was located safe and well.

19/08/2011

02:00

Thornaby

Crime Search

Search for a male in possession of a knife. Areas around last known location searched with no trace allowing officers to concentrate elsewhere.

18/08/2011

19:20

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for male in possession of a knife. Residential areas around location confirmed clear.

18/08/2011

19:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assisted in the search of 2 males responsible for theft. Large open and wooded areas confirmed clear, releasing officers for other tasking.

18/08/2011

14:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units with an area search for suspect responsible for vehicle crime.

17/08/2011

22:10

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for persons responsible for theft of motor vehicle. Area searched and confirmed to be clear.

17/08/2011

20:35

Billingham

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing person. Whilst searching, person located safe and well.

17/08/2011

13:30

Hartlepool

Firearms

Assistance given to officers dealing with an incident involving a firearm.

17/08/2011

00:40

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist in search for burglary suspects.

17/08/2011

00:30

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Assist in search for vulnerable missing person.

17/08/2011

00:15

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units in search for Burglary suspects.

17/08/2011

00:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units in search for two theft suspects.

15/08/2011

22:25

Hartlepool

Vehicle Pursuit

Assist with pursuit of stolen vehicle from burglary in Durham Police area. Vehicle stopped and occupants arrested.

15/08/2011

18:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units searching for a male on a bike believed in possession of an offensive weapon. Area searched and confirmed clear.

15/08/2011

06:25

Stockton

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing person.

15/08/2011

01:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for Burglary suspects

14/08/2011

16:45

Middlesbrough

Search Other

Search for vulnerable missing person.

14/08/2011

14:00

South Bank

Vehicle Crime

Search for suspect on motorcycle. Suspect located and arrested.

14/08/2011

13:55

Eston

Search Other

Request to attend Eston Hills to assist units with an area search for a vulnerable missing person and unfamiliar with the area, believed to be on the hills. Whilst searching, the male turned up safe and well at a neighbour’s house.

14/08/2011

10:30

Stockton

Search Other

Request to attend a chemical plant at Urlay Nook to assist units with an area search for possible intruders due to an alarm activation on the perimeter fencing. Search conducted with nothing found allowing units to resume patrols.

13/08/2011

06:00

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Search for Burglary suspect. Search carried out and the area cleared no sightings of the male. Return to base.

13/08/2011

23:00

Eston

Search Crime

Search for burglary suspects. One suspect detained.

13/08/2011

19:20

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Assist in search for vulnerable missing person, whilst searching male located by ground units.

13/08/2011

15:45

Stockton

Search Crime

Search for Burglary Suspect. Suspect located.

13/08/2011

11:40

Redcar

Search Other

Search for vulnerable missing person

13/08/2011

07:55

Stockton

Search Other

Search of railway track re concern for persons safety

13/08/2011

01:45

Eston

Crime Search

Search for suspects re criminal damage

12/08/2011

21:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist units to search for burglary suspects. Several suspects detained.

12/08/2011

17:25

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist units with a search for suspects regarding a theft of motorcycle. Thorough search conducted with no trace allowing officers to continue further enquiries.

12/08/2011

16:25

Stockton

Crime Search

Assisted ground units with an area search for an assault suspect. Thorough search with no trace.

12/08/2011

04:30

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Assisted in the search for 2 males responsible for theft. All open areas cleared allowing officers to concentrate on enquiries.

11/08/2011

01:53

Thornaby

Crime Search

Assisted Ground units in searching for suspect regarding theft Surrounding area searched with no trace of suspect – allowing ground units to carry out further tasks/enquires.

11/08/2011

00:16

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search carried out for vulnerable female missing. Female located, officers directed to her.

10/08/2011

22:23

Stockton

Missing Person

Search of woodland and open areas carried out for a vulnerable missing male – male located hiding in garden and ground units directed to his location.

10/08/2011

20:38

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search carried out assisting ground units to locate suspect responsible for a robbery –

10/8/2011

20:30

Norton

Crime Search

Search carried out for suspects believed to be breaking into roof of public house – on arrival, ground units had detained 1 suspect.  Search of roof area conducted confirming area clear – ensuring officer safety.

10/08/2011

01:20

Billingham

Missing Person

Search carried out for a high risk missing male. Whilst searching male returned home.

09/08/2011

23:40

Thornaby

Firearms

Search of area for vehicle seen with a firearm pointing out of rear window. Vehicle located unoccupied nearby by officers. Whilst seaching the area two males seen avoiding officers in rear alleys. Units directed and males stopped. One of the males found to be the owner of the vehicle and was arrested.

09/08/2011

22:05

Middlesbrough

Drugs

Whilst in area crew observed a vehicle acting suspiciously. Unit requested to stop the vehicle and on doing so occupants found to be in possession of cannabis.

09/08/2011

21:58

Middlesbrough

Criminal Damage

Search of the bridges over the A174 for gang of youths throwing stones at cars, one of which had its windscreen smashed. Area searched and confirmed to have no groups of youths in the area.

09/08/2011

21:25

Normanby

Vehicle Pursuit

Deploy to vehicle failing to stop for police. Whilst enroute vehicle abandoned and driver made off. Area search carried out for driver, whilst doing so passenger arrested resulting in large group gathering one of whom was threatening the officer. On arrival of other officers male ran off, units directed and male subsequently arrested.

09/08/2011

15:05

Billingham

Vehicle Pursuit

Deployed to a report of a vehicle failing to stop for officers in Billingham. Vehicle stopped by Traffic units prior to arrival of Aircraft. Return to Base

08/08/2011

18:18

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist in search for persons responsible for theft.  Suspect located and followed - ground units directed to location and suspect arrested.

08/08/2011

15:05

Stockton Sedgefield

Crime Search

Requested to search for a stolen vehicle in the Stockton area, vehicle located in Sedgefield, offender made off on foot, subject located and arrested by officers, units stood down.

08/08/2011

03:45

Guisborough

Crime Search

Assist in search of rear gardens for males responsible for theft. Area searched and cleared allowing ground units to redeploy to other incidents.

08/08/2011

01:10

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist in search for persons responsible for theft. Area searched as requested and found to be clear.

08/08/2011

00:45

Billingham

Missing Person

Assist in search for vulnerable missing male. Extensive search carried out, whilst conducting search male located by ground units.

07/08/2011

23:05

Stockton

Crime Search

Attend old Hospital building, Durham Road, to assist units with a search of the property due to suspects being sighted on the roof. Thorough search revealed no trace. Stood down allowing officers to commence patrols.

06/08/2011

23:30

Corbridge

Search Other

Attend the scene of a road traffic collision in Corbridge to assist officers with an area search for any persons possibly trapped or lying injured in near vicinity.

06/08/2011

05:00

Blyth

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable female in Bedlington area. Search area found to be clear.

06/08/2011

01:20

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search hospital grounds for male reported to have absconded. Area found to be clear.

06/08/2011

01:00

Guisborough

Crime Search

Report of males disturbed breaking in to a garage. Search of area with ground units – search negative despite several males checked out in area.

05/08/2011

23:00

Stockton

Search Other

Attend Billingham to assist units to locate a road traffic collision with concerns for safety. Guided units onto the vehicle in order to commence further enquiries.

05/08/2011

22:25

Stockton

Search Other

Assist officers with a search for a male reported to be in the river at Teesdale, and concerns for his safety. Male located out of the water fit and well by officers who then commenced further enquiries.

05/08/2011

08:40

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist officers searching for a male responsible for a serious assault. Large area searched and cleared allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

05/08/2011

07:05

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist officers searching fields for male wanted for burglary and theft. Area searched and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

05/08/2011

00:34

Billingham

Crime Search

Report of attempted burglary.  Area search of gardens carried out by aircraft confirmed no persons present outside – allowing time for ground units to arrive and secure premises.

05/08/2011

00:23

Eaglescliffe

Crime Search

Report of alarm activation in industrial units previously subject to frequent thefts – area search carried out by helicopter – area found to be clear allowing re-allocation of ground units.

04/08/2011

21:38

Middlesbrough

Search For Vehicle

Search conducted for suspect vehicles.

04/08/2011

21:10

Skelton

Crime Search

Search for suspects who had stolen and abandoned a JCB. Open areas, allotments and gardens found to be clear. Officers allowed to resume enquiries.

04/08/2011

15:08

Stockton

Crime Search

Search for suspect reported with knife. Area found to be clear. Officers allowed to continue enquiries.

04/08/2011

02:30

Darlington

Crime Search

Report of burglary in Darlington. One suspect arrested.

04/08/2011

01:25

Skelton

Burglary

Report of males disturbed in rear gardens of private dwellings. Area search by helicopter and ground officers. Area found to be clear, officers resumed.

04/08/2011

01:10

Grangetown

Search Other

Search of area resulted in suspect vehicle being located by aircraft and local CCTV resulting in vehicle being stopped by officers in the area.

04/08/2011

00:45

Middlesbrough

Burglary

Report of male disturbed attempting entry to dwelling. Whilst overhead, male arrested.

03/08/2011

22:55

Guisborough

Other

Aircraft targeted by high powered light from an address in Guisborough. Offender located by aircraft crew and units directed on to the address. Male arrested for endangering an aircraft.

03/08/2011

22:45

Guisborough

Crime Search

Report of shots fired on farmland at Guisborough. Aircraft located vehicle in fields resulting in armed unit checking out the vehicle and locating male with firearm.

03/08/2011

22:20

Billingham

Crime Search

Report of entry to industrial compound. Search of area by dog section and helicopter resulted in two males arrested.

03/08/2011

14:50

Grangetown

Firearms

Assist officers searching open land following shots being heard nearby. Whilst searching two males located by crew under trees in the field. Officers directed and one of the males subsequently arrested for firearms offences.

03/08/2011

00:40

Thornaby

Crime Search

Report of Burglary by two males, second male outstanding – aircraft located suspect running from scene. Officers directed on to male and detained following a foot pursuit. Arrested for Burglary.

02/08/2011

23:15

Ingleby Barwick

Fire

Report of fire in open land at Ingleby Barwick by the river. Locate single male walking from the area. Male then gets on a moped and rides away. Ground unit directed on to male and moped stopped. Male & vehicle checked out.

02/08/2011

23:00

North Ormesby

Crime Search

Search for male responsible for criminal damage. Aircraft located group responsible and ground officers directed on to location resulting in three arrests for public order and criminal damage.

02/08/2011

22:45

Grove Hill

Crime Search

Search of school roof top for offenders / point of entry for suspects seen on roof of a school. Roof area in order, no sign of forced entry.

02/08/2011

20:40

Langley Park Durham

Missing Person

Search Langley Park area for a suicidal female. Extensive search carried out and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to carryout other enquiries.

02/08/2011

02:25

Stockton

Search Other

Attend the area of Hilton village to search for offenders or injured persons around a vehicle found on fire. Search carried out as required. No persons in the vicinity allowing officers to resume normal duties.

01/08/2011

19:45

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Deploy to assist with search for missing 7 year old. Whilst searching child located by ground units.

01/08/2011

17:00

Guisborough

Missing Person

Deployed to assist units with an area search around Guisborough/Stokesley for a missing child. Whilst searching, child was located by officers on the ground.

01/08/2011

16:00

Stockton

Traffic Collision

Deployed to scene of a serious road traffic collision to provide aerial photographs for evidential purposes for officers on scene. Also to assist units with traffic management.

01/08/2011

02:10

Eston

Search Crime

Deploy to assist officers searching for 3 persons who had been disturbed stealing from motor vehicles. 2 arrested prior to arrival. Final male gave himself up to officers whilst aircraft overhead.

01/08/2011

00:55

Billingham

Search Crime

Deploy to High Grange area to assist with search for male who assaulted officers. Male located by ground units whilst aircraft overhead.