June 2011

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Cleveland Police Helicopter Deployments

 June 2011

  

  The most recent page will be updated only 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

30/06/2011

23:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Request to search fields for male with an air rifle shooting at nearby houses. Area searched and confirmed male no longer in the area.

30/06/2011

13:15

Stockton

Vehicle Pursuit

Whilst aircraft on another task, heard report of a vehicle that had failed to stop and made off from officers. Officers lost sight, so aircraft did search of area to locate vehicle. Area fully searched and vehicle not in the area.

30/06/2011

01:55

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist officers to search the Tuxedo Princess on the River Tees, report of persons removing Scrap. Thermal search carried out no persons seen.

30/06/2011

01:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend reports of a shot being fired and disturbance in street. Area contained on arrival and downlink facilities provided for Command Room. 2 persons detained

29/06/2011

21:55

Billingham

Crime Search

Assist officers searching for two males with an air weapon firing at vehicles. Area searched and cleared allowing officers to resume normal duties.

29/06/2011

21:40

Stockton

Search Vehicle

Search of the Hardwick area following sightings of a motorbike recently stolen in a burglary. Large area quickly searched and confirmed to be clear.

29/06/2011

19:40

Yarm

Crime Search

Assist officers searching for a missing vulnerable male. Large area searched and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to carryout further enquiries elsewhere.

29/06/2011

14:00

Hartlepool

Missing Child

Search of open areas and parks near Wiltshire Way for two children reported as missing from a nearby school. Areas checked and eliminated freeing up local units to make enquiries at nearby addresses

29/06/11

11:55

Stockton

Missing Child

Report of a vulnerable child had gone missing from a school. Commenced search of area, but cancelled shortly afterwards as child found safe and well.

29/06/2011

11:30

Yarm / Thornaby

Crime Search

Search of River Tees from Yarm to Stockton for a recently stolen motor-boat. Riverside checked and number of vessels located and eliminated. No trace of stolen boat.

28/06/2011

12:00

Stockton

Vulnerable Missing Person

Request to attend the area of Victoria Bridge to search for a high risk missing person. Whilst on scene the male was located by ground officers back at his home address. Stood down allowing officers to continue enquiries.

27/06/2011

22:40

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Requested to attend Thorntree to search for a high risk missing person. Male located in open ground hiding in bushes. Officers directed to male who was then detained.

27/06/2011

04:00

Middlesbrough

Vulnerable Missing Person

Requested to search for vulnerable missing person, Middlesbrough. All areas searched as requested, subject located safe and returned home, units resumed patrol.

27/06/2011

01:30

North Yorkshire

Vulnerable Missing Person

Requested to search new areas for the vulnerable missing person in Bedale, North Yorkshire. All areas searched as requested and eliminated.

27/06/2011

01:00

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Requested to search for a male with a knife, Owton Manor, subject located and arrested, units resumed patrols

27/06/2011

00:20

North Yorkshire

Vulnerable Missing Person

Requested to search for vulnerable missing person, in Bedale area of North Yorkshire. All areas searched as requested and eliminated.

26/06/2011

18:00

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Search for male having made off from officer on a mountain bike down the railway line following attempted theft of cable. Area of railway line and nearby open areas searched allowing ground officers to resume patrol and reducing risk of injury.

26/06/2011

17:30

Eston

Crime Search

Assisted in the open area search for a male from a suspect vehicle having made off from police and was lost in or around farm complex. Area confirmed to be clear allowing ground officers to resume patrols in a shorter time.

26/06/2011

03:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Check the Golf course and open areas between Easterside and the municipal golf course after youths disturbed attempting to break into the premises. Large area cleared quickly allowing ground units to return to their normal duties.

25/06/2011

21:20

Ingleby Barwick

Crime Search

Check open areas between Ingleby Barwick and Thornaby for groups of youths believed camping in the area, and committing crimes overnight. Extensive area searched and cleared, releasing ground units to normal duties.

25/06/2011

21:00

Billingham

Missing Child

Attend the Low Grange area of Billingham to assist with search for missing 7 year old boy. Open areas checked, whilst ground units continued with their enquiries. Child eventually located inside friend’s house.

25/06/2011

18:10

Redcar

Vulnerable Missing Person

Search of the sea cliffs in East Cleveland for vulnerable missing person. Area searched as directed and confirmed clear.

25/06/2011

14:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Information revived that a recently stolen vehicle was hidden in a rear alley. Search carried out, No trace of vehicle.

25/06/2011

04:15

Stockton

Crime Search

Search for subject from an abandoned vehicle, area search conducted, subject located and arrested, all units resumed patrols.

24/06/2011

22:50

Stockton

Rtc

Search the scene of a road traffic collision for persons thrown from vehicles, area searched as requested and confirmed clear, emergency units stood down.

24/06/2011

22:15

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to search for violent offenders in Middlesbrough, area searched as directed and confirmed clear, all units resumed patrols.

20/06/11

02:09

Stockton

Crime Search

Attended report of 2 males trying to break into industrial building. On arrival full search conducted and two males located near Port Clarence. Ground units directed to them and males arrested.

20/06/2011

01:54

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Male who was committing a burglary chased by ground officers and lost. Aircraft conducted full search of area, but male not found. Officers resumed patrol.

20/06/2011

01:15

Redcar

Crime Search

Attended supermarket after male seen on roof trying to gain entry. Full search conducted of roof and surrounding area. Male not still at scene. Officers resumed patrol.

18/06/2011

22:05

Long Newton

Rtc

Crime Search for male having made off from crashed car on the A66. Concern for the male but also believe he was under the influence of alcohol. Thermal search of village and open areas was conducted with no trace allowing patrol officers to resume duties and further enquiries.

18/06/2011

19:30

Middlesbrough

Pursuit

Attended area of Ayresome gardens to assist in the safe stop of male making off from a robbery on a motorbike. Male detained whilst on route, Aircraft utilised to obtain aerial photographs of the scene and route of male to assist in prosecution.

18/06/2011

02:50

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Attend the area of James Cook Hospital to assist officers with a search of the grounds and surrounding area for a vulnerable missing male after concerns had been raised for his safety. Search conducted with no trace allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

18/06/2011

02:30

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Attend the area of Easterside to assist officers with an area search for a vulnerable missing 13yr old female. Thorough search conducted over a wide area with no trace allowing officers to continue with further enquiries.

17/06/2011

23:50

Stockton

Crime Search

Crime search for persons believed to be responsible for entering a secure compound in the Portrack area and leaving on foot in possession with two large bags suspected to contain stolen items. Search of the area conducted and confirmed clear allowing officers to conduct further enquiries.

17/06/2011

23:35

Stockton

Crime Search

Crime search for persons reported to be in a secure compound located on Letch Lane, believed to be stealing theft of lead or cable. Thorough search conducted with no trace allowing officers to resume patrols.

17/06/2011

20:35

Stockton

Vehicle Search

Attend area of A19 Stockton, to assist officers with a search for a vehicle involved in crime. Vehicle identified and then stopped by ground units. Two occupants detained and vehicle recovered. All units then resumed patrols and further enquiries.

17/06/2011

05:20

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Area searched following theft - subject located by aircraft. Ground officers directed to location and offender arrested. All units resumed patrols.

17/06/2011

00:45

Stockton

Search Crime

Crime search for persons in a secure compound involved in theft. Area searched. Three persons located and officers directed to them.

16/06/2011

18:15

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Report of a 3 year old child missing from his home in Normanby. Whilst on route to assist with the search, the child was found by ground officers. 

16/06/2011

13:40

Grangetown

Crime Search

Attended Grangetown. Requested to search for 3 males who had committed a dwelling burglary. One male found hiding in a garden arrested prior to arrival of aircraft. A search was carried out for outstanding two persons. Area eliminated, allowing officers to resume patrols.

16/06/2011

03:00

Skelton

Crime Search

Search of open areas around Wharfedale and Ambleside, Skelton after a suspect was disturbed breaking into garages. Thorough search carried out. Large areas eliminated.  All areas confirmed clear, all units able to resume patrols

15/06/2011

03:20

Darlington

Pursuit

Requested to assist Durham officers searching for the driver of a van who had made off after a pursuit. Male located hiding in bushes in a rear garden. Officers directed and male located and arrested.

15/06/2011

02:15

Eston

Search Crime

Assist units chasing two males responsible for breaking into a vehicle. Whilst en-route one male was arrested. On arrival search carried out in rear gardens for second male who was located by officers and arrested.

15/06/2011

01:10

Redcar

Search Crime

Assist officers searching for two males responsible for breaking into a vehicle. Area searched and confirmed to be clear.

14/06/2011

19:15

Stockton

Search Crime

Requested to assist officers searching for intruders at large electrical sub-station site. On arrival male located in fields to rear of site. Units directed and male arrested nearby.

14/06/2011

10:55

Ingleby Barwick

Community Initiative

Attended school and did a presentation to two schools from the area. Very well received.

14/06/2011

02:15

Middlesbrough

Search Other

Search conducted for injured male following an assault, area confirmed clear, all units resumed patrols.

14/06/2011

02:05

Redcar and Cleveland

Search Crime

Search for persons responsible for breaks in to property, two males detained by officers, further search conducted and area cleared, all units able to resume patrols.

13/06/2011

04:50

Hartlepool

Search Crime

Search roof of commercial premises for persons responsible for theft. Roof and surrounding area searched and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to resume normal patrols.

12/06/2011

03:00

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Assist officers searching for the driver of a vehicle who had made off after being stopped by police unit. Area search carried out and male located hiding under a garden table in the garden of an address nearby. Officers directed and male arrested.

11/06/2011

16:40

Stockton

Aerial Photography

Requested to attend the scene of a Road Traffic Collision on the A66 to obtain Aerial photographs and Video. Task completed.

11/06/2011

02:50

Stockton

Crime Search

Request to assist officer’s search for a group of males responsible for several burglaries and a theft of motorbike. Area fully searched, but no trace of any suspects. Officers allowed to resume patrols.

10/06/2011

23:05

Fairfield

Crime Search

Whilst transiting to base crew overheard report of a male breaking into garages. On arrival area fully searched and confirmed to be clear.

10/06/2011

22:50

Thornaby

Pursuit

Attend report of a vehicle failing to stop for police. Vehicle crashed prior to arrival and driver made off. Full search of nearby area for driver and confirm to be clear. Officers resumed patrols

10/06/2011

21:35

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist officers with reports of a stolen motorcycle being ridden dangerously in the area. On arrival area thoroughly searched, bike no longer in the area.

10/06/2011

02:30

Hemlington

Pursuit

Assist officers in search for persons who abandoned a stolen vehicle after a pursuit. Two occupants detained. Extensive search carried out for third occupant, with no trace, allowing officers to resume normal tasking.

09/06/2011

23:55

Lackenby

Search Crime

Attend Greystone Road area to assist with search for persons attempting to steal cable. Two suspects located by aircraft and ground units - males arrested. Search of surrounding area conducted with no trace of outstanding suspects.

09/06/2011

21:00

Middlesbrough

Pursuit

Attend Town Farm area for vehicle failing to stop. Vehicle abandoned prior to arrival. Surrounding area searched and suspect located hiding in bushes. Ground units directed and male arrested.

09/06/2011

18:30

Middlesbrough

 Search Crime

Attend area of Hemlington to search for a stolen motor vehicle which had just been reported stolen and possibly still in the area. Thorough search conducted with no trace allowing officers to commence further enquiries.

09/06/2011

18:20

Eston

Search Other

Attend the area of Eston Hills to search for two males reportedly in the area carrying firearms. Search conducted with no trace. Stood down.

09/06/2011

17:55

Redcar

Search Other

Attend the area of Staintondale Avenue to assist officers with an area search of vulnerable missing person. Thorough search conducted of the area and confirmed no trace. Stood down and let officers continue with their enquiries.

09/06/2011

12:10

Stockton

Search Other

Attend boat moorings near to Princess Diana Bridge to assist officers in checking a Moses basket wedged between two boats on the river to confirm no persons were inside. Search completed using video camera with no persons found. Officers allowed to resume their patrols.

09/06/2011

11:25

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Attend area of Albert Park to assist with a search for a male believed to be in possession of a bladed article making threats to another person. Thorough search conducted. Suspect returned to initial scene and was detained by ground officers.

09/06/2011

04:10

Stockton

Search Crime

Searched Fairfield and Hardwick areas for males responsible for burglaries to several garages. Large areas quickly eliminated, no suspects found. Officers allowed to resume to continue enquiries.

09/06/2011

02:20

Eston

Search Crime

Assist ground units to search for passenger from stolen vehicle. Suspect located and arrested by ground units.

08/06/2011

22:55

Stockton

Search Crime

Searched housing estate for male wanted for theft. Area searched and eliminated; officers allowed to resume enquiries.

08/06/2011

03:45

Hartlepool

Search Other

Attend the area of Dalton Piercy following report of crashed vehicle on remote road at that location. Crew locate vehicle and direct traffic units to its location. Vehicle heavily damaged with no occupants at scene. Aircraft then conducts search of immediate area and road to confirm no injured persons nearby.

08/06/2011

03:30

Middlesbrough

Search Crime

Assist in search of open ground following break in into building site. Open ground searched in last location where offenders seen to head towards and confirmed clear. Ground units resume to conduct further enquiries.

08/06/2011

01:45

Hartlepool

Search Crime

Assist ground units in search of rear gardens in estate for intruders reported moving from garden to garden. Searched as requested with negative result, ground units stood down to other tasks

07/06/2011

14:50

Middlesbrough

Pursuit

Attended stolen vehicle failing to stop for police unit. Whilst en-route vehicle was lost. On arrival area search commenced and stolen vehicle located by crew abandoned in a cul-de-sac. Units directed and vehicle recovered back to owner.

06/06/2011

03:30

Grangetown

Crime Search

Report of 4 males on stolen moped. Whilst en route capture the 4 males in open land near Lackenby sub station. Units directed on to males who make off and hide. Units talked on to all 4 by helicopter and all 4 arrested.

05/06/2011

23:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Report of intruders in an address. Search of scene, negative.

05/06/2011

22:35

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Offenders reported in enclosed compound. Two males arrested whilst overhead, compound found to be clear of any other offenders.

05/06/2011

19:50

Norton

Rtc

2 vehicle collision, occupants of vehicle made off. Area search negative, driver then found at nearby address.

05/06/2011

15:15

A19 Elwick

Rtc

Collection of video and still evidence at scene of serious RTC northbound A19.

05/06/2011

14:10

Redcar

Crime Search

Search carried out over a large open area for three suspects who had made off on foot after abandoning a car. Number of persons checked and eliminated. Large area searched and confirmed as clear.

05/06/2011

10:30

Middlesbrough

Concern For Safety

Search of riverside and open waste land after a pedal cycle with personal documents was found abandoned. Officers concerned for the safety of the rider. Area searched, no persons seen in the area. Local units released to other duties

05/06/2011

08:00

Hart Village

Concern For Safety

Search of rural area following the report from a passing motorist of a collapsed male near the A179. Area searched and confirmed as clear. RPU vehicle now able to resume to other duties

05/06/2011

02:10

Langbaurgh

Burglary

Report of Persons breaking windows in premises at Lazenby during possible Burglary. Thermal search of the area carried out no sightings of any persons resume 55 base

05/06/2011

00:45

Middlesbrough

Burglary

Requested by officers to search the roof of a premises in Middlesbrough for possible person/s attempting to gain entry. Thermal search conducted all in order, releasing ground officers back to patrols

04/06/2011

23:16

Stockton

Vehicle Pursuit

Whilst transiting back to the Airport request from Traffic units to search for a Motorcycle that had driven past them at speed and was lost. Motorcycle identified by crew and followed before it was abandoned in Stockton. Traffic units talked on and male arrested.

04/06/2011

23:05

Hartlepool

Burglary

Whilst searching for driver of abandoned Citroen in Stockton, Requested to attend Hartlepool to assist with the search of a male attempting to gain entry to a private dwelling. Thermal search of the address and surrounding streets carried out no sightings of the male.

04/06/2011

22:50

Stockton

Vehicle Pursuit

Attend report of a Citroen Saxo failing to stop for officers in Stockton. Vehicle abandoned prior to arrival of Aircraft and located by ground units. Thermal search for the driver carried out no sightings, officers allowed to continue enquires.

04/06/2011

11:00

Langbaurgh

Community Initiative

Attend location for press release of community policing initiatives, working with partnership agencies, to tackle ongoing problems relating to arson attacks on Eston Hills.

04/06/2011

10:50

Middlesbrough

Evidence Gathering

Attend open ground near to James Cook Hospital, the location of a large grassed area reportedly to have been deliberately set on fire, in order to collate evidence.

04/06/2011

00:15

Middlesbrough

Attempt Burglary

Assist ground units to search for a male attempting to gain entry to premises with a crow bar. Suspect6 arrested at scene.

04/06/2011

00:00

Eston

Robbery

Search of Eston carried out for 2 males responsible for a Robbery. Thermal search carried out, various persons found and eliminated, all officers allowed to resume.

03/06/2011

23:45

Stockton

Firearms

Report of shots being fired in Newham Grange Park. Thermal search of the park and Cemetery carried out no sightings of any persons.

03/06/2011

22:30

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Aircraft requested to search the wooded area to the rear of Cypress Road Marton Report of an elderly Female missing from home. Lady found safe and well Linthorpe Road.

03/06/2011

04:15

Redcar

Crime Search

Carried out search in built up residential area for male believed to be seriously injured. Large open and housing areas covered with thermal camera and areas negated from search releasing ground officers back to patrols

02/06/2011

23:40

Stockton

Major Fire

Assisted in the command and control of a large fire in Stockton, passing details to HQ about smoke density, height and plume spread.

02/06/2011

22:55

Eston

Missing Person

Assist in the search of open areas for a missing female at risk from harming herself. Aircraft located female within minutes of being on scene and directed ground officers to her to give assistance.

02/06/2011

14:30

Stockton

Crime Search

Search for an offending quad bike, following reports it had collided with a small child. Area quickly searched and confirmed clear, officers released to continue patrols.

02/06/2011

11:25

Middlesbrough

Evidence Gathering

Collation of evidence pertaining to offences detected overnight.

02/06/2011

02:35

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist officers searching for three males who had abandoned a stolen motorcycle. Whilst en-route one male arrested. On arrival second male immediately located hiding behind a shed. Units directed and male arrested. Search for third male was negative.

02/06/2011

00:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend report of a burglary at a school. Whilst en-route one male arrested at scene, on arrival four males located on the roof of the premises. Two males made off into school playground, units directed and one male quickly arrested. Second male located hiding under a table. Once officers able to get into playground the second male was arrested. Third and fourth male located hiding on the roof and were eventually arrested with the assistance of the fire brigade.

01/06/2011

23:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist officers searching for a male responsible for theft. Large open areas searched and quickly cleared,  allowing officers to resume normal patrols.

01/06/2011

14:15

Stockton

Firearms

Search for male reported with firearm on A19 flyover. Male identified with hand held CB radio which had been mistaken for firearm.