October 2011

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Cleveland Police Helicopter Deployments

 October 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

31/10/2011

23:40

Stockton

Missing Person

Requested to search for a vulnerable missing person. Area searched as directed, officers release for further enquiries.

31/10/2011

23:20

Hartlepool

Missing Person

Requested to search for a vulnerable missing person. Area searched as directed, officers allowed to continue enquiries.

31/10/2011

01:00

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Requested to search area for suspects responsible for burglary – area search confirmed area clear – no trace of suspects, all units able to resume patrols

30/10/2011

23:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to search open areas and woodland for suspects responsible for attempted burglary to school.  Area search – no trace of suspects.

30/10/2011

16:20

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Deployed to a report of 2 males with rifles on the footpath between Dalton Piercy and Owton Manor. Thermal and video search carried out no sightings of the males Return to Base Other officers stood down`

30/10/2011

12:15

Maltby

Missing Person

Requested to check A19 for vulnerable missing person driving a blue BMW. Area search negative

30/10/2011

01:25

Guisborough

Crime Search

Requested to search area for a driver who had abandoned his vehicle following a road traffic collision. Extensive area search carried out driver no longer in the area.

30/10/2011

00:40

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist officers searching for a male responsible for a serious assault. Whilst searching the area male located by ground unit and arrested.

30/10/2011

00:25

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Report of person breaking into the rear of a property. Male located in rear garden by crew and to then hide behind an outbuilding as officers arrived. Officer enters garden and locates and arrests the male

30/10/2011

00:10

Grangetown

Missing Person

Requested to search area for a vulnerable missing person. Whilst searching male located by ground units.

30/10/2011

00:00

Stockton

Crime Search

Attend report of a male having broken into a vehicle and made off after being disturbed by owner. On arrival area search commenced and male located walking away from scene. Units directed and male arrested.

29/10/2011

16:45

Grangetown

Crime Search

Received a report that 2 persons responsible for a Robbery are on a Motorcycle in Grangetown. Persons made off on foot prior to arrival of the Aircraft. Thermal search carried out Bike found at the rear of one of the roads. Units talked on and MC recovered. Further search for the male carried out no sightings return to base.

29/10/2011

13:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Deployed to Marton Road to search for a vehicle that has been involved in a Crime. Vehicle located by Units Return to base

29/10/2011

13:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Report of two males on the roof of the shops at Grovehill Males throwing Tiles to the ground. Units have turned up and both Youths have run off. Both detained by Units

29/10/2011

02:35

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Pursuit

Aircraft self deployed to report of vehicle failing to stop for Police – Vehicle lost by ground units prior to arrival, area search conducted and vehicle located having been abandoned – ground units directed to location and vehicle recovered.

29/10/2011

01:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist in searching for male believed to be in possession of a firearm – male located by ground units prior to arrival – aircraft stood down.

28/10/2011

03:50

Thornaby

Crime Search

Requested to assist officers searching for three males responsible for burglary to a dwelling. One male located and arrested by ground unit whilst en-route. Search commenced on arrival and two males located hiding in flower bed nearby. Units directed and both males arrested.

28/10/2011

03:20

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to search carried out for male disturbed by police in gardens of dwelling house. Area searched as requested male no longer in the area. Officers freed up for further enquiries.

28/10/2011

01:20

Yarm

Crime Search

Search carried out for a suspect vehicle.

28/10/2011

01:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search carried out for persons responsible for breaking into vehicles. Area searched no sign of offenders. Officers released for other enquiries.

28/10/2011

00:40

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search for a vulnerable missing person, whilst searching male located safe and well by ground unit.

27/10/2011

10:00

Eston

Missing Persons

Assist in search for vulnerable missing male on Eston nab. After full search, aircraft lands on and crew located male. Male taken to safety.

27/10/2011

03:20

Redcar

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable young female missing person. Thermal search carried out in the area, but no sign of the female. Ground units released to conduct other enquiries.

26/10/2011

23:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Requested to assist units in searching for 2 to 3 males interfering with parked Motor Vehicles in. Thermal search of the area carried out no sightings of any persons. Search area widened 3 males located checked and eliminated. Resume to base.

26/10/2011

10:40

Stockton

Search Suspect

Search for suspect who had made off. Search conducted as requested but no sign of male concerned.

25/10/2011

23:30

Grangetown

Missing Person

Assisted in the large area search of distressed female believed to have returned to area of a family member’s recent suicide. Search areas of Greystone open ground and also of Normanby Cemetery with no trace. Female located by ground.

25/10/2011

19:15

Loftus

Search And Rescue

Assisted in the search for female having fallen in open country in the dark with unknown injuries. On route Female located by ambulance. On scene guided officers in, offered illumination and advised units with regard to access and egress.

25/10/2011

04:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Request to search for outstanding male on pedal bike wanted in connection with burglaries. Area searched as requested with no trace. A/C stood down.

25/10/2011

03:50

Stockton

Pursuit

Tasked to search for fail to stop vehicle on A19 north. Vehicle initially lost by units but located by air craft. Abandoned short time later and four males made off. Ground units directed to scene and all males detained.

24/10/2011

22:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assisted ground units in the search of rear garden areas in residential street following confirmed burglary. No trace of suspects allowing officers to resume patrols.

24/10/2011

19:45

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Requested to search missing male. Concern for male’s welfare. Area search conducted. Male located by ground officers in a friends address. Aircraft stood down.

24/10/2011

15:50

South Gare Redcar

Search And Rescue

Self task to report of a male in the sea. On arrival male located, crew deployed floatation device and lifeboat directed to location by crew. Casualty was taken onboard lifeboat and then airlifted to James Cook hospital a short time later.

24/10/2011

12:10

Hardwick

Community Event

Attend event at Hardwick Community Centre.

24/10/2011

04:40

Stockton

Crime Search

Deployed to another report of males stealing lead from roofs in Norton. Thermal search of the area carried out no sightings of any persons, officers allowed to resume.

24/10/2011

02:55

Stockton

Crime Search

Deployed to a report of 3 males on a roof in Stockton stealing the Lead, Officers on scene state the males have made off on Push Bikes. Thermal search carried out no sightings of the males. Bikes recovered by Units.

24/10/2011

01:05

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Deployed to a report of two males breaking into a house. Thermal search of the rear yards and surrounding area carried out no sightings of any persons.

24/10/11

00:55

Middlesbrough

Concern For Safety

Units request the Helicopter to search Smiths Dock Park for a vulnerable missing male. Located male, units directed to him.

23/10/2011

23:30

A19

Vehicle Pursuit

Requested to assist units to search for a stolen motor vehicle from Hartlepool. Vehicle located by Dog Section A19 South Bound. Vehicle stopped 1 male arrested

23/10/2011

15:50

Redcar

Crime Search

Assist in search for theft suspects. Search conducted, nothing found. Officers allowed to resume further enquiries.

23/10/2011

14:35

South Bank

Vehicle Search

Assist officers to search for suspect vehicle. Area found clear, officers allowed to resume.

23/10/2011

14:25

Middlesbrough

Concern For Safety

Assist in search for missing child, whilst searching child located fit and well by officers.

22/10/2011

20:30

Grove Hill

Concern For Safety

Report of vulnerable female lying injured, officers unable to locate her. Requested to search school grounds / church grounds in case female collapsed. Area found to be clear and officers allowed to resume.

22/10/2011

17:15

Middlesbrough

Search

Assisted officers to search for a wanted male, making off on motorcycle. Area searched, found clear and officers allowed to resume.

22/10/2011

11:15

Middlesbrough

Firearms

Assist officers in search for men with firearms on open land.

22/10/2011

05:10

Dalton Piercy

Vehicle Pursuit

Report of tractor being stolen from the Greatham area being followed by the farmer. Aircraft located stolen tractor and large trailer on Coal Lane. Traffic en route and as patrol vehicles attempt to stop the vehicle the driver jumps from cab in to a hedgerow. Traffic officers directed to the male who was arrested.

22/10/2011

04:10

Eston

Concern For Safety

Search for vulnerable male believed to be heading to Eston Nab from earlier altercation with other parties in the Southbank area. Area search of open land and Nab negative.

22/10/2011

01:40

Stockton

Concern For Safety

Search for female following domestic assault. Female possibly unconscious in the area. Nothing found.

22/10/2011

01:25

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Suspect for burglary believed to be hiding in rear gardens of an address. Assist officers in search fro suspects.

21/10/2011

20:45

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist officers in area search after a burglary was reported at commercial premises.

21/10/2011

20:30

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Requested to assist units in searching the RC Cemetery Thorntree elderly couple have come across a male unconscious on the path. Units have gone to check and found him missing. Thermal search of the cemetery and surrounding area carried out no sightings of him.

21/10/2011

06:20

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Searched area following burglary having just occurred. Whilst searching male stopped and arrested by ground units.

21/10/2011

02:10

Hartlepool

Accident

Attend scene of serious accident A689. Search of area for casualties and confirmed no other persons outstanding.

20/10/2011

07:45

Middlesbrough

Crime
Search

Search for suspects from a burglary, area searched as directed, units resumed patrols.

20/10/2011

03:30

Redcar and Cleveland

Crime Search

Search of School premises at Dormanstown after an intruder was seen. Area searched and found to be clear. Local units able to stand down

20/10/2011

03:15

Stockton

Vehicle Pursuit

Deploy to assist RPU with the pursuit of a suspect vehicle in Yarm. Vehicle stopped and driver detained. Further search for other vehicles also believed involved in the incident.

19/10/2011

15:45

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search open areas and grounds around James Cook hospital for male who walked out of A&E after taking a drugs overdose. Male located at M/bro railway station by ground units.

19/10/2011

03:30

Gt. Broughton

Missing Person

Earlier missing person’s vehicle located by units in North Yorkshire in woodland at Clay Bank. Search of woodland for male – negative.

19/10/2011

00:20

Stokesley

Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing person. Search of Clay Bank, Roseberry Topping - negative search.

18/10/2011

18:20

Greatham

Burglary

Search for suspects believed breaking into property in isolated location – suspect detained by ground units – further search of hazardous area for outstanding suspects confirmed area clear.

18/10/2011

04:40

Middlesbrough

Stolen Vehicle

Search of residential areas for a recently stolen 4x4 vehicle. No trace of vehicle.

18/10/2011

04:10

Redcar

Burglary

Assist local units with the search for two suspects responsible for a number of shed burglaries. Extensive search carried out. Officers released to complete other enquiries.

17/10/2011

23:55

Brotton

Missing Person

Requested to search for a vulnerable missing person, search conducted, subject located, officers directed to the location, aircraft resumed, and all involved units stood down.

17/10/2011

17:15

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Deployed to reported sighting of stolen vehicle – area search conducted with no trace of vehicle.

17/10/2011

14:15

Eston

Crime Search

Area search for occupants of vehicle which had made off from Police – extensive search conducted with no trace of suspects.

16/10/2011

23:20

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Assist with a search of a school premises due to a report of three persons seen on the roof. Search conducted with no trace.

16/10/2011

19:20

Middlesbrough

Person Search

Request to assist officers with a search of railway lines for a vulnerable male. Thorough search conducted with no trace.

16/10/2011

17:35

Redcar and Cleveland

Missing Person

Requested to search for a vulnerable missing person, area search conducted, subject located, units resumed.

16/10/2011

12:00

Redcar and Cleveland

Missing Person

Requested to search for a vulnerable missing person, search conducted, subject located, officers and ambulance crew directed to the location, aircraft resumed.

16/10/2011

00:07

Coulby Newham

Missing Person

Assist in search for missing vulnerable male in Coulby Newham. Area searched no trace of male. Officers allowed to resume further enquiries.

16/10/2011

23:58

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Assist officers to locate suspect in vehicle responsible for deliberately crashing into another vehicle. Vehicle located and occupant arrested.

15/10/2011

23:40

Billingham

Other Search

Assisted Road Policing officers to locate suspicious vehicle. Vehicle located and officers directed.

14/10/2011

05:15

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Request to search roof area of commercial unit for persons due to alarm activation – area searched and confirmed clear allowing ground units to return to duties.

13/10/2011

12:00

Grangetown

Stolen Vehicle

Self deploy to search for two persons seen by officers on a suspected stolen motor bike. Extensive search carried out. Two suspects located by helicopter crew, and an abandoned bike found in a nearby wooded area. Numerous units involved in the search now stood down.

11/10/2011

21:00

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Assist officers for search for missing person. Full search conducted.

11/10/2011

20:00

Stockton

Missing Person

Request to assist in searching large open areas for missing child – search initiated, child located by relatives shortly after arrival.

11/10/2011

18:10

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Assist in search for missing vulnerable male in Acklam, Coulby Newham area. Stood down whilst searching male as located by ground units.

11/10/2011

04:30

Lingdale

Crime Search

Report of 2 burglars gone to ground in the area. One arrested by ground officers, second believed in rear gardens. Search of rear gardens proved negative, male believed to have made good his escape.

11/10/2011

04:05

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Requested to search hospital grounds for high risk missing female. Whilst commencing search aircraft received info that female had been located at an address in Redcar. Resume to next task.

10/10/2011

22:30

North Ormesby

Vehicle Pursuit

Attend North Ormesby regarding pursuit of vehicle making off from a traffic car. Vehicle occupants abandon vehicle and run from vehicle whilst aircraft en route. Area search for occupants negative, allowing ground officers to resume patrols.

10/10/2011

16:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Attend the scene of an armed robbery to assist officers with a search for the suspect. Whilst conducting the search the suspect was located by ground officers and detained.

10/10/2011

15:00

Eston Nab

Vehicle Search

Request to attend the area of Eston Nab to assist with a search for an abandoned stolen vehicle. Vehicle located.

10/10/2011

04:00

Ingleby Barwick

Other Search

Assist units to search area after person disturbed in rear garden. Surrounding area searched and cleared allowing units to resume normal duties.

10/10/2011

03:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist units to search rear yards after male made off from domestic violence incident. Area searched and cleared allowing ground units to resume other enquiries.

09/10/2011

23:30

Carlton/Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to assist with search for 4 persons believed to have stolen a pedal cycle from village. Two persons located on disused railway line into the Hardwick estate. Ground units directed, and eventually two males were detained. and Stolen property was recovered.

09/10/2011

23:05

Stockton

Other Search

Requested to check the A66 between Teesside park and Stockton after report of vulnerable female staggering along carriageway. Area searched and cleared allowing traffic units to continue with other tasks.

09/10/2011

22:50

Carlton Village

Crime Search

Search village after reports of group of suspicious males in the area. Village searched and nothing seen allowing ground units to continue with other tasks.

09/10/2011

22:45

Stockton

Missing Person

Attend the area of Victoria bridge to assist with search for missing suicidal male. Male Located near to the millennium bridge and ground units directed. Male taken to safety.

09/10/2011

22:35

Haverton Hill

Crime Search

Attend the recycling premises to assist with search for person disturbed stealing property. Whilst overhead, male located in nearby graveyard by ground units.

09/10/2011

21:10

Hartlepool

Search Vehicle

Attend area of Sydenham road and assist with search for vehicle which left the scene after knocking down a child. Extensive area search carried out, and several vehicles located. Further enquiries to be carried out by ground units.

09/10/2011

20:50

Hartlepool

Other Search

Search Rossmere park for vulnerable missing female. Park cleared allowing officers to resume other duties.

09/10/2011

16:30

Seal Sands

Missing Person

Assisted in the search for vulnerable missing female believed distressed. Large areas of open land and conservation areas cleared allowing ground officers to concentrate on urban areas.

09/10/2011

11:40

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Assist officers with a search for a suspect responsible for a robbery. Search conducted, suspect located and detained.

09/10/2011

02:05

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search of park area for vulnerable missing person. Area searched and confirmed to be clear. Officers allowed to resume other enquiries.

09/10/2011

01:55

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for burglary suspects, search conducted as requested, units resumed.

09/10/2011

00:40

Redcar And Cleveland

Vehicle Search

Search for a possible stolen vehicle, which made off from officers, area searched accordingly, units resumed.

09/10/2011

00:01

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Search

Search for a vehicle involved in assault on a police officer, task completed as requested.

08/10/2011

02:15

Ingleby Barwick

Crime Search

Attend building site to assist ground units in search after alarm activation. Extensive area searched and cleared allowing units to resume other duties.

08/10/2011

01:15

Thornaby

Missing Person

Search river banks between the A66 and Ingleby Barwick for missing vulnerable person. Area cleared allowing units to continue with ongoing enquiries.

07/10/2011

20:10

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend Linthorpe village area to assist with search for male responsible for an armed robbery in a shop. Extensive area search carried out together with ground units. No sightings of male. Officers released to continue further enquires.

07/10/2011

16:50

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Request to search for males on confirmed stolen off road motor bike. Areas last seen searched, bike located by A/C, abandoned. Large open and estate areas searched for males allowing other officers to resume. Motorcycle recovered and returned to owner.

07/10/2011

13:30

Port  Clarence

Crime Search

Assist district units searching for suspects responsible for theft from a compound. Area searched and confirmed as clear. Units able to stand down and return to other duties

07/10/2011

08:00

A174 Eston

Aerial Imagery

Record scene of serious accident on the A174 for crash investigation purposes

07/10/2011

07:25

Hartlepool

Crime Search

Assist district units searching for suspects responsible for theft from a compound. Area searched and confirmed as clear. Units able to stand down and return to other duties

07/10/2011

06:30

Middlesbrough

Missing Person

Search area of James Cook hospital for vulnerable missing person. Whilst searching male located by ground units.

07/10/2011

04:25

Stockton

Missing Person

Extensive search conducted for vulnerable missing man. Large open rural areas, surrounding Hilton Village and Ingleby Barwick Ind Est. Male located at another location by ground officers, safe and well.

07/10/2011

03:15

Coulby Newham

Crime Search

Search for suspects who made off from attempted burglary. Area searched and found clear. Officers allowed to resume enquiries.

07/10/2011

01:30

Stockton

Missing Person

Extensive search conducted for vulnerable missing man. Large open rural areas, stretches of the A19, River Tees and into North York Moors. No sightings of male. Searching allowed ground officers to conduct other enquiries.

06/10/2011

03:30

Stockton

Crime
Search

Requested to attend Yarm report of 2 males attempting to gain entry to a property. Whilst on route 1 male detained further search carried out no sightings of the other male. Return to base.

05/10/2011

18:40

Stockton

Crime
Search

Search areas for large piece of machinery just stolen from a building site. All areas cleared allowing officers to commence other enquiries

05/10/2011

03:45

North Yorks

Crime
Search

Assist in search for male who had run off across fields after abandoning a stolen JCB. Area searched and cleared allowing officers to be redeployed to other incidents.

05/10/2011

03:30

Grangetown

Crime
Search

Assist in search for persons wanted in relation to an offence of criminal damage. Both males detained by ground units

05/10/2011

02:30

Hartlepool

Crime
Search

Assist in search of fields for vehicle that had made off from Police units. Area searched and confirmed clear

05/10/2011

02:15

Stockton

Other Search

Further search for possible assault victim in vicinity of River Tees Area searched with negative result.

04/10/2011

23:50

Stockton

Other Search

Assist in search for persons in vicinity of River Tees Area searched with negative result.

04/10/2011

17:40

Stockton

Crime
Search

Search for males responsible for theft of plant equipment, one male detained, second male not sighted, units resumed.

04/10/2011

1730

Middlesbrough

Public Order

Off road motorcycles sighted riding dangerously, Evidence gained for enquiries.

04/10/2011

17:10

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for suspects responsible for theft, two subjects detained by officers, area searched as directed, confirmed clear, units resumed.

04/10/2011

05:00

East Cleveland

Crime Search

Requested to assist Units with a search for 2 males responsible for a Burglary and an attempt Burglary. Once overhead vehicle seen driving with no headlights on, Units directed onto the Vehicle it then made off and collided with a wall both males made off on foot. One arrested close to the vehicle second male arrested short distance away, vehicle recovered.

04/10/2011

02:05

Middlesbrough

Crime
Search

Report of three males loading suspected stolen property into the rear of their vehicle at the docks. Units talked onto the vehicle three males detained. Return to base.

04/10/2011

01:50

Middlesbrough

Crime
Search

Requested to attend the scene of a Burglary to assist units to search the roof of the property. Confirm intruders have gained entry. Search of the area carried out no sightings of any persons. Officers allowed to resume further enquiries.

03/10/2011

23:15

Middlesbrough

Vehicle Search

Requested to assist units in searching for a Motorbike with two persons riding it. Thermal search of the area carried out no sightings of the males or the Motorbike. Return to base. Units stood down

03/10/2011

09:55

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Tasked to search for suspects reported breaking into outbuildings near the Tuxedo Princess on the riverside. All areas eliminated and officers allowed to resume other enquiries.

03/10/2011

05:50

A19 Hartlepool

Vehicle Search

Search for suspicious vehicle.

03/10/2011

03:00

05:20

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist district units searching for a recently stolen motorbike seen being ridden by youths. Units lost sight of bike. Area searched and confirmed as clear. Second sighting some time later and as a result the bike was found abandoned.

02/10/2011

19:20

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search for suspects responsible for the theft from a compound on an industrial estate. One male arrested at scene, confirmed no other persons present. Stolen property recovered nearby.

02/10/2011

19:45

Stockton

Crime Search

Search for a male responsible for an assault. Area checked and found to be clear.

02/10/2011

14:50

Stockton

Crime Search

Assist officers chasing a male wanted for several offences. On arrival area searched and male located hiding in bushes. Officers directed and male arrested.

02/10/2011

05:45

Scarborough

Missing Person

Request to attend the area of Cayton Bay, Scarborough, to assist with a search for a vulnerable missing female with concerns for her safety. Female found fit and well having returned to her place of residence.

02/10/2011

05:30

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Request to attend area of Middlesbrough and search rear gardens for a male suspect believed to be in possession of a bladed article. Male located, who then surrendered himself to police.

02/10/2011

05:20

Grangetown

Search Vehicle

Attended Grangetown area for a vehicle being driven by a suspect. Vehicle located. Officers directed to location who then commenced further enquiries.

02/10/2011

05:00

Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Request to search for a suspect wanted for a violent incident. Search conducted with no trace.

01/10/2011

16:05

Lackenby

Crime Search

Assist officers to search for two burglary suspects. Two suspects detained by ground units.

01/10/2011

09:10

Saltburn

Missing Person

Search of beach area for vulnerable missing person. Area searched and confirmed to be clear.