Most Wanted fugitive arrested on entering UK
One of the Most Wanted individuals from the latest Operation Captura appeals, Jody Flynn from Merseyside, was arrested in February as he attempted to enter the country from Spain at the Port of Dover using an alias.
Two Most Wanted distraction burglars arrested
Two individuals who appeared on Crimestoppers' list of top 10 distraction burglars have been arrested, following appeals made through the media.
Another individual was arrested, but was later released without charge due to it being a mistaken identity. He was found to have a copy of The Sun newspaper's distraction burglary article in his pocket.
Anti-violence campaign launched in Telford
At the launch of an anti-violence campaign at an Asian-Muslim women's evening, crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, appealed for information about violent crime in Telford's Asian-Muslim community. [February 2010]
The evening event explained the vital role Crimestoppers plays in the community and included a presentation by Zareen Roohi Ahmed about how violent crime has impacted her life following the murder of her daughter.
The event closed with an informal discussion when the women were encouraged to pass on the message about Crimestoppers to their community.
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Founder and Director of the Design Against Crime Research Centre, Lorraine Gamman and Adam Thorpe, Creative Director of the Centre, tell Crimestoppers how burglars' habits are changing as well as how design can help to prevent and deter crime.
Ricky Hatton joins the fight against crime
Ricky Hatton has joined up with Crimestoppers to encourage people in Greater Manchester to rid their community of crime by passing on information to Crimestoppers anonymously.
