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Police Warnings on Ruddington Crime

28th April 20194th May 2019 Graham Wright

Earlier this month, we reported a 75% drop in the amount of reported crime in Ruddington during March 2019 in comparison with the month before – with Rushcliffe Police recording just NINE offences. Unfortunately, it seems the criminals have now returned with a vengeance – with the force issuing fresh warnings for residents and traders in our village to be on their guard (please see UPDATE below*). Firstly, officers have been made aware of possible rogue traders in Ruddington over the last couple of days. It’s feared elderly residents could be especially at…

Rogue Traders Target Ruddington

21st October 201721st October 2017 Graham Wright

Elderly and vulnerable residents in Ruddington are being urged to be vigilant after a spate of distraction burglaries in the area. Nottinghamshire Police officers are advising them not to answer the door to any unexpected callers and to report anything suspicious. Rushcliffe Police are warning specifically of a rogue trader in Ruddington reported for demanding a large sum of cash for carrying out unnecessary remedial work. They highlight an elderly couple who were overcharged late yesterday morning (Friday 20th October) for basic roof maintenance that was not required. The offenders…