A number of 'criminal damage' and 'intimidation' incidents being investigated by Police in Lincoln
It's in connection with a residential permit parking area
Last updated 14th Oct 2024
A number of theft and 'intimidation' incidents are being investigated by Police in Lincoln.
It's in connection with a residential permit parking area
Officers say over several months the residential parking permit signs in places such as Albany Street, Mill Road, Turner Street and Waldeck Street have been spraypainted over - hiding the information on them. On some occasions the signs have been completely removed from the posts. Police say this is being treated as criminal damage and theft.
There has also been a report of a local person finding what seemed to be a parking ticket on their windscreen but it was blank inside they were then verbally abused by a man.
This is being treated as a public order offence. In another report, officers were told that a man had been verbally abused by another man in the area. Police are treating this as harassment.
The force say it's having a big effect on those in the area and believe the incidents are connected - they're asking anyone with any information to come forward.
Community Beat Manager PC Jo Witton, said:
“This is something that we know is really affecting the residents in that area, and we want them to know that we understand the impact it’s having, we’re taking it seriously, and we’re taking action.
"We’re of course keeping an open mind about who is responsible and the circumstances of each incident, but we believe they are connected.
“Over the past few months officers have carried out house to house enquiries in the area, spoken with residents, worked with the local authorities and local Councillors, and we have checked through CCTV and other doorbell footage of the streets in question.
"Now, we need to call on the community for more help so we can try and bring an end to this issue.”