BBC Crimewatch episode proves 'useful' as number of calls received following spate of thefts targeting elderly in Northampton

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A BBC Crimewatch episode, which focussed on a spate of thefts in Northampton, has proved “useful” for the police as they have received a “number of calls and emails”.

On September 30, an episode aired where Northamptonshire Police appealed for information on Operation Ultrasonic, which is an investigation into a series of thefts in Northampton in which the suspects are a group of women who primarily target the elderly.

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Police say there have been seven incidents in total and the oldest victim in this series was 96-years-old.

PC Charis Halford appeared on the BBC One programme last Monday morning where, alongside presenter Rav Wilding, she talked the audience through the crime series and appealed for information.

Northamptonshire Police appealed for information on Crimewatch, after a spate of thefts targeting the elderly.Northamptonshire Police appealed for information on Crimewatch, after a spate of thefts targeting the elderly.
Northamptonshire Police appealed for information on Crimewatch, after a spate of thefts targeting the elderly.

Now, Northamptonshire Police has confirmed – as a result of the episode – Crimewatch received a number of calls and emails which PC Halford and the team are now working through.

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Head of Crime - Detective Superintendent Kelly Glister said: “I’m pleased that our appeal on Crimewatch Live resulted in a number of calls and emails, and the team will be working through these to see if there any viable lines of enquiry we can follow.

“Appearing on Crimewatch Live in this way demonstrates our determination, as a force, to use all the means available to us to tackle crime and do everything we can to bring the offenders to justice.

“I’d like to thank PC Halford for appearing on the show. She did a great job in representing Northamptonshire Police and came across really well.”