Woman being forced into car and home burglary among Bristol crimes police need help to solve

A woman being forced into a car and a home burglary are among the incidents in Bristol that police need help investigating. Numerous crimes across Bristol are investigated every day, but sometimes witnesses are hard to track down. In many instances, police can find CCTV footage of people in the area where the crime took place.

This means they are able to release the images to the public in the hope that the individuals can be identified, in case they have any information that might help the investigation. Avon and Somerset Police[1] has recently shared information and photos in connection with a number of reported offences in the area. Some appeals have since been removed after members of the public helped with identification, but several remain live on the force's appeals[2] list.

We have rounded up some of the latest appeals issued over the last week. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting the relevant crime reference or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111[5].

Woman forced into car

Three people have been arrested after a woman was forced into a car in Keyhsham. The A4 Bath[6] Road was closed for several hours overnight after Avon and Somerset Police were called to the incident shortly before 9pm on Monday, May 27.

The victim was found by police officers after reportedly being forced into a car. She did not require hospital treatment and is safe, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said. A woman and two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and all three remain in police custody.

Investigating officers are searching for other parties who are also believed to be involved. Police believe everyone involved were known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public. Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for information which may help their investigation.

You can call 101 quoting the reference number 5224135954 if you have any information on the incident. Try BristolLive Premium for FREE with no ads and new features[7]

Clothes and cash stolen from city centre home in 10-minute burglary

Police officers believe these two men may be able to aid in their enquiries after a burglary in Bristol city centre (Image: Avon and Somerset Police/CCTV)

Police have released CCTV footage of two men officers wish to speak to about a burglary in Bristol city centre[8]. Clothing and cash were stolen from a property in Small Street between 6pm and 6.10pm on Saturday, April 6, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Investigating officer Max Sims said that, since the burglary was carried out, extra patrol have been carried out in the area and officers are now appealing for help identifying two men as part of their enquiries. Both are described as white. One was wearing a beige cap, dark coloured clothing and white trainers at the time and the other was wearing beige trousers, a denim jacket and a purple hat.

Officer Sims said: "Our investigation into this burglary is continuing and we now want to speak to these men as part of our enquiries. "We have been in regular contact with the victim and continue to keep them updated on our progress and neighbourhood officers have been carrying extra patrols in the area since the incident was reported." Anyone with information which may help the investigation is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224092448, or complete the online appeals form[9].

M5 'drink driver' in critical condition after two-car crash near Bristol

A driver in a critical condition in hospital following a serious crash on the M5 was arrested for drink driving. Avon and Somerset Police[10] was called shortly before 10pm last night, Wednesday, May 29, to reports of a collision.

The crash took place on the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junction 20 for Clevedon and junction 19 for Portishead[11]. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, arrived at the scene and closed the motorway. Police said a man, 46, was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the alcohol limit[12].

He was taken to hospital and is in a critical but stable condition. The M5 reopened shortly before midnight and investigating officers are now appealing for information on the crash. They are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called shortly before 10pm last night (29 May) following a report of a two-car collision on the M5 northbound between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 19 (Portishead[13]). "Officers attended, alongside the ambulance service, and closed the carriageway. A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the alcohol limit and was taken to hospital and is in a critical but stable condition.

"The vehicles were recovered and the road was reopened shortly after midnight. If you witnessed the collision or have any dashcam footage which could help our investigation, please call 101 and quote reference 5224138248."

Four bikes stolen in Patchway

Three people broke into a garage in Patchway and stole four high-value bikes and e-bikes

Police officers are investigating a bike theft in South Gloucestershire[14] are appealing for the public's help to find the bikes. Sometime between midnight and 12.30am on Tuesday, May 14, three people broke into a garage in Patchway and stole four high-value bikes and e-bikes.

Officers investigating the theft are appealing for the public to look out for following stolen bikes:

• a Trek Rail 7 e-bike in red and black
• a Trek Slash 8 in black and grey
• a Nukeproof Scout Stout Hardtail in black, gold and cream
• a Trek Powerfly e-bike in grey and green.

If you have seen these bikes, or have any information on their whereabouts,call 101[15] and give the call handler the reference number 5224122486, or complete the online appeals form[16].

References

1. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^ appeals (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)
3. ^ Murderer who killed friend storms off as judge delivers life sentence (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
4. ^ New 'lifesaving' bleed kit installed in Bristol city centre (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
5. ^ 0800 555 111 (https)
6. ^ Bath (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
7. ^ Try BristolLive Premium for FREE with no ads and new features (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
8. ^ Bristol city centre (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
9. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)
10. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
11. ^ M5 between junction 20 for Clevedon and junction 19 for Portishead (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
12. ^ arrested on suspicion of driving while above the alcohol limit (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
13. ^ Portishead (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
14. ^ South Gloucestershire (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
15. ^ 101 (tel)
16. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)