April 2011

April 2011

Date and Time

Location

Task Type 

 Result

 30/04/2011

15:00

 Stockton

 Search Crime

Assist in search for vehicle wanted in connection with various offences over the last two days, area searched with negative result. 

 30/04/2011

14:35

 Middlesbrough

 Missing Person

Assist in search for two missing children in the Whinney Banks area. Whilst searching both children located safe and well by ground units. 

 30/04/2011

12:30

 Middlesbrough

 Search Crime

 Assist in search for two persons responsible for theft, searched as directed with negative result.

 30/04/2011

07:00

 Hemlington

 Missing Person

Requested to assist in search for suicidal missing persons, cancelled en route persons located by ground units  

 30/04/2011

05:00

 South Gare

 Missing Person

Search for vulnerable missing male. Male located and officers directed to him. 

 30/04/2011

03:20

 Grovehill

 Crime Search

 3 males making off from stolen vehicle. Assisted with 2 arrests, third male not located.

 30/04/2011

01:00

 Brotton

 Missing Person

Search for suicidal male, located and officers talked on to location. Male taken to safety. 

 30/04/2011

00:05

 Loftus Bank

 Firearms

 Report of male in Loftus woods with firearm – area search negative after officers talked on to a number of heat sources.

 29/04/2011

23:15

 Yarm

 Crime Search

 Male wanted for assault making off from officers. Officers directed on to possible suspect who was eliminated. No other sightings.

 29/04/2011

08:35

 A171 Guisborough

 Crime Search

Assist with area search in vicinity of crashed vehicle for driver. Searched as requested with negative result. 

 29/04/2011

04:45

 A19 Mandale

 Vehicle Pursuit

Attend report of vehicle possibly failing to stop for Police, cancelled immediately after take off vehicle stopped. 

 29/04/2011

00:36

 Stockton

 Crime Search

 Assist in search for three males who had crashed a vehicle and then made off into nearby estate. Estate searched with negative result.

 29/04/2011

00:20

 Thornaby

 Crime Search

Assist in search for open land and wooded area for driver of vehicle who had made off from Police. Whilst searching male arrested by ground units stood down. 

 28/04/2011

16:15

 Redcar and Cleveland

 Missing Person

 Search of large open and wooded area for a high risk missing person. Area searched and cleared subject was not in the area. This allowed officers to conduct enquiries elsewhere.

 28/04/2011

16:00

 Middlesbrough

 Missing Person

Search of fields and wooded area for a vulnerable missing juvenile. Area searched and cleared allowing officers to resume other duties. 

 27/04/2011

23:45

 Stockton

 Missing Person Attended to assist in search for vulnerable person having left hospital. Person located by ground units upon Aircraft arrival.

 27/04/2011

21:10

 A19/A66

 Missing Person  Assisted in search for vulnerable teenager having intimated immediate risk of placing self in danger. Aircraft conducted thermal search of A19 and A66 interchange reducing risk for officers to search dangerous area. No trace of Missing person.

 27/04/2011

09:50

 Redcar and Cleveland

 Missing Person  Further search requested for a very vulnerable male who was the male in connection with previous searches during last night. Area searched as directed, subject located by aircraft and officers directed to the scene. Male taken to a place of safety by ground units.

 27/04/2011

07:00

 Redcar and Cleveland

 Crime Search  Search conducted for subject responsible for Burglary, area fully searched and found to be clear, all units therefore able to resume patrols

 27/04/2011

04:45

 Huntcliffe

 Missing Person Follow on search for vulnerable missing person enquiry. Open farm areas and coast line between Saltburn and Staithes searched No trace of missing person or their vehicle.

 26/04/2011

08:00

 Huntcliffe & Yearby

 Missing Person Search carried out to assist ground units involved in a vulnerable missing person enquiry. Open areas and locations of interest to the missing person searched. No trace of person or their vehicle. Aircraft stood down awaiting further information.

 26/04/2011

   04:50

       Eston  Crime Search Assist in search following report of intruders in rear gardens, area cleared with assistance of ground units. No trace of suspects.

 25/04/2011

   22:20

      Stockton  Vehicle Pursuit Assist with the search for a car which had made off from police and been involved in a pursuit at high speeds. Search carried out. Number of vehicles checked and eliminated. No further sightings of the suspect vehicle reported.

 25/04/2011

   21:30

     Portrack  Crime Search Aircraft tasked to attend industrial area to search for suspects committing theft, area search clear. Ground units able to resume

 25/04/2011

    20:35

     Roseworth  Crime Search Assist in search for suspects following a theft search found no trace of suspects – ground units were able to be re-deployed.

 25/04/2011

    20:20

     Stockton  Crime Search Assist in searching for suspects following a report of persons causing damage no trace of suspects. 

 25/04/2011

    20:10

 Redmarshall  Crime Search Aircraft deployed to search for a vehicle and its occupants reported to be in possession of possible firearms searched as requested and cleared.

 25/04/2011

    05:30

    Hartlepool  Crime Search Assist in searching roof following attempted burglary, searched as requested and cleared, police units resumed to other incidents

 25/04/2011

    00:30

    Egglescliffe  Crime Search Assist in search following report of intruders in rear gardens, area cleared with assistance of dog section no trace of suspects.

 25/04/2011

    00:30

      Marton  Search other Aircraft deployed to a report of a vehicle having crashed and the driver believed to be hiding nearby. As aircraft arrives ground units locate driver who is arrested.

 25/04/2011

    02:10

   Grangetown  Crime Search Aircraft deployed to a report of a stolen vehicle being abandoned in Grangetown. Search of the rear yards and gardens carried out no sightings.

 25/04/2011

    00:30

     Acklam  Search other Attend address where house was believed to be on fire, concern for occupants at address in case trapped. Attend scene and confirmed no fire or persons trapped.

 25/04/2011

     00:15

   Grangetown  Missing Person Assist in search for vulnerable missing person, stood down shortly after arrival person located by ground units.

 25/04/2011

    00:01

      Norton  Crime Search Assist ground units in search for a male who had been assaulted in Norton. Area cleared as requested no sign of injured person

 24/04/2011

    23:40

    Bowesfield  Crime Search Search carried out in the Bowesfield area for male responsible to assaulting a taxi driver.  Open areas and green belt land searched and eliminated from the enquiry.

 24/04/2011

    03:00

   Stockton  Crime Search Search for three suspects involved in a robbery of a taxi driver. Suspects located by the helicopter and ground units directed to them. Suspects then make off and units arrest suspects after helicopter locates them.

 24/04/2011

    02:40

   Stockton  Crime Search  Report of an assault on a female in the street. Male reported to have made off on a bike. Male located and ground units directed.

 24/04/2011

    02:20

   Stockton  Crime Search Report of 4 males on bikes suspected of vehicle breaks in the Thornaby area. Area search for males, located and units called to area. Males then made off and were all subsequently located by the helicopter and arrested by ground units.

 24/04/2011

      02:00

    Stockton

Missing Person

 Report of vulnerable female at Dianna bridge – area search for female on bridge and surrounding area, no one found

 24/04/2011

    22:25

 Redcar and Cleveland  Search Crime  Attend property in Normanby for roof search, suspects believed to be stealing lead. Area search for suspects, all clear.

 23/04/2011

     16:25

     Stockton  Search crime  Attend Electrical Sub Station re report of alarm activation at the site. Search carried out no sightings of any persons.

 23/04/2011

    16:15

     Hartlepool  Crime Search  Aircraft deployed to a report of a stolen vehicle being abandoned in Hartlepool. Search of the rear yards and gardens carried out no sightings. Of the male

 21/04/2011

     12:30

     Stockton

Missing  Person

 Search carried out to assist local units involved in a missing person enquiry. Open areas and green belt land searched and eliminated from the enquiry

 19/04/2011

15:30

 Middlesbrough Search Crime  Search carried out in the Stewarts Park area for three suspects who had threatened another person with a bladed article. No trace of suspects, ground units resume to other tasks. 

 19/04/2011

02:25

 Redcar and Cleveland

 Search Other

Attend Eston Hills re offence of arson, on arrival locate two groups of persons, officers directed to their location to deal with incident.

 19/04/2011

02:15

 Stockton

 Search Crime

Requested to attend the scene of a vehicle accident Stockton. Whilst searching Ropner park two males were detained by local units  

 19/04/2011

01:55

 Middlesbrough

 Search crime

Assist with report of burglary in progress at commercial premises, on arrival contain scene until local officers arrive, then redirected to Stockton area   

 18/04/2011

21:35

 Middlesbrough

 Firearms

Extensive search conducted for 2 persons carrying a Rifle in the Newport area of Middlesbrough, All large open areas and surrounding estates cleared. No sightings of the males allowing Armed Response Units to resume normal duties 

 18/04/2011

21:20

 Redcar and Cleveland

 Search Other

Aircraft deployed to report of persons in distress on Eston Hills, on arrival found to be false alarm with good intent, stood down. 

 18/04/2011

14:30

 Redcar and Cleveland

Vehicle Search

Search carried out for a motor vehicle being driven around the Grangetown area in a suspicious manner and had failed to stop for police. No sightings of the vehicle.   

 18/04/2011

14:05

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

Search carried out in the Coulby Newham area for three suspects who had threatened another person with a bladed article. No trace of suspects, ground units resume to other tasks.

 18/04/2011

03:40

 Middlesbrough

 Search Other

Search carried out of grounds of nursing home on Dixons bank together with ground units. Area cleared and ground units resume other tasks.

 18/04/2011

00:05

 Stockton

Missing Person

Search carried out of a local beck/waterway in the Stockton area for any sign of a missing teenager, believed to be camping at this location. No trace of missing person.

 17/04/2011

23:45

 Stockton

 Crime Search

Search carried out of industrial premises off Maritime road for persons believed to be attempting to break in. Area searched and cleared, to allow officer to resume other tasks.

 17/04/2011

20:45

 Yafforth, N.Yorks

 Crime Search

Extensive search carried out for persons who made off after crashing a stolen vehicle. Believed could be injured and still in the vicinity. Area searched as required, no trace of persons.

 17/04/2011

02:15

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

Roof search following burglary, subject arrested by units, area cleared for officers to resume patrol.

 16/04/2011

23:00

 Redcar & Cleveland

 Firearms

Extensive search conducted for persons in vehicles discharging firearms, in public areas of Eston Nabb, area searched, offending vehicles located and further enquiries to follow.

 16/04/2011

22:50

 Billingham

 Search Other

Requested to search for subjects from a crashed motor vehicle who made off from the scene, unsure whether injured or involved with crime area searched as directed, confirmed clear, units able to conclude enquiries.

 16/04/2011

15:49

 Hartlepool

 Crime Search

Assist units with clearing roof area of school premises for suspected intruders. Roof checked and found to be clear, police units stood down to other incidents.

 16/04/2011

15:45

 Thornaby

 Crime Search

Assist armed units in searching open land near to A19, following report of person with firearm in that area. Cancelled on arrival Armed units detained offender.

 16/04/2011

09:45

 Bowesfield

 Crime Search

Assist in search for person responsible for burglary,  Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons responsible.

 16/04/2011

09:25

 North Ormesby

 Crime Search

Assist in search for person responsible for burglary,  Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons.

 15/04/2011

03:05

 Guisborough

 Crime Search Helicopter deployed to report of an attempt Burglary in Guisborough. Thermal search of the open areas and surrounding streets carried out no sightings of the males.

 14/04/2011

21:25

 Stockton

 Vehicle Search

Report of a possible stolen car driving on the Golf course at Thornaby.  Extensive Thermal search carried out no sightings of any vehicles 

 14/04/2011

21:15

 Stockton

 Search

Helicopter deployed to a report of a large fire near Tesco’s Durham Road. Crew sighted fire and ground units and fire brigade talked on.  

 14/04/2011

21:00

 Middlesbrough

 Missing Person

Requested to assist units to search for a vulnerable female missing from hospital. Female located by Ground units after being talked onto another person in the same location by Helicopter. 

 14/04/2011

20:15

 Stockton

 Vehicle Search

Helicopter deployed to report of a possible drink driver who was considered a danger to the public. Vehicle located, ground units talked on and 1 male arrested. 

 14/04/2011

20:05

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

Thermal search carried out for wanted male believed travelling on a motorcycle. No sightings of the male re-tasked to an incident in Stockton 

 14/04/2011

19:55

 Albert Park

 Crime Search

Assist officers to search Albert Park and surrounding streets for a male and female, male believe armed with a pair of scissors. Extensive search carried out, area cleared no sightings of the persons. 

 14/04/2011

08:50

 Staithes

 Missing Person

Re-visit Cowbarr Cliffs area for daylight search for vulnerable missing person. Extensive search of coastline between Saltburn and Kettle ness conducted. No trace of missing person.

 14/04/2011

00:45

 Skelton

 Vehicle Crime

Assist officers with area search in grounds of Skelton Castle for suspects who had been involved in a road traffic collision and abandoned vehicle Thorough search conducted with no trace. Officers resumed to other tasks.  

 14/04/2011

00:30

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

Area search for suspects believed to be responsible for theft of cable from vessel moored on River Tees. One male suspect found and detained. 

 13/04/2011

22:50

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

Assist officers on scene in a search of rear gardens for suspects responsible for burglary. Thorough search conducted with no trace. 

 13/04/2011

21:30

 Cowbarr Cliffs

 Missing Person

Assist in an area search of the cliffs/coastline for vulnerable missing person. Liaised with HM Coastguard. No trace of the subject. Stood down and return in hours of daylight to conduct a similar search.  

 13/04/2011

19:25

 Elwick

Missing Person 

Assist in area search for vulnerable missing person between Elwick and A19. Stood down whilst on route, missing person located.

 13/04/2011

03:40

 A19 / A174

Theft 

Deploy to assist Road Policing Unit vehicle following a van A19 North bound, the occupants of which were believed responsible for theft in the North Yorkshire Police area. Cancelled shortly after take off suspect vehicle stopped on request.

 13/04/2011

02:45

 Redcar

 Burglary

Requested to assist in search for persons responsible for burglary, whilst en route one offender arrested, second person believed to have gone to ground in vicinity of race course. Cover rear of premises backing on to race course as aircraft approached, using thermal image cameras from 9klm away to assist in containment of scene. On arrival conduct extensive search for outstanding offender, no trace. Officers stood down to continue further enquiries. 

 13/04/2011

02:11

 Middlesbrough

 Theft

Assist dog section with search in Grove Hill area for person responsible for theft. Area searched as requested and cleared no trace of suspect. Dog section redeployed to further tasking once area confirmed clear.  

 13/04/2011

01:23

 Hartlepool

 Missing Person

Assist in search of Hartlepool marina and beach area for vulnerable missing person, open areas searched and cleared, officers able to resume to other duties. Enquiries to locate the male continuing. 

 12/04/2011

04:45

 Middlesbrough

 Crime Search

 Assist units in a search of alleyways and rear yards of dwelling houses for suspect believed to be responsible for a burglary. Thorough search using thermal camera and area eliminated.

 11/04/2011

23:40

 Normanby

 Assault

 Assist officers in area search in Bankfields area for suspect believed to be responsible for an assault on another person. A thorough search conducted using thermal camera, suspect not located.

 11/04/2011

23:35

 Stockton

 Intelligence

 Location searched for crime intelligence purposes

 11/04/2011

23:15

 Normanby

 Assault

 Assist officers in an area search for one suspect believed to be responsible for an assault on another person. Suspect had fled from the scene onto open ground in the Bankfields area upon the arrival of police. A thorough search conducted, suspect not in the area.

 11/04/11

22:45

 Hartlepool

 Theft

 Initial request made to assist officers in a search for suspects responsible for attempt theft of lead from the roof of a dwelling house in the Hart Lane area. Whilst on route, all suspects located and therefore stood down prior to arrival.

 11/04/2011

18:00

Stockton 

Missing Person 

 Requested to search park area in Billingham for a vulnerable missing boy. Boy located by units safe and well, units released to resume patrols.

 11/04/2011

10.30

Middlesbrough 

Public Meeting

 Police authority media brief at Police Headquarters.

 10/04/2011

3:00

Southbank 

 Theft

Assist officers from the Roads Policing Unit searching for two suspects disturbed stealing fuel from parked lorries. One arrest made and thermal imaging used to search for accomplice. Area cleared and safety information passed to units about goods train’s movements.

 10/04/2011

01:00

 Scarborough

Theft 

Search of Box Hill and surrounding areas for suspects who had made off after being disturbed attempting to steal a car. Extensive search carried out including St Augustine’s school and grounds. Grounds of nearby Sixth Form college, allotments and streets as directed by local units. Area confirmed clear. Cordon on the area removed and units re-deployed to other duties.

 09/04/2011

04:00

A19 Leven Viaduct 

 Anti-Social Behaviour

Provide downlink to control room from the scene of a gathering/rave on fields directly below the road. Images provided and Units directed to provide safety for officers and the public.

 09/04/2011

21:00

 Middlesbrough

Vehicle Theft

Search for suspects who had made off after abandoning a stolen Ford Cortina near Acklam cemetery. Cemetery checked and found to be clear. This freed up local units from having to make a foot search of the area.

 09/04/2011

03:00

Skelton 

Vehicle Pursuit 

Assist Road Policing Unit with the search for a car which had made off and been involved in a pursuit at speeds up to 100 mph. Vehicle lost in Skelton area. Search carried out. Number of vehicles checked and eliminated. No further sightings of the suspect vehicle reported.

 09/04/2011

00:20

Middlesbrough 

Crime Search

Further tasking below incident at Riverside Middlesbrough. Thermal imaging of decks of disused ship whilst units made loud-hailer calls to any persons on the ship. No one forthcoming.

 09/04/2011

23:55

Middlesbrough 

Crime Search

Assist local units searching for a male believed in possession of stolen property. Male had made off. Crew use thermal imaging to search area, and locate a person in a rear garden. Police units directed and a male was arrested. Other units present now released to other duties. 

 08/04/2011

22:30

Middlesbrough 

Crime Search

Assist units chasing person responsible for theft through the old docks area. Male had jumped into river in attempt to escape. Area searched and confirmed to be clear. Crew found door open on an old ship, believed male was hiding inside. Land on at scene whilst suitable units attend to search the ship. Resume short time later, attempts made using aircrafts PA system to get male to come out with negative result.

 08/04/2011

02:50

 Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search area of open ground for suspect wanted for robbery, area fully checked and confirmed suspect not in the area.  On going enquiries to locate the suspect continuing.

 08/04/2011

02:15

 Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Search area of open ground for suspect wanted for robbery, area confirmed clear.  On going enquiries to locate the suspect continuing.

 08/04/2011

02:00

 Middlesbrough

 Intelligence

 Location searched for crime intelligence purposes.

 07/04/2011

06:00

 Stockton

 Operation

Pre planned operation in the Stockton area, providing support to officers and supervision. Flown as planned. 

 06/04/2011

18:00

 Hartlepool

 Missing Person

Large open areas searched for a missing male in the Hart area of Hartlepool, subject not located in the area searched, units stood down. On going enquiries to locate the male continuing 

 06/04/2011

13:50

 Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to search for a male wanted for theft near to the A66, on arrival of the aircraft, subject arrested by officers, all units able to resume patrol.

 06/04/2011

08:00

 Redcar & Cleveland

 Public Order

Provide overhead cover and intelligence at the scene of a public protest, information and updates passed to supervision at HQ, public reassurance and protection provided.

 06/04/2011

Various

Stockton, Hartlepool and Redcar

 Intelligence

 Many locations searched for crime intelligence purposes

 05/04/2011

21:40

Stockton 

Missing Person

Report of a suicidal male who had gone missing in one of the parks in Stockton.

 04/04/2011

22:20

 Stockton

Crime Search

Requested to search the railway lines and surrounding woodland for subjects responsible for thefts of cable from the railways. Search conducted as requested and area confirmed clear, units able to resume to next tasks.

04/04/2011

04:40

Middlesbrough

Crime search

Attend and search rear gardens an estate after reports of three males with torches were seen by a member of the public acting suspiciously. The area has seen a rise in the number of burglaries recently. Area searched and declared clear allowing a large number of ground officers to be redeployed.

 03/04/2011

20:45

Stockton

Crime search

Divert to reports of a fire. On arrival locate a youth engaged in the burning of cable to recover the wire. Ground Officers directed and the youth was quickly detained.

 03/04/2011

20:05

Stockton

Crime search

Whilst airborne, divert to reports from a member of the Public that a youth was breaking into the BT building. Aircraft was first on scene and provided a containment of the building whilst Officers were travelling. Task ended up as a false call with good intent.

 02/04/2011

23:00

Middlesbrough

Crime search

Attended the Marton Grove area to search for a male responsible for a burglary. Male had made off from police into wooded area. Area searched and confirmed to be clear allowing officers to quickly resume patrol.

 02/04/2011

21:20

Middlebsrough

Vehicle Follow

Whilst airborne carrying out pilot training attended reports of a motorbike driving at speed on pavements and being a danger to road users and pedestrians. On arrival motorbike located riding on footpaths narrowly avoiding pedestrians. Vehicle followed and units directed to location resulting in rider being arrested in Acklam.

 02/04/2011

19:45

Redcar & Cleveland

Missing person

Requested to search the Cleveland Way at Clay Banks, south of Great Broughton for a female runner who failed to arrive at a pre arranged RV point. Whilst searching the female was located in a farm house nearby with minor injuries.

 02/04/2011

13:00

 Redcar & Cleveland

Search Person

Report of a 20 year old male attempting to self harm. Thermal/video search of the Eston Hills carried out no sightings of the male or his vehicle

 02/04/2011

10:00

 Stockton

Search Person

Attended the Railway line at Blakeston Lane Stockton to search for a male with a small child, male believed to be in possession of a firearm. Crew carried out an extensive search of the area no sightings of the male or child, Area eliminated to allow ground units to be redeployed. 

 01/04/2011

00:50

 Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend area to assist officers in searching for persons who made off from an abandoned stolen vehicle after a short pursuit. Two persons arrested by ground units. Search carried out for third person. Area eliminated and officers re-deployed 

 01/04/2011

00:00

 Middlesbrough

Crime Search

Attend allotment area to assist with search for person wanted for theft. Area fully searched and eliminated to allow ground units to be redeployed 

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