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Official West Mercia Police page for Telford, Shropshire. Please do not report crime here. In an emergency, call 999. In an emergency always dial 999.

In a non-emergency, report online at www.westmercia.police.uk/report. This page is not monitored 24 hours per day, so please do not use it to report incidents or information - you can report crime on our website www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report.

04/11/2026

A prolific shoplifter has been handed an extra year on his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) as he continued to offend.

Gareth Jones, of Willowfield in Telford, was given the extension of 12 months at Telford Magistrates Court on Friday 23 October.

The 40-year-old was given a five-year CBO in October 2025, which meant he could not enter the following stores:
- ASDA Malinsgate, Telford
- B&M on Telford Forge Retail Park
- Co-Op on Grange Avenue, Stirchley
- Sainsbury's on Telford Forge Retail Park
- Spar on Acorn Way, Telford
- Morrisons in Lawley
- Morrisons in Springhill, Telford
- B&M on English Walls, Oswestry
- B&M on Telford Forge Retail Park
- Boots on Church Street, Oswestry
- Co-op on Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury
- Tesco on White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch
- TK Maxx on Meole Brace Retail Park, Shrewsbury
- Co-op on Morris Central Shopping Park

The extension has also meant that three extra stores were added to order, meaning Jones is also banned from entering:
- Any Tesco store in Telford
- Any Co-op store in Telford
- Waitrose in Newport

As part of the CBO Jones must also not act in a aggressive manner towards members of the public or store staff, and he must not refuse to leave a retail premises when asked to do so.

Inspector Rich Jones said: "These orders are an important tool that help us tackle persistent offending and protect businesses, their staff and the wider public.

"Despite already being subject to a CBO, Jones continued to offend, leaving us with no option but to apply for an extension and seek additional restrictions through the courts.

"We know the impact repeat offending can have on retailers and their employees, and we hope this extended order sends a clear message that we will take action against those who repeatedly engage in criminal and antisocial behaviour.

"We will continue to work closely with local businesses and our partners to ensure Telford remains a safe place to live, work and shop."

Jones' CBO will now run until October 2031. Anyone who sees Jones breaching his CBO should report it to us by calling 101 or via our website at https://orlo.uk/AN3zB

04/11/2026

Appeal following Telford shop thefts

Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into shop thefts in Telford.

(22/100117/26)

The first image is from Lidl , Newport
When on the 29th September 2026 around 1:03pm, items were taken.

(22/100514/26)
The second image is from CO-OP, Lawley Telford.
When on the 12th of October 2026 around 7:46pm items were taken.

(22/96726/26)
The third image is from Tesco Express, Dawley, Telford. When on the 2nd of October 2026 around 7:00am, items were taken.

(22/101007/26)
The fourth image is from CO-OP, Dale End Telford When on the 15th October 2026 around 3:53pm, items were taken.

(22/107138/26)
The fifth image is from Boots Telford When on the 23rd of October 2026 around 11:38am when items were taken.

If you have any information that would help identify the people pictured, please email [email protected]

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to the police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.

03/11/2026

PC 23087 Brice has attended banks in Telford to discuss keeping yourself safe from fraud and scams.

Remember:

Be suspicious of too good to be true offers and deals
Never give banking or personal details to anyone you don’t know or trust
If you spot a scam or have been scammed, report it and get help
For more information visit: Advice about fraud | West Mercia Police

03/11/2026

Officers investigating an assault in Telford, which left a man needing hospital treatment, are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries.

The incident happened at around 11.36am yesterday (Monday 2 November) near the play park on Woodside Avenue.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was approached by two men who used a brick to strike him over the head, causing a head injury. The two suspects then fled the scene.

A member of the public contact police to report the incident. The men are described as aged between 18 and 20, wearing dark clothing, and one was using an electric bike.

The victim was taken to hospital for further treatment, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have witnessed the incident or saw the suspects, if asked to contact police. If you have information please email Amie Joof on [email protected] quoting incident number 145i of November 2, 2026.

03/11/2026

The Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge Safer Neighborhood Team will be holding a police surgery at Sutton Hill this Wednesday.

📆 Wednesday 4th November
🕒 12:00 - 13:00
📍 Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, TF7 4HG

We will be on hand to discuss any issues or concerns you may have in your local community. Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there!

02/11/2026

Reminder- Bike Marking Southwater, Telford.

Just a quick reminder, we will be in Southwater on Wednesday 4th November issuing BikeRegister ID stickers and registering bikes on the BikeRegister National Database to help reduce bicycle theft and help police identify and return stolen bikes.

We will be located outside Southwater1 (library) between 1000hrs and 1400hrs.

See you there!

02/11/2026

This morning, 02 November, PCSO's 40420 and 40627 from the Nedge Safer Neighbourhood Team working alongside Roads Policing Officers seized a vehicle from the Tesco car park in Madeley.
The vehicle was found to have no valid insurance, and the driver held an expired driving licence.

Driving without valid insurance is an offence and can result in vehicles being seized, fines, penalty points, and potential prosecution.

Thank you to the members of public and staff who were vigilant and alerted us to this. 😊

🚓

01/11/2026

*Brookside Residents*

Please see below the dates for this month's police surgeries and mobile police stations:

Monday 2nd November 11am-12pm: Brookside community centre

Thursday 5th November 3-4pm: Burford

Tuesday 10th November 1-2pm: Brookside community centre

Friday 20th November 3-4pm: Burford

Friday 27th November 10-11am: Brookside community centre

Please take this opportunity to drop in and speak to officers from Brookside SNT where we will be on hand to listen to any concerns or issues that you have about your local community.

29/10/2026

Mobile Police Station Hadley Centre Friday 30/10/2026 13:00-15:00

Drop in to speak to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team at the mobile police station. We will be parked up in Hadley Centre, High Street from 13:00-15:00 Friday 30/10/2026.
We will be on hand to listen to any concerns and to offer crime prevention advice.

Address

Malinsgate Police Station
Telford
TF34HW

Website

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/

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