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Georgina Edmonds

Detectives from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Department are repeating their appeal for information on the lead up to the one year anniversary of the murder of Georgina Edmonds.

Georgina Edmonds’ son and a family friend found Mrs Edmonds’ body in the kitchen of her home on Kiln Lane, Brambridge, at around 5.45pm on Friday, January 11 2008. Police believe the incident took place at some time between 11.15am and 3.15pm on the same day.

The post mortem examination revealed that Mrs Edmonds died as a result of extensive head injuries, caused by a marble rolling pin which belonged to Mrs Edmonds. Mrs Edmonds also sustained a number of other injuries during the attack including a number of apparent stab wounds to her body.

Officers believe Mrs Edmonds was tortured before she was killed and that the offender or offenders used a knife to cause puncture wounds to her body, possibly in an attempt to force her to disclose the PIN for her cash card.

One year on and detectives are still working to identify the person or people responsible for carrying out this vicious attack, and are continuing their appeal to the public for their help.

 Detective Chief Inspector Paul Barton, said:

“It is nearly one year since this horrific attack on Georgina Edmonds and we are again, appealing to the community to continue to come forward with information.

“We are very grateful for the response we have had since January 11 2008, and through the amount of calls we have received, it is clear that the community want to help us find the person or people responsible.

“Though many people have contacted us, both immediately after the incident and in the months since then, we believe there are still people out there who know something about this appalling incident. They may have heard something but don’t think it’s important, or they may know it’s important but not want to come forward.

“Someone may have suspicions about a friend, relative or neighbour and may be concerned about contacting the police in case it turns out that they are not connected to the incident. Once we have the information we can then take the appropriate action and through our investigation ascertain whether or not this person is involved in the crime.

“I would like to reassure people that we will do everything we can to help them if they need support in telling us what they know. Every tiny detail must be gathered so that we can catch the person or people who carried out this horrific attack.

“We are keeping an open mind as to the motive of this attack and the sort of offender who committed this terrible crime. “Do you know or suspect anybody that would have had the opportunity to commit this crime on Friday, January 11 2008?

“Do you know or suspect anybody of using the victim’s stolen ATM card at the Tesco Express, Twyford Road, at 10.38pm on the same day? “Do you know anybody that has left the area since the day of the murder or has stopped using the Tesco Express store and ATM?

“Have you noticed a change in behaviour or character of any person but particularly those that might have connections either to Twyford Road or Kiln Lane or both?

“I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak to us to help us find the person or people responsible for this crime before they have the opportunity to carry out any other similar offences.

“A £30,000 reward is available and I hope this money will encourage people to come forward. No matter how small or insignificant you think the information you have may be, please come forward and pass it on to us as your information could lead us to the person responsible for this atrocious crime.”

Anyone with any information about this incident should contact the Operation Columbian investigation team at Hulse Road on 0845 045 45 45 or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively information can be sent to FREEPOST, OPERATION COLUMBIAN or emailed to operation.columbian@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The images (available on http://tinyurl.com/le87hk)

Who used cash card?

At 10.40pm on Friday, January 11 2008, an unknown man, wearing a distinctive fluorescent yellow jacket, used Mrs Edmonds’ cash card at the ATM machine at Tesco Express Twyford Road, Eastleigh.

Officers are appealing to anyone who saw this man or anyone who may have any information about who he may be.

Unidentified people using Tesco Express

Officers have released images of 52 people who used the tills inside Tesco Express, Twyford Road, Eastleigh between 10pm and 11pm on Friday, January 11 2008, around the same time the unknown man used Mrs Edmonds’ cash card at the ATM outside the store.

So far, the majority of these people have come forward and officers are appealing for the remaining three people to get in touch with the police.

E-fits

Police have released e-fit pictures of a number of people they would like to speak to. These people were seen in the Brambridge area on the day of the murder and officers are urging them, or anyone who knows them to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Barton said:

“All murder investigations are very complex and due to the nature of these sorts of incidents and the volume of calls and information police receive, there will always be people we need to speak to, to see if they have any further information to help the investigation and/or eliminate them from enquiries.

“These people may have entirely legitimate reasons why they were in the area, but we need to speak to them as they could be potential witnesses. If you were in the area of Brambridge on January 11, or you recognise anyone from the map, please get in contact with us.”

Missing Items

A number of personal items belonging to Mrs Edmonds were discovered missing after her body was found. Police are still keen to trace these:

Robber takes handbag from woman in street: Cattle Market, Northampton

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Clinton Mogg, (01.06.67- 42 ys), of Flat 4, 35 Westby Road, Bournemouth has been charged; between 3 August and 7 August within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court you conspired together with others to rob Graff Jewellers, 7 New Bond Street W1.

He appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 August.

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Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

Solomun Beyene (30/10/84 – 24 ys), of 13 Lilestone Street NW8 and Craig Calderwood (18/9/82 – 26 ys), of no fixed abode will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on 21 August charged as follows:

Between 3 August and 7 August within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court you conspired together with others to rob Graff Jewellers, 7 New Bond Street W1.

On 6 August at Graff Jewellers, at the time of committing an offence specified in Schedule One to the Firearms Act 1968, namely robbery, had in your possession a firearm, namely a handgun.

Note: one other man (D) remains in police custody.

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CCTV of mobile phone snatch suspect

Can you help identify a man British Transport Police want to speak to in relation to the theft of a mobile phone on a train in Liverpool?

BTP officers have released the image of the man they believe has information about the theft which occurred at Liverpool Central Station at around 10.30pm on 26th June.

A man boarded the train, which was due to travel to Southport, and began talking to some girls on the train.

Before the train left the station the man snatched one of the girl’s mobile phones, a red Samsung Toco, and ran off through the station.

Sergeant David Rams said:

“The man was described as being white, between 18-22 years old and had a scar on the right hand side of his face.

“I would urge anyone who recognises the man in the picture, or who has information about the theft, to contact BTP immediately on 0800 40 50 40.”

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

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Heartless thieves drove an elderly pensioner to a bank and forced her to withdraw hundreds of pounds.

During the morning of Wednesday 19 August 2009, two men called at a house on Fairmount Road, Swinton, and offered to do some gardening.

The men spread some compost over the back and front garden before demanding £400 from the 78-year-old woman.

Because the woman did not have enough cash in her house they took her to the Natwest bank on Monton Road where she withdrew the money.

The men then took her home before driving off.

The van is described as a white flat back van and was parked on Highfield Drive while the victim went to the bank at midday.

Detective Constable Steve Robinson, from Swinton CID, said:

“It takes a real lowlife to stoop to this level.

“To charge such a large amount for so little work is tantamount to extortion.

“The men drove along Monton Road and parked up outside the bank during lunchtime.

“The road would have been busy so I would urge anyone who saw the van or knows who the men are to call police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Salford CID on 0161 856 5351.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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80-year-old woman assaulted and robbed in her home by woman carrying broom

Officers were alerted at 22.50hrs on Monday August 10 to reports of a woman acting suspiciously in Thirlmere Road.

Initial reports said that this woman, who was carrying a broom, was knocking on the doors of houses claiming she had lost her grandmother.

When officers went to that road, they were alerted to an 80-year-old woman who had face and hand injuries.

She has told police that she was in bed when someone rang her door bell.

She got out of bed and answered the door using a security chain.

She was confronted by a young woman who said she was pregnant and needed a glass of water.

The 80-year-old refused and started to shut her door but the younger woman forced it open and used a broom handle to remove the chain.

The younger woman forced her way into the property, and prevented the 80-year-old from activating her security alarm.

The suspect stole bank cards and a jewellery box before running off.

She is described as:

• a white female
• slim
• aged between 20 and 24-years-old
• 5ft 8ins tall
• dark hair tied into a shoulder-length pony tail
• wearing a dark waist-length jacket and black leggings

Anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect, or who saw a woman acting suspiciously in the Thirlmere Road area late on Monday evening is being urged to call the police on 0845 456 7000.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Suspect BMW in Bond Street near Graff Jewellers

Further CCTV stills of the two men wanted in connection with the robbery at Graff Jewellers on Thursday 6th August at 16.40 have today been released.

The images show the two men, and the blue BMW outside Graff Jewellers in New Bond Street at approx 17.40hrs on Tuesday 4th August.

DCI Pam Mace, head of Barnes Flying Squad said;

‘We believe this was more than just a practice run, and that they were planning on committing the robbery on the 4th August.

‘The stills clearly show the men outside Graff Jewellers, looking into the shop, and the blue BMW driving through New Bond Street.

‘There has been a million pound reward offered in connection with the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible, and the recovery of the stolen property offered up by Tyler and Company on behalf of the interested insurers, and I am urging anyone who has information about those responsible, or where the jewellery is to come forward.’

‘They are wearing similar clothing to when they committed the offence on Thursday 6th of August however the white man is wearing, in these stills, a purple shirt and no tie.

‘What happened on Tuesday 4th August after they left the area? Did you see them or the BMW, we need you to come forward and speak to us please.’

Description of the suspects from Thursday 6th August:

 Suspect 1 is described as:

• a white male
• aged approximately 30 years
• slim build
• dark hair with a well-combed side parting
• light stubble on face
• 5 ft 10″ – 6 ft tall
• wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie

Suspect 2 is described as:

• a black male
• aged 30s
• 6 ft tall
• more well built than the first suspect
• very short Afro hair
• wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie

It is believed they both spoke with London accents.

The Incident Room number for Barnes Flying Squad is 0208 247 4804.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Notes on images in this appeal:

All stills are from Tuesday 4th August approx 17:40hrs (in time sequence)

[A] shows the BMW in Bond Street near Graff

[B] shows the BMW slightly further down Bond Street

[C] shows the two main suspects approaching the door of Graff

[D] shows another shot of the two main suspects approaching the door of Graff

[E] shows both suspects looking through the window/door of Graff

[F] shows both suspects by the door of Graff

[G] shows both suspects turning away from the door of Graff

[H] shows both suspects returning to the door of Graff

[I] shows both suspects walking away from Graff

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Robbers entering Graff Jewellers

A reward of up to one million pounds is being offered today in connection with the robbery at Graff’s on Thursday 6 August.

Tyler and Company, on behalf of interested insurers, are offering a reward of up to one million pounds (£1,000,000) for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible and the recovery of the stolen property.

Police continue to appeal for information as to the whereabouts of the persons responsible and any of the jewellery.

DCI Pam Mace, Head of Barnes Flying Squad said:

“I think this is the biggest reward ever been offered for a crime of this type and I’m directing my appeal at people, and that includes criminal associates, who know who these robbers are and where they are. We continue to actively pursue a number of lines of enquiry.”

Flying Squad detectives continue to investigate an armed robbery on a jewellers in central London.

Two men walked into Graff jewellers in New Bond Street, W1 at 16:40hrs on Thursday 6 August – having arrived in a black Hackney carriage – and both threatened staff with handguns.

A total of 43 items were stolen, with a retail value of $65 million (estimated to be just under £40 million).

As they were leaving a shot was fired outside the premises. No one was injured.

As they left they brought a woman member of staff outside the shop but left her there as they made their getaway in a blue BMW. The BMW carried on into Old Bond Street, W1, turned right into Stafford Street, W1 and then right into Dover Street, W1.

A second shot was fired into the ground when they abandoned the BMW in Dover Street.

It is believed they then switched into a silver B-class Mercedes registration number LV06 HFA which turned left into Hay Hill, W1 and then entered Berkeley Square, W1. The car drove into Farm Street, W1 where it is believed some of the suspects got into a blue Volkswagon Sharan, registration number RA07 XEV.

The registration plates are known to be cloned but police would appeal to anyone who might see these vehicles to call the incident room number on 020 8247 4804. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Detectives can also confirm the recovery of a loaded firearm in connection with this incident.

Detectives continue to appeal for information on the whereabouts of the two men pictured in the CCTV images released on the 11 August.

Suspect 1 is white, approx. 30 years old, of slim build – he had dark hair with a well-combed side parting, light stubble on his face and is 5 ft 10 – 6 ft tall. He was wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie.

Suspect 2 is black, described as being aged in his 30s, 6 ft tall, more well built than the first suspect, with very short Afro hair. He was also wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie.

It is believed both men spoke with London accents.

On 10 August a man [A - 50 years] was arrested outside a residential address in Ilford on suspicion of robbery in connection with the inquiry. He was later bailed to return pending further enquiries.

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Detectives investigating a series of bank robberies in central London have issued a CCTV image of the suspect today.

They are keen to speak to this man in connection with the six robberies in the past three weeks.

Banks targeted are as follows:

• Lloyds TSB, Southampton Street, WC2, –  22th July
• Barclays in Great Portland Street, W1 – 30th July
• HSBC, Hanover Square, W1 – 30th July
• Lloyds TSB, The Strand, WC2 – 30th July
• Lloyds TSB, Tottenham Court Rd, W1 – 7th August
• Lloyds TSB, Edgware Rd, W2 – 10th August

To around £11,000 has been taken in total. No weapons have been seen during the offences.

The man waits in the queue and then passes a note under the counter demanding money, threatening to start shooting if he does not receive it.

The man is described as:

• a white male
• between 5 ft 10 ins and 6 foot
• thin, receding grey and light brown hair

The series of robberies is being investigated by Barnes Flying Squad.

Anyone who recognizes this man, knows his whereabouts or has any information about the offences is asked to contact the Flying Squad on 020 8247 4804.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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