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Five sentenced in connection with Joanne Penney murder investigation
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Detectives appeal for information on 1979 unsolved murder
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Two men charged in connection with Pyle shooting remanded in custody
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Crimes and priorities
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Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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'Action taken is updated every three months
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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Action taken is updated every three months
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ASB - Criminal damage/youth nuisance, Maesteg Welfare Park
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Action taken is updated every three months
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1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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'Continues High Priority, we have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance We have been in regular contact with management and security staff .We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters, extra patrols have been carried out by NST, 2 prolific shoplifters arrested and further arrest enquiries ongoing
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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ASB will remain a high priority for the neighbourhood team. We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas. We have submitted ASB referrals. We have spoken to residents to raise awareness and encourage further reporting. Targeted patrols and joint work with BCBC ongoing
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1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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'We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance. Extra patrols have been carried out by the mounted section and assistance from NST. We have completed SWL Business town centre surveys -
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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'ASB will remain a high priority for the neighbourhood team. We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas/We have submitted ASB referrals / We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues/We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB/.Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices/We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles and confiscated 1 e-scooter.
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Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns
We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance -
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Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified area. We have submitted ASB referrals. Patrols ongoing
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Parking Concerns - Exchange Street / Upper Street / Court Street
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in the identified areas
We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities. Priority finalised