Policing Peterborough

15/01/2026

Good evening all,

Please be aware that the A47 carriageway near Bretton/Longthorpe junction is now clear and the lane has been re-opened.

Thank you all for your consideration and patience.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

15/01/2026

A serial shoplifter has been banned from two major supermarket chains after stealing items worth hundreds of pounds in Peterborough.

Darnell Baverstock, 27, has been banned from all Tesco and Sainsbury’s in the county for three years, as well as the Co-op in Loxley and the Bretton Shopping Park.

Read more about the case on our website: https://orlo.uk/UIHhL

15/01/2026

This is the shocking moment three would-be robbers tried to steal a man’s bike at a BMX track in Orton Goldhay.

A second man who was with the victim managed to get away and film this footage on his mobile phone, before calling the police.

The evidence was crucial in identifying the suspects and then instrumental during the court process.

Josiah Charles, 19 and Yasir Mohammed, 20 have now been jailed. A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is being sentenced on 8 May.

Read more about the case on our website: https://orlo.uk/E7M6k

15/01/2026

❤️ "Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you've saved my sister."

👮 Some lovely feedback for our response officers from a woman who reported a man trying to break into her sister’s house in New England with a scaffolding pole on Tuesday at about 1.20pm.

⛓️ Our officers arrived and arrested a 31-year-old man, of Peterborough, on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a class A drug, harassment and sharing explicit images.

He has been bailed until 13 April.

The victim was safeguarded and an investigation is on-going.

15/01/2026

📣Attention all those who work in the city centre 📣

We have our community meeting coming up next week in partnership with Peterborough Positive to give you the opportunity to discuss your concerns with our neighbourhood officers.

If this is something you are interested in, then come along! Details below

🗓️ Thursday, 22 January
🕰️From 3pm until 5pm
📍The Bull Hotel in Westgate

If you are unable to make it, then keep an eye out on here or our website for more opportunities to meet your local neighbourhood teams 👉 https://orlo.uk/JeEsr

You can also sign up to eCops to keep up to date with policing where you live 👉 https://orlo.uk/17TDe

14/01/2026

A drug dealer who was spotted acting suspiciously by a police officer on patrol in Millfield has been jailed.

When officers tried to speak to Torgalai Estoman, 30, he ran from them, discarding 200 wraps of crack co***ne and he**in as he went.

His bid for freedom failed and he has now been jailed for three years.

Read more about the case on our website: https://orlo.uk/yWCaO

If you have information about drug dealing you can report it online: https://orlo.uk/C6ZUU

14/01/2026

January can feel long – short days, dark evenings and icy paths. And sometimes, walking home can feel unsettling.
You might find yourself gripping your keys or keeping your phone ready, just in case.

If you ever feel like this, remember StreetSafe. It’s an online tool that lets you report safety concerns in public places anonymously – no names, just your feedback.
This could include:
Poorly lit streets or alleyways
Abandoned buildings or vandalism
Situations where someone’s behaviour makes you feel unsafe

Sharing your concerns could make a real difference. Learn more and submit a report here:
👉 https://orlo.uk/B2VB4

Please share this message and help spread the word.

If you feel in immediate danger, always call us on 999.

13/01/2026

We’re recruiting for police officers through our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP).

It’s a two-year course focused on police skills, and you don’t need a degree.

Mollie has never regretted her decision to apply.

She said: “No day is the same and that’s what makes the job exciting. It sounds cliché, but it really is true.”

Find out more and apply on our website https://orlo.uk/bS02F

We’ll close the opportunity once we reach out target number of applications.

13/01/2026

January can feel long – short days, dark evenings and icy paths. And sometimes, walking home can feel unsettling.
You might find yourself gripping your keys or keeping your phone ready, just in case.

If you ever feel like this, remember StreetSafe. It’s an online tool that lets you report safety concerns in public places anonymously – no names, just your feedback.
This could include:
Poorly lit streets or alleyways
Abandoned buildings or vandalism
Situations where someone’s behaviour makes you feel unsafe

Sharing your concerns could make a real difference. Learn more and submit a report here:
👉 https://orlo.uk/KOmTG

Please share this message and help spread the word.

If you feel in immediate danger, always call us on 999.

13/01/2026

Have you seen this man?

Willem Harvey, 61, who was last seen on 9 January, has links to Peterborough.

Our colleagues in Norfolk are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting reference 163 of 9 January.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Yaxham.

61-year-old Willem Harvey is believed to have left an address on Norwich Road, Yaxham between 7am and 10.30am yesterday (9 January 2026).

He is described as being 5'11'' tall, of a slim build and with short grey hair. He has links to both north Norfolk and Northamptonshire.

Officers are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting reference 163 of 9 January.

13/01/2026

When it comes to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city centre, one way that we are able to address concerns is by working closely with partner agencies such as Peterborough City Council.

Yesterday, we joined a couple of the council enforcement officers on a walkabout to discuss any ongoing issues and concerns.

During the patrols, we:

👮Dispersed a man for breaching his Community Protection Warning (CPW) and being a nuisance in Bridge Street
👮Spoke to and moved on a woman who had been reported to us as a concern by the Cathedral
👮Engaged with people about begging outside ASDA
👮Educated individuals on the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which bans behaviour contributing to ASB such as street drinking
👮Stopped people who were cycling in Bridge Street, which is also banned under the PSPO

These patrols are a great way for us to share information, and we will continue to do them when we can.

Have ASB concerns? Report them here 👉 https://orlo.uk/XKcNg

13/01/2026

Officers have recently been patrolling the Stanground and Cardea area following concerns about theft from vehicles.

When leaving your car, even for a few minutes, it is important to always make sure you:

🚗Check it is locked
🚗Close all windows
🚗Hide electrical items and take any valuables or documents with you
🚗Park in well-lit and busier areas

A few minutes is all the time opportunistic thieves may need to take advantage of vehicles left vulnerable⏱️

More advice can be found on our website👉 https://orlo.uk/BM0bo

If you see something suspicious, or have information about vehicle crime in your area, then please contact us by calling 101 or online👉 https://orlo.uk/fTVdq

If a crime is in progress, or someone is in immediate danger, always dial 999☎️