Reports of attacks, attempted burglaries and suspicious behaviour around women are among the incidents in Bristol that police need help investigating. Numerous crimes across Bristol are investigated every day, but sometimes witnesses are hard to track down.
In many instances, police can find CCTV footage of people in the area where the crime took place. This means they are able to release the images to the public in the hope that the individuals can be identified, in case they have any information that might help the investigation.
Avon and Somerset Police has recently shared information and photos in connection with a number of reported offences in the area. Some appeals have since been removed after members of the public helped with identification, but several remain live on the force's appeals list.
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We have rounded up some of the latest appeals over the last week. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting the relevant crime reference or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Kingswood arcade customer injured after trying to stop thieves stealing cash
A cash bag was stolen from an arcade in Kingswood. Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have now released an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the robbery on Tuesday, March 12.
Police said a man and a woman entered the arcade on Regent Street at around 6pm and took a bag from a staff-only area. A customer in the arcade, a man aged in his 50s, intervened and tried to stop the pair from leaving.
He was then dragged down the road before the thieves managed to make off with the bag. The man suffered injuries to his knees and his existing medical conditions were aggravated by the struggle.
Police said the man pictured, who they believe has information vital to the investigation, is described as a man in his thirties, white, with brown hair and a beard, wearing a navy hoodie. They are urging anyone who knows him to get in touch.
Investigating police officers are now appealing for information. Witnesses or anyone with any information should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224064333, or complete their online appeals form.
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Teenage girl stalked by man on bus
A teenage girl was reportedly stalked by a man in Bristol who made her feel uncomfortable. Avon and Somerset Police has now released a picture of a man they would like to identify as part of their investigation.
An unknown man got on a bus on Speedwell Road heading towards Bristol city centre at around 3.15pm on Monday, March 4. He allegedly sat next to a teenage girl who had told officers she had seen the man on a number of occasions watching her and made her feel uncomfortable.
The man is described as being in his 20s, around 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build, with black hair and a medium-length, black beard. He was wearing a black puffed-coat and black trousers.
Investigating police officers are now appealing for information. Witnesses or anyone with any information should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224056736, or complete their online appeals form.
Four teenagers arrested after attempted burglary foiled
Four teenagers have been arrested following an attempted burglary in South Gloucestershire. During the early hours of Monday (April 15), a residential garage security alarm was activated in Winterbourne at around 1.30am.
Officers rushed to the scene and arrested four male males, aged 16 to 18, within around 30 minutes of the alarm going off. The garage, in Huckford Road, reportedly contained motorbikes.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident. The four teens arrested were due to be questioned this week about the attempted burglary. Sergeant Richard Humphrey said: “The victim reported what happened in the early hours of the morning after a security alarm they had installed was activated.
“Officers were quickly dispatched to the scene and following an area tour arrested four suspects, who are due to be questioned about the incident.
“CCTV enquiries are ongoing and we’d ask anyone with information, or are a witness, to please contact via our online appeals form or call 101 and quote reference number 5224095350.”
Young man arrested over Bedminster shop robbery after axe-wielding gang crash car
A young man has been arrested following a robbery at a shop in Bedminster. Avon and Somerset Police said three men entered a convenience store in East Street before threatening a worker with an axe and stealing cash.
The reported robbery took place at around 4.20pm on Thursday, April 11, and the suspects fled the scene in a car. Officers then spotted a suspect vehicle after it crashed in King George's Road before detaining a man in Anton Bantock Way shortly afterwards.
Police said a man, aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of affray and robbery and remains in police custody. The force is urging anyone with information on what happened to come forward.
If you can help, call 101 and give the reference 5224092567.
Police manhunt for masked gang after knife and machete attack
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a violent assault in Bristol. A gang of people in balaclavas armed with knives and machetes chased a person through Knowle West on Thursday, April 11.
The victim, a man, was chased by four others down Inns Court Drive at 2.50pm. He suffered head and facial injuries from the reported assault.
He was taken to hospital but has since been released. BristolLive reported that a man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and is currently in police custody.
The gang of four are described as being white, wearing balaclavas and dark clothing. It is also thought they were armed with what appeared to be knives or sticks. A knife has been seized by police following searches in the area.
Officers have conducted house-to-house enquiries and are urging anyone with information or potentially helpful dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage to call 101 and quote the reference 5224092434. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police has said a dedicated team of officers are working to identify individuals who pose a risk to the public.
