Bishop Auckland Police

11/06/2026

‼️ Have you seen Jordan Nicholson?

We want to speak to him as part of an ongoing investigation.

The 24-year-old has links to Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland.

If you have seen him or know where he is, please don’t comment here.

Instead, email Inspector Adam Norris at [email protected] or Sergeant Mal Ord at [email protected]

11/06/2026

⚠️Have you seen missing Jonathan?

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the 50-year-old who was last seen at a family address in Gateshead on June 2.

Jonathan is originally from the Consett area and also has links to Bishop Auckland.

⚠️Have you seen missing Jonathan?

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the 50-year-old who was last seen at a family address in Gateshead on June 2.

Jonathan is originally from the Consett area and also has links to Bishop Auckland.

He is described as 5ft 10in tall, of slim build and has dark brown shaved hair and a stubbly beard. He was last seen wearing a flat cap, black tracksuit top with white stripes down the arms, cargo trousers, walking boots and carrying a rucksack.

If you have any information, call 999.

10/06/2026

📢COURT RESULT📢

Following our post yesterday and the swift arrest of a male suspect following a burglary incident in Evenwood, we can now confirm, 24 year old Lex Taylor attended court this morning and has been found guilty of two counts of burglary.

He has received a 9 month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Mark J Edwards said ‘this is an excellent example of being in the right place at the right time, and on this occasion, I am glad to see speedy summary justice has been served’.

10/06/2026

📢UPDATE📢

Following our post yesterday, a 24 year old male has been charged with two counts of burglary and remanded to appear at court today.

09/06/2026

ARRESTED! 🚔

This morning the team were alerted to a burglary in the Evenwood area, and within 5 minutes of attendance and speaking with those affected, Sgt Jones spotted the person in question stood in a bus stop, casually waiting for a bus and he was swiftly arrested!

He is now in custody waiting to be interviewed by CID.

07/06/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

🚔 On Monday, PC Burton and PCSO Stoddart were alerted by staff at Tesco to a theft in progress. The male was swiftly stopped, and all goods recovered.

🚓 On Monday, PC Sewell and PC Laycock arrested a male for importation of Class C drugs and possession with intent to supply – the investigation is ongoing, and drugs seized.

🚔 On Wednesday, a male was arrested for criminal damage offences across Bishop Auckland, he has since been charged and due to attend court.

🚓 On Wednesday PCSO Atkinson chaired a Shop Watch meeting at Tesco, St. Helen Auckland. Thanks to the retailers that attended.

🚔 On Thursday, PC Neil and PC Jones arrested a wanted male for 7 Shoplifting offences on Tindale Retail Park. The male was taken to custody and charged with 6 offences; he will be put before the Magistrates in the near coming months. We have said this before, but we will say it again...we have a zero-tolerance approach to Shopliftings in our local community and will act against the people who target our stores.

🚓 Over the week, the team have interviewed a number of youths in relation to a burglary offence which occurred last week. Enquiries are still ongoing.

🚔 On Thursday PCSO Stephenson and PCSO Robinson have attended St. John's School to speak to a male youth who has been involved in an ongoing Harassment case. The youth has been spoken too around his behaviour.

🚓 On Thursday PCSO Robinson attended a community morning at the Manor House Hotel, it was lovely to chat with you all.

🚔On Friday, a female was charged with 6 offences of shoplifting with assistance from PC Laycock and PCSO Strophair.

🚓 On Saturday during hotspot patrols, PCSO Baker-Wood and PCSO Strophair located a quantity of cannabis and number of nitrous oxide cannisters which were seized to be destroyed. A male was cautioned for possession of cannabis.

🚔On Saturday, a male was reported for shoplifting offences and will be attending court.

🚓 On Sunday, PC Sewell and PC Burton arrested a male for a number of shoplifting offences, he is currently being dealt with by officers.

🚨 Officers will be in the following locations this coming week:

👋 Monday 8th June - PCSO Atkinson will be holding a drop-in session at Starbucks, St. Helen Auckland, 2pm until 3pm. Everyone is welcome.

👋 Wednesday 10th June – Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church PACT Meeting - 18:30hrs at The Manor, Cornwall Place.

👋 Thursday 11th June – Dene Valley PACT Meeting – 17:00hrs at Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street.

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31/05/2026

⚡The Weekly Hot Buzz⚡

🚔Arrests, missing persons, magistrates warrant’s and seized vehicles!

🥾On Wednesday, PC Dundas and PC Neil have assisted in the search for a high risk missing 12-year-old. The female was located fit and well.

🚔On Thursday, the team arrested a female in relation to several shoplifting offences. She was interviewed, charged and remanded to court where she received a 24 weeks custodial sentence.

🚪On Friday, the team have executed a magistrates warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Both Class A and Class C drugs were located within the address and large sums of cash. 3 persons have been arrested within the premises and interviewed for the offences. Enquiries are ongoing.

🚪On Saturday, PC Jones and PC Neil have re-attended the same address visited on Friday for the magistrates warrant, where further Class A drugs were located and the same suspect was re-arrested and interviewed. Enquiries continue.

❌Also on Saturday, the team seized a Grey Subaru Forester which had no tax since November. The driver and family were previously warned to tax the vehicle last week however failed to do so. We have zero tolerance to vehicles being driven without the correct documents.

🐕On Sunday, with the help from our Dog Unit, the team have detained 6 male youths who had gained entry into Vinovium House. Interviews will commence in the coming weeks.

🚔And also on Sunday, the team dealt with an 11-year-old child, harassing an elderly female. We would like to politely remind the community that you should know where your child is and what they are up to. How would you feel if that was your nana, grandad, mam or dad?

👋🏻Where are we this week?
Thursday 4th June 2026 is the Evenwood PACT meeting at 6pm. It would be great to see those who live in the area.

31/05/2026

Knock Knock 🚪

On Friday the team executed a magistrates warrant with 3 persons arrested.

Who is next for an early morning knock?

28/05/2026

ROAD CLOSED:

Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland is currently closed due to an ongoing police incident.

Please find an alternative route, and an update will be shared once the road has reopened.

27/05/2026

⚖️A man who stabbed a fellow occupant in the back at a supported accommodation has been jailed.

Jason Blackett calmly went to his kitchen picked up a knife before approaching the victim from behind and plunging the knife into his back at his home in Shildon, last September.

Another man at the address called 999 while Blackett picked up his mug off the coffee table and left the house, telling a witness outside that he’d just stabbed someone.

The 45-year-old was arrested and the victim taken to hospital where he was treated for the stab wound and thankfully made a full recovery.

Blackett refused to answer any questions in interview but was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and remanded into custody.

He was initially due to stand trial but changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to 80 months in prison when he appeared at Teesside Crown Court on May 14.

🗣️DC Lovelass, who led the investigation, said: “This was a horrendous attack that seemed to come out of the blue and left the victim in understandable shock.

“After a thorough investigation, we were able to pursue an evidence-led prosecution and bring Blackett to justice.”