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👀 You can run, but you can’t hide… It’s 2.30am and control room receives reports of a stolen car in Bishop Auckland.Durh...
08/09/2026

👀 You can run, but you can’t hide…

It’s 2.30am and control room receives reports of a stolen car in Bishop Auckland.

Durham Roads & Armed Policing officers are quickly dispatched to intercept the vehicle but the suspect soon abandons the car and takes off on foot.

Unbeknown to them, officers from our dog support section are also arriving at the scene, alongside a drone pilot.

Hide and seek is one of PD Rudy’s favourite games and with his nose to the ground and officers closing in, the suspect decides he’d rather spend a night in the cells than face our landshark.

1️⃣ arrested for burglary and 1️⃣ good boy awarded with treats.

PD Rudy, that is... 🐾

Can you help us find David who has been reported missing from Bishop Auckland?The 54-year-old was last seen at 11.30am y...
08/09/2026

Can you help us find David who has been reported missing from Bishop Auckland?

The 54-year-old was last seen at 11.30am yesterday (September 7) leaving his home in the Tindale area in his red Citroen C1, registration number SL63 UMY.

David is approximately 5ft 10inches tall, wears glasses and has short, dark hair and a thin beard. He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt and shorts.

He recently travelled to Scotland and may be in the Galashiels area.

Anyone who can help is asked to call us on 101, quoting incident number 375 of September 7.

Over the weekend, officers conducted an operation around Blackhall Colliery as part of the Pass Wide and Slow campaign.🐴...
07/09/2026

Over the weekend, officers conducted an operation around Blackhall Colliery as part of the Pass Wide and Slow campaign.

🐴 The aim of the operation was to promote awareness of how to safely pass horses on the public highway and to remind drivers of Rule 215 of the Highway Code.

The Highway Code is specific about what drivers need to do when passing horses:
• Slow down to a maximum of 10mph.
• Be patient and do not sound your horn or rev your engine.
• When safe to do so, pass the horse wide and slow, allowing a minimum of two metres where possible.
• Drive slowly away.

Even the calmest horses can react unexpectedly, so following this guidance helps protect riders, drivers and passengers. Collisions involving horses can have serious consequences.

🗣 Sgt Sarah Manser, of Durham Roads and Armed Policing, said:
"We want to support the equestrian community, and the message to motorists is simple: be patient, do not sound your horn or rev your engine and, when safe to do so, pass wide and slow, allowing at least two metres of space where possible.

Many people are simply unaware of the law and today was about educating motorists to help ensure horses and their riders remain safe. Almost all motorists observed today were respectful and passed wide and slow. However, eight motorists were stopped for offences and given words of advice, while two drivers were stopped for committing other road traffic offences."

🎥 Road users who use dash or helmet cams are also being encouraged to submit footage to the force’s Operation Snap if they witness driving offences. If you have a dashcam or any other type of footage which clearly shows the offence with the vehicle registration, upload it here: https://secureform.nextbase.co.uk/?location=Durham

🏇 Thank you to all those who took part.

Neighbourhood officers from Durham City, Crook and Barnard Castle have recently taken part in water rescue training prov...
07/09/2026

Neighbourhood officers from Durham City, Crook and Barnard Castle have recently taken part in water rescue training provided by our colleagues at County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service

This is additional specialist training that will also be rolled out to response officers over the coming months.

Money to fund the purchase of the throw ropes has also been provided by Durham University, the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, and the City of Durham Parish Council.

Throw ropes are a small but vital piece of rescue equipment that will be carried in police vehicles in the Durham City area, allowing our officers the best chance of getting people to safety in an emergency.

If you ever find yourself in danger, remember this key advice:
• 'Float to Live' if you get into trouble in the water.
• If you see someone who needs help, call 999, tell them to float on their back, and throw them something that floats.
• Never go into the water yourself.

06/09/2026

UPDATE:

Ernest has now been found safe and well.

Thank you for your assistance.

06/09/2026

UPDATE:

Emma and Andrew have now been located.

Thank you for your assistance.

04/09/2026

UPDATE:

Lily and Teigan have been located safe and well.

Thank you for your assistance.

A man has sadly died following a collision this morning.Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involvi...
04/09/2026

A man has sadly died following a collision this morning.

Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving three cars at around 11.40am, on the A1(M) Southbound between J57 and 58 near Darlington.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver of the Vauxhall Mokka, a man in his sixties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Two other patients were taken by road to Darlington Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

The road remains closed while collision investigators work at the scene.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the collision.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Durham Constabulary’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit on 0191 375 2996 or by email at [email protected] quoting incident number 154 of September 4.

Police have arrested 33 people during an operation targeting domestic abuse suspects.Dedicated teams of officers were de...
04/09/2026

Police have arrested 33 people during an operation targeting domestic abuse suspects.

Dedicated teams of officers were deployed across our area last week to track, locate, and arrest individuals who are wanted for domestic abuse offences.

The activity, which took place under Operation Sunrise, resulted in the arrest of 33 people for a range of offences, such as r**e, grievous bodily harm, sexual assault, and stalking.

Investigations are ongoing and officers are continuing to carry out further enquiries.

Inspector Emily Agar, who led the operation alongside Sergeant Stefan Lawson, said: “Our first Operation Sunrise to target outstanding domestic abuse suspects took place in June this year and was a huge success, which resulted in the arrest of 45 people over a two-week operation.

“This activity has built on that success, with the arrest of a further 33 people, over the week-long operation, who we believe are responsible for recent domestic abuse against their partners, ex-partners, and family members.

“By running operations like this and concentrating our resources on outstanding suspects, we can take safeguarding action, speed up investigations, and help deliver improved outcomes for victims.

“Domestic abuse in any form is unacceptable – everyone deserves to feel safe; nobody should have to suffer at the hands of another.

“If you or someone you know is suffering domestic abuse, please tell us - call 101, or 999 if you are in immediate danger.”

We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A1M Southbound between J57 near Darlington to J58 Burshaw ...
04/09/2026

We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A1M Southbound between J57 near Darlington to J58 Burshaw Interchange.

The road is currently closed in both directions while officers work at the scene.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area, so please find an alternative route.

We will continue to update this post.

UPDATE 13:40: If you are in the standing traffic, please DO NOT use the hard shoulder or drive the opposite way on the road, unless specifically instructed by police or National Highways colleagues.

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