This case has a detailed sequence of events relating to the theft of a car and subsequent high-value theft of a candelabra from Cyfarthfa Castle along with criminal damage, with the primary suspect identified as Tyson Wilsher. On the evening of March 24, a delivery driver parked his silver Ford car while he briefly left…
Crime prevention message Hello Please note we have identified a rise in Car Thefts/Vehicle interference in Aberaman Please refer to our website for crime prevention advice : Crime prevention advice | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk) Do you need to speak to the police but don’t require an emergency response? You can make an online report…
A man who attacked a woman with a hammer and strangled her has been jailed for life, following a South Wales Police investigation. Following guilty pleas, Connor Probert, aged 26, of Penygraig, was sentenced to life with a minimum of two years and 283 days for Grievous Bodily Harm with intent on July 11 at…
More than 500 police officers in South Wales and Gwent are now trained to use a mobile phone app which allows them to confirm the identity of an unknown person with the touch of a button. They are the first in the UK to use technology to identify individuals in near real time through a…
PC Arndell, in collaboration with Cynon Neighbourhood Policing Team, has been actively engaging with the learners at the Ty Gwyn Education Centre in Aberdare. This work not only fosters positive interactions between our officers and PCSOs and the youths but also provided an excellent platform for discussing a range of significant topics. From conversations about…
Mark, 61, has been reported as missing. He was last seen on Tuesday morning, July 8, on Bute Street, Aberdare. He is around 6ft tall and was last seen wearing a grey or black coloured t-shirt. Anyone who may have seen Mark, or who has information which will help us find him, is asked to…
HelpUsFind Lucy Groundwell Lucy, 28, has been reported as missing. She was last seen on Monday morning, 30 June, on Arthur Street, Mountain Ash. We believe that she may have headed to Bristol. Anyone who may have seen Lucy, or who has information which will help us find her, is asked to contact us by…
James Gapper aged 35 from Treharris was jailed following a pursuit in May 2025. He first appeared at Merthyr Magistrates court on Tuesday May 27, 2025 where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply class B drugs, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession…
The family of Ian Winder, the 46-year-old man who died following a collision which took place on the A4233, in Porth, on Wednesday, June 18, have paid tribute to him. Ian had four children and two grandchildren. They said: “As a family we are truly heartbroken and devastated and we ask for time to grieve and…
PC Arndell recently engaged pupils at Aberdare Community School to empower them with the knowledge and awareness of organised crime and help them recognise potential threats in their communities. Such programs foster a sense of responsibility and encourage students to speak up if they notice suspicious activities. Community involvement is crucial in tackling organised crime…
