Herts Police

02/06/2026

✅ Good news - Jayne, who was reported missing from Stevenage, has been located.

Thank you for sharing our appeal.

02/06/2026

Are you sure there's nothing in the vehicle?

Acting on intelligence, officers were alerted to a suspicious car in the area. Despite initial searches being unsuccessful, persistence paid off.

PC Jack Laycock located the vehicle in Bar and stopped the driver. A search of the vehicle uncovered:

- £280 in cash
- Three wraps of suspected co***ne
- A large bag of suspected uncut co***ne

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.

A great example of persistence and proactive policing making our communities safer and taking suspected drugs off of the streets.

If you have concerns about drugs in your area, please don’t hesitate to report it. The more information we receive, the better our intelligence picture is which in turn leads to arrests.
You can report information online at https://orlo.uk/eFL0R, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at https://orlo.uk/c8w6q or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

In an emergency, always call 999.

02/06/2026

Officers in Albans are appealing for help to identify two people they would like to speak to following a robbery at a petrol station in Hatfield Road.

The incident happened at the Morrisons petrol station on Saturday 16 May at around 11.45pm. A male employee was assaulted by a customer who also stole his phone.

Officers believe the people pictured were in the area at the time and may have information which could help the investigation.

If you recognise them or were also in the area at the time and witnessed the incident, please report information online at https://orlo.uk/8FvcS, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at https://orlo.uk/nTENJ or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number 41/45180/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

02/06/2026

🔐 Free Fraud & Cybercrime Advice Sessions in Watford

Worried about scams or online crime? Join us for a free advice session at Central Library to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

📅 Wednesday 3 June
⏰ 10:45am – 2:15pm

Led by specialist Cyber Protect officers from the Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, these sessions will offer practical tips on avoiding the most common types of fraud and cybercrime.
• 11:00-12:00 - Cyber crime & Fraud Prevention - Herts Police
• 12:00-1:00pm - Scams & Victim Support - Beacon/Victim Care
• 1:00-2:00pm - Rogue Traders & Scams - Trading Standards
• 2:00-2:15pm - Fraud against the Council - HCC fraud team

For more tips on avoiding fraud visit: https://orlo.uk/heddJ or www.herts.police.uk/cyber-fraud.

If you believe that you are a victim of fraud or cybercrime please contact Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If a crime is in progress call 999 immediately.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

We’re inviting detectives to meet us in person to find out more about joining .

Hear directly from our detectives, ask questions and find out more about what makes us different from other forces.

📍Drop in and see us at the IET at Futures Place in Kings Way, Stevenage (SG1 2UA) anytime between 10am and 7pm.

What we offer:
✔Flexible working options
✔£3k southeast allowance on top of your salary
✔Free rail travel on Govia Thameslink and Great Northern routes as well as TFL Underground trains.
✔Training and leadership development programmes
✔Gym facilities
✔A dedicated Wellbeing Team
✔A state of the art HQ opening this summer

👉 Sign up to attend here - https://orlo.uk/p3RYj

👉 Apply to join today - https://orlo.uk/DDorv

If you're a serving Detective Constable looking for a fresh start Hertfordshire Constabulary could be your next move!

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

We're at the The Snow Centre in today for a training exercise to test our response to a major incident scenario.

Our response officers can often be first on the scene at major incidents, so regular training ensures they feel best equipped to assess initial and emerging risk, share information efficiently and understand what our partner agencies need at the same time, all while protecting the public.

We follow a national framework for interoperability, which is all about making sure emergency services work together to save lives and reduce harm. These exercises help us test our approach against that framework, as well as build strong professional relationships, and make sure our plans are effective at every stage—from the initial response right through to recovery.

01/06/2026

🗣️Free fraud and cybercrime advice sessions in Watford

We're offering residents free fraud and cybercrime advice sessions at Central Library.

The event, organised and delivered by specialist Cyber Protect officers from the Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, is scheduled for Wednesday 3 June and will run between 10:45am and 2:15pm. These sessions are free and provide practical tips for avoiding the most common types of fraud and cybercrime. Free tea and biscuits are also provided.

The fraud and cyber team will be doing a talk and will be joined by officers from the Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) Trading Standards and Fraud teams to answer questions and provide crime prevention advice throughout the event. The Herts Beacon Victim Care Fraud Hub team will also deliver a presentation.

• 11:00-12:00 - Cyber crime & Fraud Prevention - Herts Police
• 12:00-1:00pm - Scams & Victim Support - Beacon/Victim Care
• 1:00-2:00pm - Rogue Traders & Scams - Trading Standards
• 2:00-2:15pm - Fraud against the Council - HCC fraud team

These sessions are free and provide practical tips for avoiding the most common types of fraud and cybercrime. Free tea and biscuits are also provided.

Detective Inspector Pete Hankins, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, said: “Fraud and cybercrime are a constant threat, which has been increasing across the country over recent years. Criminals often prey on the elderly and vulnerable, many of whom prefer to talk to crime prevention experts in person, rather than accessing advice online.

“These sessions are completely free, so please come along during the times advertised. Our experts will be able to give you practical crime prevention advice, to help you avoid common scams and recognise new ones.”

For more tips on avoiding fraud visit: https://orlo.uk/g4dxq or www.herts.police.uk/cyber-fraud.

If you believe that you are a victim of fraud or cybercrime please contact Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If a crime is in progress call 999 immediately.

30/05/2026

We recently carried out a road safety operation in where we stopped moped and delivery drivers to check they were on the road legally.

During the day we seized a number of bikes being ridden by individuals who did not have driving licences and/or insurance.

🚫 Driving illegally isn’t worth it — it’s only a matter of time before you’re caught.

Ask yourself: is it worth the risk?