Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Appeal after Blackwood man and woman fail to appear in court

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 11:01, Monday December 2nd, 2013.
Last updated: 11:07, Monday December 2nd, 2013

Victoria Banks and Stephen Probert are both wanted for failing to appear in court
Victoria Banks and Stephen Probert are both wanted for failing to appear in court

Gwent Police is appealing for information to find a man and a woman from Blackwood who both failed to attend court hearings.

Court warrants have been issued for the arrest of Stephen James Probert, 37, and 28-year-old Victoria Emily Banks.

Stephen Probert failed to appear at Newport Crown Court in November 2012 after being charged with child abduction and fraud offences.

Victoria Banks failed to appear at Newport Crown Court in October 2013 after being charged with Burglary. She also failed to appear at Brecon Magistrates’ Court in May 2013 after being charged with possession of a class B drug.

Both are originally from the Blackwood area and its believed they are together and could be anywhere in the UK.

Officers have undertaken numerous enquiries to locate Probert and Banks.

If anyone sees them or knows of their whereabouts, they are advised not to approach them but to contact Gwent Police immediately on 101 and quote log number 487 23/10/13.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

3 thoughts on “Appeal after Blackwood man and woman fail to appear in court”

  1. Victoria Banks says:
    Monday, December 2, 2013 at 21:06

    I have never committed a burglary as the police well know, we will hand ourself in when the situation is rectified.

    Log in to Reply
  2. mel says:
    Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 00:05

    if victoria has not commited any crime then why will she be handing herself into police?

    Log in to Reply
  3. Jack says:
    Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 20:42

    The beauty of the internet – you can post a comment on your own wanted poster.

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • Bargoed Spring Fair was held on March 21
    Bargoed Spring Fair brings 2,250 visitors to townWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni's Gellihaf campus celebrating their win in the Year 7 Boys category
    Pupils compete at school football competitionWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • General view of a lorry travelling through Wattsville
    Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry trafficWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • A pothole in Caerphilly
    Extra £2.6 million funding to fix Caerphilly County Borough’s potholesWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • 1st Senghenydd Scouts visited the National Space Centre
    Interstellar experience for scouts at National Space CentreWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Children will be expected to cross this roundabout, at the junction of Angel Way and the A469, when walking from Aberbargoed to Heolddu Comprehensive School
    Critics of school transport cuts warn of ‘unacceptable burden’ on childrenTuesday, March 31, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Machen Cricket ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Oakdale Welfare Bowling ClubMonday, March 30, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, March 19, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.