Archive for July 2018
Straw on Fire in Grendon
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service fire control received a 999 call at 19:42 on Thursday 26th July reporting straw on fire on a farm on Warton Lane in Grendon. Initially one fire engine from Polesworth was mobilised. Soon after arriving a second fire engine was requested to assist with extinguishing the fire, this was mobilised…
Read MorePolice Issue Warning Following Burglaries
Police have issued a warning after there were several burglaries in the county overnight where people entered properties through insecure windows. In some cases, car keys and valuables have been taken through open windows. Police are offering the following advice: Ensure all your windows and doors are locked when you go out and go to…
Read MoreAdvice for Farmers on Fire & Arson
As farmers start harvesting this summer, there is always the risk of fire from a number of areas and this is especially relevant this year with the very hot weather and dry ground that we have at present. In order to help and support farmers in Warwickshire, Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Officer, Warwickshire Police has…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Middleton
During the night, possibly between 21.00 hrs on 25/7/18 and 05.00 hrs on 26/7/18, unknown offender(s) entered a farm at Middleton and stole a bird feeder from the top of a poultry pen. The feeder has a red bottom and has a 1 litre capacity. A number of sheds were entered but nothing taken. If…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Oxhill
Inc 0148 of 21/07/2018 Between 1800hrs 12/07/2018 and 0700hrs 20/07/2018 at a farm on Banbury Road, Oxhill, 6 batteries, a petrol can and a strimmer were removed by unknown offenders from a trailer. For crime prevention advice please visit our website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk.
Read MoreFuel Stolen in Admington
Inc 179 of 24/7/18 On 24/07/2018 a report was received that 5000litres of fuel had been removed from a stainless steel tank located on a farm at Admington Lane, Admington, by unknown offenders. For crime prevention advice please visit our website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk
Read MoreProperty Marking
North Warwickshire SNT property marking at Nether Whitacre Cricket Club. Property marking is a good deterrent and assists in returning stolen property to the rightful owners. Signage stating your property is marked is also an effective measure. For more information on property marking see the attached advice sheet and visit our website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk. Property…
Read MoreVehicles Recovered in Nether Whitacre
Two vehicles recovered from Station Road, Nether Whitacre by officers. Range Rover abandoned overnight following breakdown-no lighting & no report to police. Vehicle was left on a bend & opposite a junction after it had been pushed into a ground anchor of a telegraph pole. Western Power had to assist officers by making sure telegraph…
Read MoreAppeal For Information By Police Following Incident in Coleshill
Appeal for information after boy forced to drink unknown liquid Police are appealing for information after a boy reported he was forced to drink an unknown liquid during an incident in Coleshill. The 13-year-old was at Rocket Park/Nature Trail in Coleshill at between 1.00pm and 3.30pm on Saturday 14 July when he was approached by…
Read MoreBurglary in Water Orton
Some time between 18.00 hrs and 19.00 hrs on the 24th July, unknown offender(s) entered a property in Orton Close, Water Orton and stole money and a watch. Three males were seen in the area at this time, one is described as mixed race and the other two described as white, early 20’s. If you…
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