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Archive for June 2019

Damage to Crops and Fuel Taken in Bishops Itchington

Unknown offender(s) have entered a field on Gaydon Road, Bishops Itchington and caused damage by driving over crops.  The offender(s) have then accessed a diesel tank and stolen fuel.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer…

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Appeal Launched After Calf Dies in Princethorpe

Police have launched an appeal after receiving a report that two calves had been shot with a suspected crossbow in Princethorpe at the weekend. The animals were discovered off Burnthurst Lane yesterday morning (Sunday 23 June). A one-month-old calf was put to sleep at the scene.  A four-month-old calf was also shot in its hindquarters but is…

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Theft From Vehicle in Polesworth

Overnight (20th/21st June), unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle in Ensor Drive, Polesworth and stole 2 lap tops and tools.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 39 of 21/6/19 or email NorthWarksRuralAlerts@Warwickshire.pnn.police.uk. Please do…

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Theft From Outbuilding at Nether Whitacre

Some time between 20.00 hrs on the 19/6/19 and 08.30 hrs yesterday morning, unknown offender(s) entered a rural property on Dog Lane, Nether Whitacre and forced entry into an outbuilding.  A Toro petrol lawn mower and Stihl chain saw was taken, plus damage was caused to a vehicle.    If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the vehicle or…

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Vehicle Stolen in Shustoke Recovered by Officers

Overnight on Tuesday 18th June into the early hours of Wednesday 19th June, offenders stole a vehicle and tools from a rural property in Shustoke. Officers managed to stop the stolen vehicle in Birmingham, arrest the driver and reunite the victim with their stolen vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing, if you have any information that could help the police with their…

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Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery in Lister Road, Atherstone

Warwickshire police are looking to identify three males involved in an attempted robbery which took place in Virk Stores, Lister Road, Atherstone. The incident happened at around 9pm on Tuesday (18 June). Three males with their faces covered and wearing dark clothing ran into the store armed with sticks. They demanded money from the till.…

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Warwickshire Fire Service Rescue Lamb From Canal

A fire engine from Henley and the Large Animal Rescue Unit from Rugby were called to Salters Lane, Bearley this morning after receiving a call stating that a sheep was stuck in the canal. On arrival the crew from Henley found a lamb that was distressed and tired swimming in the aqueduct. The crew were…

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Attempt to Take A Sheep Reported Near Burton Dassett

At around 20.45 hrs last night 4 males and a female with a dark coloured car were seen to attempt to take a sheep from near Burton Dassetts Country Park. If you own or live near to a field with livestock in please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the farmer and police if there…

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Fuel Stolen From Tank at Rural Property in Aylesmore

Some time between 18.00 hrs on the 18/6/19 and 12.30 on the 19/6/19, unknown offender(s) stole red diesel from a tank at a rural property in Aylesmore. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc…

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Alert to Farms and Rural Properties – Suspicious Vehicle

A white Ford Transit van with the registration LR52 XDO (cloned plates) has been seen at a farm in the Rugby area stealing items.  Please be vigilant, review your security and if you see this vehicle please call the police and refer to inc 87 of 19/6/19. For crime prevention advice please go to our…

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