Two Sheep Killed and Taken Near Walsgrave on Sowe

Overnight unknown offender(s) have entered a field near Walsgrave on Sowe and killed two ewes that they have then taken.  Four lambs were left behind in the field.  If you were in the area during last night/this morning and saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, please call 101 and refer to inc 82 of 20/3/20, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@Warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Advice to Farmers & Owners of Livestock

• Check stock regularly, at different times if possible, including early in the morning.
• If you see anyone acting suspiciously on/near the farm or in fields call 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.  If the incident relates to a concern regarding sheep please state ‘Operation Hillman’ to the call operator.
• Where possible have livestock near to the farm and away from fields next to roads.
• Ensure all perimeters are secure and in good order and check them regularly. Lock gates and turn the hinges or cap them so that the gate cannot be lifted off.
• If an entrance is not used regularly consider putting an obstruction in front of it such as a tree trunk or concrete block.
• In the past offenders have been utilising existing stock pens or hurdles in the field to catch the sheep on some incidents. Consider if it is it possible to remove these and use temporary hurdles which you can take with you when needed.
• Ask people living nearby and those who you know pass the field such as dog walkers, horse riders, cyclists, if water nearby anglers, to keep an eye on your livestock and let you know if they see anything of concern.   If they witness a crime to call the police straight away.
• Livestock signs as pictured are available from Warwickshire Police, available by sending an email to carol.cotterill1@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk with your details.
• Put Rural Watch signs on the gates showing you are in a police run watch scheme and sign up to receive alerts so that you can be kept informed on incidents and any suspicious vehicles, this can be done by going onto our website www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk or sending an email to Carol as above.