Archive for June 2020
County Lines – Can You Help With the Missing Piece?
Warwickshire Police need your help to tackle county lines drug crime, you are our eyes and ears in the community. Please look out for the signs of county lines and report it to us. County lines is a term used to describe gangs transporting drugs from bigger cities into smaller towns. It’s a national problem involving…
Read MoreAdvice Issued Following Rise in Keyless Vehicle Thefts
We are reminding vehicle owners to be vigilant following a number of keyless thefts across the county. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in small sports/high performance Hatchback-type vehicles and Transit style vans being stolen from properties in Warwickshire. As a force, we strive to do all we can to protect those in…
Read MoreImportant Contact Numbers for Support Regarding Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can be experienced irrespective of gender, age, sexuality or ethnicity. Help is available: Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 The Mix (for under 25s) – 0808 808 4994 National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Read MoreBe Alert When Working From Home
Criminals will take advantage of people working from home by pretending to be from IT departments or software providers claiming to offer tech support. They often persuade you to download software onto your computer and trick you into revealing your personal or financial information. It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore these requests. Always contact…
Read MoreAwareness to Modern Slavery Issues and Labour Exploitation
Webinar – Labour abuse: An insight into potential exploitation taking place on your doorstep Labour exploitation is the most common type of abuse reported in the UK. This ranges from underpayment of basic pay; unsafe working conditions; through to forced labour, servitude and slavery. The Skills and Education Group is running a free online webinar…
Read MoreTheft From Garage in Atherstone
Sometime between 18.00 hrs 23/6/20 and 12.00 hrs 26/6/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry to a garage at a property on Friary Road, Atherstone. Power tools and a red Honda generator were taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call…
Read MoreThree Lambs Found Dead Near Beausale
Sometime between 17.00 and 19.00 hrs on 18th June, three lambs were chased into fencing in a field near Beausale. Two were found dead and the third later had to be put down. A footpath runs through the field. If you were in the area around this time and saw anything or have any information…
Read MoreDistraction Burglary in Bishops Tachbrook
At around 11.00 hrs this morning (26/6/20), a male saying he was the gas man visited a property in Bishops Tachbrook and asked to check the radiators in the house. After he had left, it was later found that items were missing from the property. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or may have CCTV footage of…
Read MoreBurglary in Great Wolford
Some time between 12 noon and 14.00 hrs yesterday (25/6/20), unknown offender(s) forced entry to a property in Great Wolford and after an untidy search stole a number of items. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or…
Read MoreRemains of Sheep Found in Field Near Warwick
The remains of a sheep were found in a field near the river bank at Warwick on the 22nd June, it is believed the carcass may have been insitu for a couple of days. If you have seen anyone acting suspiciously in fields where livestock are in the area or have any information that could assist the police…
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