Archive for July 2020
Garage Entered in Kingsbury
Overnight (15th/16th July), unknown offender(s) forced entry to a garage on Sorrel Drive, Kingsbury. A search was made inside but nothing is believed to have been taken. 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 108…
Read MoreQuad and Mule Stolen in Brailles
Overnight unknown offender(s) entered a rural property in Brailles and stole a red Honda quad bike and a green Kawasaki mule ATV. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please call 101 and refer to inc 65 of 16/7/20 or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk. For…
Read MoreVan Incidents in North Warwickshire
During the night of the 15th/16th July, we had a number of incidents reported of offenders attempting to enter vans causing damage or forcing entry and stealing the contents. Please be vigilant and if you have a van review your security and consider the tips in our advice sheet Van Security and on our websites…
Read MoreProperty Entered in Maxstoke
At around 02.30 hrs this morning (16/7/20), 3 x unknown offenders entered a property on Church Lane, Maxstoke and entered a shed where they moved tools. They were disturbed and made off, nothing taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area of have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101…
Read MoreMan Jailed for Falsely Imprisoning and Raping a Woman in Nuneaton
A man who falsely imprisoned and raped a woman in her 60s has been given a 17-and-a-half-year sentence. Mark Conway, aged 54 of no fixed abode, was sentenced yesterday (Tuesday 14 July) at Warwick Crown Court, for rape, false imprisonment and assault by penetration. Conway had previously pleaded guilty to the offences, which occurred at…
Read MoreAdvice on Purchasing Caravans and Motorhomes
Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…
Read MoreDo You Know of a Planned Illegal Rave?
Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.
Read MoreRugby Distraction Burglary Arrests
Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…
Read MoreNew Farm Worker Welfare App Launched to Address Modern Slavery Concerns
The Farm Work Welfare App (FWWA) is a new tool to help rural employers tackle labour abuse and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sector. The launch of the app, which has been developed by The Clewer Initiative, will coincide with the summer harvesting season when there is huge pressure on the…
Read MoreTheft From Van in Pailton
Some time overnight (13th/14th July) unknown offender(s) have forced entry to a van on Lutterworth Road, Pailton and stole a hedge cutter. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have possible CCTV or SatNav footage or any information that could assist the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to…
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