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Archive for September 2020

Sheep Missing From Charlecote

A pure white texel cross 18 month old ewe, with 2 x black dots on right ear and a scab on her back has gone missing from a field in Charlecote.  This happened sometime between 11.30am yesterday (19/9/20) and 9.30am this morning (20/9/20). If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information…

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Rogue Trader Alert

Warwickshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 90s from North Warwickshire almost fell victim to a rogue trader scam. The suspect approached the woman and agreed to cut her hedge for £60. When he finished he demanded £2000 and stood over her until she wrote the cheque. Fortunately the woman quickly contacted the…

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Domestic Abuse Information

Get help for domestic abuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger. If you can’t speak & are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator & when prompted, dial 55 to connect to police, who will help. Refuge Warwickshire can also provide support on 0800 408 1552 #YouAreNotAlone

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JCB Roller and Mini Digger Recovered by Rural Crime Team

Working with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS), PC Andy Hoey from the Rural Crime Team  recovered a stolen JCB roller that was located in the Grendon area of North Warwickshire.  Datatag markings were examined and the owners notified of the recovery.  The roller had been stolen from Nuneaton a number of days earlier.…

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Burglaries in Bishops Itchington

Unknown offender(s) have entered two properties in Bishops Itchington in the last few days; untidy search made, it is not known at this time what has been taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please…

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Suspicious Activity Reported in Snitterfield

Two males have been reported seen going into a field and taking photos of a horse near Snitterfield, they left in a silver saloon type car.  No offences have happened and the horses are fine.  Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously near horses or livestock please report to the police. We recommend that…

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Quad Bikes and Tools Stolen in Marston

Some time between 16.00 hrs on the 13/9/20 and 18.00 hrs 14/9/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry to sheds at a rural property in Marston and stole 2 x quad bikes, ladders and tools. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible…

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Stolen Motorhome Recovered by Local Officers

Whilst working with partners in the Hartshill area, PC Hughes from the local Policing Team saw a motorhome parked up. The vehicle had distinctive characteristics which PC Hughes remembered from a recent alert that had gone out from another force area. Upon checking the vehicle details it was confirmed as stolen and recovered with assistance…

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Theft From Farms and Recovery of Property in South Warwickshire

Over the last week, the south of our county has been hit fairly hard with the theft of several ATV’s, quad bikes, off road motorcycles and power tools. The team have been out at all times targeting those responsible and searching to recover the stolen items. During late evening patrols, PC King from the Rural Crime…

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Three Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary and Criminal Damage

In the early hours of Monday 14th September, officers from the Rural Crime Team, whilst making enquiries in Stratford, witnessed 5 males enter the old British Home Stores building on Bridge Street, Stratford upon Avon. PC Purcell and PC Steventon attended the area and conducted an initial search but it became apparent that the males were in the building and…

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