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Archive for October 2020

Van Driver Arrested by Rural Crime Team Officers

PC Craig Purcell and PC Andy Steventon started early this morning following reports of concerns in the Gaydon area.  As they were patrolling the area they stopped the pictured transit van on the B4100 in the village.  They already knew that the insurance policy had been obtained fraudulently from work they had done earlier in the morning. The Driver…

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Men Arrested as Stolen Motor Home Recovered in Water Orton

Three men have been arrested by police in Water Orton after officers on routine patrol in the early hours of Saturday (3 October) morning spotted a motor home that had been stolen from West Midlands. As officers approached the vehicle three men fled and were arrested following a lengthy foot chase. A 47-year-old man from…

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Alert to Telephone Fraud

Warwickshire Police are investigating three telephone fraud offences from yesterday targeting people in the Warwick district. Fraudsters telephoned residents claiming to be from the police and instructing them to withdraw or transfer money. REMEMBER – The police will never ask you to withdraw or transfer money. Please share this advice with friends, neighbours and family. If you…

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Vehicle Entered in Bubbenhall

Some time between 9.15 hrs and 12.00 hrs today (6/10/20), unknown offender(s) smashed a window and entered a vehicle parked on Ryton Road, Bubbenhall and stole a handbag and its contents. 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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Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary in Atherstone

Detectives are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in Stratton Street, Atherstone in the early hours of this morning (Monday 5 October). The incident occurred at around 1am when offenders armed with a knife and screwdrivers tried to gain access to a house. The occupants of the house were threatened with offenders demanding the…

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Ladders Stolen From Vehicle in Dordon

Some time between 16.00 hrs on 4/10/20 and 07.30 hrs this morning (5/10/20), unknown offender(s) stole a set of triple ladders from a vehicle parked in Long Street, Dordon. 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 contact us…

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Theft From Van in Wood End

Some time between 01.00 hrs and 05.00 hrs yesterday morning (3/10/20), unknown offender(s) broke into a van in Wood End and stole a red Honda suitcase generator. 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 contact us by…

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Theft From Vehicle in Coleshill

Some time during yesterday evening (3/10/20), unknown offender(s) entered a car in Griffin Close, Coleshill and stole tools and a number of items. 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 contact us by either advising us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk,…

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