Archive for February 2021
Rural Crime Team Specials Arrest Male in Wishaw
Whilst out patrolling in the villages and rural areas in North Warwickshire, the Special Constables from the Rural Crime Team arrested a male on Thursday 25th February for possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis) after he ran off from officers in Wishaw. Two quad bikes, a motorcycle and a car also…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Recover Stolen Saddles
Earlier this week the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team were contacted and provided with a lead by a determined victim of crime in the North of the county that showed a very similar saddle to one of two stolen from them in a farm burglary back in October 2020. Following this lead, officers were able…
Read MoreOperation Snap
You can help make Warwickshire’s roads safer by submitting any dashcam or GoPro footage you have captured as evidence that could be used to prosecute someone for a moving traffic offence such as using a phone whilst driving to Operation Snap. For more information go to our website at www.warwickshire.police.uk
Read MoreBody Discovered in Canal at Bulkington
Warwickshire Police have confirmed that a body has been discovered in the canal near Bulkington Road, Bedworth. The death is being treated as unexplained at this time. Police are appealing to the person flying the drone over the site of the discovery to stop, out of respect for the deceased and their next of kin.…
Read MoreOffender Sent to Prison Following Arrest by Officers From the South Warwickshire Vehicle Crime Team
Camilla Lewitt, 28, of no fixed abode has been sent to prison for nine months after admitting to 16 vehicle offences in Leamington and Warwick. The offences were committed in January and in February. Lewitt was arrested by officers from the South Warwickshire Vehicle Crime Team after being identified on CCTV. PC Callum Howell from…
Read MorePolice Appeal – Can You Help?
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a roadside assault yesterday afternoon. At around 4.45pm, a collision took place on the A446 (near to junction 9 of the M42 and The Belfry), involving an HGV and a recovery vehicle. While the road was blocked, the driver of the recovery vehicle is reported to have got…
Read MoreBody Found in Search for Missing Warwick Woman
Officers searching for missing Warwick woman Susan O’Callaghan have this afternoon (Tuesday) found a body in Hill Wootton. Although formal identification is yet to take place, the body is believed to be that of the 56-year-old who was reported missing earlier today. The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and Susan’s next…
Read MorePolice Appeal for Information Relating to Incident in Hurley
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses or information after two males attempted to steal a dog from near Atherstone at the weekend. At around 10.15pm on Sunday, a man was walking his Staffordshire Bull Terrier on the ‘Black Path’ in Hurley (near to Meadow Road) when he was approached by two unknown males. One of…
Read MorePolice Advice on Cable Ties Not Linked to Dog Thefts
Warwickshire Police have been made aware of rumours on social media that cable ties are being put on lampposts to alert thieves to houses with expensive dogs. We can confirm we are not aware of any such incidents in Warwickshire. The Police have seen a number of dog theft offences in the county recently (a…
Read MoreOfficers Charge Woman Following Investigations Into Vehicle Crime in Warwick and Leamington
Officers investigating vehicle crime in Warwick and Leamington have charged a 28-year-old woman of no fixed abode with four counts of theft from a motor vehicle, two counts of attempted theft from a motor vehicle and 10 counts of vehicle interference. The offences occurred in January and February. She will appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court…
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