Bee Hive Stolen in Ashow

Inc 214 of 11/4/21

Some time between 15.30 hrs 10/4/21 and 08.00 hrs 11/4/21, unknown offender(s) have stolen a sky blue and brown bee hive with bees inside from a location in Ashow.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, by email to ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, referring to the incident number stated. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime prevention tips for owners of bee hives:

• Site them away from the road, footpath or public area.
• Where possible shield them from view.
• Visibly mark the hive so it stands out if taken with unique markings, postcode or other differentiating identification.
• Invisibly mark the hive with a forensic solution so if you see it offered for sale or at another location you can prove it is your property.    Keep a record of where it is marked, the ID used, plus take a photograph.
• Consider installing a tracker in the hive with an alert facility if it is moved.
• Where possible fix the hive so it cannot be easily moved.
• If properties overlook where the hives are ask the occupants to keep an eye on them and report any suspicious activity to the police.
• If a hive is taken advise local bee keepers and other people in the area with an interest so that they can be vigilante and advise if they see it anywhere.