Barn Burglary Suspect Arrested

Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended an address in Southam with officers from E Shift Response.

A 47 year old male from Southam was arrested at the address on suspicion of a rural barn burglary in the Hatton area on the 6th September 2022.

Once in custody RCT officers conducted two section 18 searches at premises connected to the male. Officers from Stratford Police, Southam Police and the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce assisted with gaining entry to premises.

During the search of premises in the Gaydon area, a number of stolen items were identified by the RCT and recovered. These items were subsequently linked to a further two rural barn and outbuilding burglaries in the Alverson, Pathlow areas.

As part of the investigation 3 trailers were also recovered along with any tools or equipment associated with committing crime.

The suspect was further arrested in custody on suspicion of the further two burglaries and interviewed.

During the evening the RCT were able to return any property identified at stolen to their rightful owners.