Archive for May 2024
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Theft of Caravans in South Rugby Area
During the last few days there has been 3 x reports of caravans being taken in the South Rugby Area: Crime Ref: 23/19404/24 Some time between 22.00 hrs on 10/5/24 and 07.00 hrs on 11/5/24 unknown offenders stole a Swift Sterling Eccles Sport caravan from Bretford. Crime Ref: 23/19697/24 Sometime between 20.30 hrs on 11/5/24…
Read MoreAlert re Manitou Telehandlers
We have been made aware of Manitou telehandlers being targeted in the Leicestershire area close to the Warwickshire border. If you have this type of equipment please review your security and report any suspicious activity. If you have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please either email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk or contact the…
Read MoreTwo Men Sentenced Following Fly Tipping in Meriden and Fen End
On 10 May, two men were sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. This was thanks to a joint investigation between Warwickshire Police and Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services Team. Ionut Bancunlea, 33 of Claremont Road in Smethwick, pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste…
Read MoreConcern for Dogs Left in Vehicles in Hot Weather
Warwickshire Police have had a number of reports of dogs left in vehicles in recent days during the hot weather causing members of the public to have concern for their welfare. Many people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But…
Read MoreTheft From Van in Mappleborough Green
Crime Ref: 23/19260/24 At around 01.00 hrs on 10/5/24, unknown offender(s) gained entry to a van in Mappleborough Green and stole items from within. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information or footage that could assist the police with their inquiries, please either email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk, advise online at www.warwickshire.police.uk…
Read MoreNumber Plates Stolen From Vehicle in Dordon
Crime ref: 23/19297/24 Some time between 16.30 hrs on 9/5/24 and 05.00 hrs on 10/5/24, unknown offenders(s) stole the front and rear number plates from a vehicle parked on The Shortwoods, Dordon. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information or footage that could assist the police with their inquiries,…
Read MoreOperation Recall – Raising Awareness to Livestock Worrying and Responsible Dog Ownership
As the good weather is here at last and the grass is beginning to grow, it is great to see the fields with livestock in, especially new born and young of all kinds of animals. Sadly we are also receiving reports of livestock worrying, including deaths and injury due to attacks by dogs on all…
Read MoreNuneaton Rogue Roofer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Nuneaton and Leamington Spa Residents
A rogue roofer has pleaded guilty to fraud following a successful investigation and prosecution undertaken by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards. At Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday 8th May 2024, roofer Darren Bullaman Lee (age 27 of Gilfil Road, Hill Top, Nuneaton) pleaded guilty to four offences under the Fraud Act 2006. His victims live in…
Read MoreQuad Bike Stolen in Stockton
Inc 114 of 9/5/24 Unknown offender(s) forced entry to a secure outbuilding at a property on Tomlow Road, Stockton and stole a red Honda quad bike. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, may have seen the quad bike being moved or have any information or footage that could assist the police with…
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