Archive for August 2025
Kubota Ride-on Mower Stolen in Shuttington, Tamworth
Crime ref: 23/37306/25 Sometime between 22:00hrs on 26th August and 07:00hrs 27th August, unknown offender(s) have broken a padlock to a location and stolen a Kubota Ride-on Mower.. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, may have seen the item being moved, or have any information including CCTV or dashcam footage that can…
Read MoreFly Tipping
The Rural Crime Team have recently received reports regarding Fly Tipping. Fly-tipping is illegal, bad for the environment and often a health hazard. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) estimates that clearing fly-tipped rubbish from the streets costs local councils £4 million a month. If you dump rubbish you will face a…
Read MoreAlert to Livestock Owners
This time last year in Warwickshire and nationally there was a rise in reports of sheep and lamb thefts, especially where lambs were coming up to weight. With many only realising they had sheep missing after getting their flock in to count or administer medicine. We would like to encourage farmers and anyone who keep…
Read MoreDamage Caused to Kinwarton Dovecote – Can You Help?
Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team officers are currently investigating a case of criminal damage to a scheduled monument in Warwickshire. Kinwarton Dovecote has stood within the parish of Kinwarton since the 14th century, and is currently being maintained by the National Trust. However a recent report of damage estimated to have happened between April 2025…
Read MoreReport Hare Coursing & Poaching
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team are carrying out regular, proactive high-visibility and covert patrols in areas affected by hare coursing. This work is part of the national Operation GALILEO, aimed at tackling illegal hare coursing across the country.If you are a farmer or landowner who has experienced hare coursing on your land, we encourage…
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