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Posts by RURAL-WATCH

Car Seized by Rural Crime Team

As part of the work by the Rural Crime Team in Barnacle and Bulkington, covered by our officers PC PC Craig Purcell and PC Jenny May-Royle a car was seized this week.  The car being driven had enough mud and grass underneath it to catch the officers interest with local farmers reporting crop damage from vehicles. The vehicle…

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Horse Rugs and Bicycle Stolen in Baxterley

Sometime between 19.00hrs 28/11/20 and 12.15 hrs 29/11/20, unknown offenders entered a rural property in Baxterley and stole a number of horse rugs and an orange mountain bike. Rugs include: 6ft Brown with beige binding thick quilted stable rug with neck cover Heavy weight turnout blue with light blue binding with neck cover Black medium…

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Attempt to Enter Container in Priors Hardwick

Overnight (25th/26th November) unknown offenders attempted to enter a container in Priors Hardwick.  Entry was not gained and nothing taken however damage caused. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us…

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Burglary in Wootton Wawen

Some time between 11.30 hrs 23/11/20 and 13.45 hrs 24/11/20, unknown offender(s) entered a property in Wawensmere Road, Wootton Wawen.  It is not known at this time what has been taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV…

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Damage and Theft at Allotments in Bedworth

Some time between 17.00 hrs 24/11/20 and 08.00 hrs this morning (25/11/20), unknown offender(s) smashed into gates and broke into sheds at an allotment in Bedworth, a number of items were stolen including a defribulator. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their…

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Attempt Entry to Outbuildings Near Morton Bagot

At around midnight last night, a large bang was heard and upon inspection it was found that there had been an attempt to enter an outbuilding at a location near Morton Bagot.  No entry was gained and nothing taken.  Officers responded but it is believed the offenders had made off, no vehicle seen. If you…

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Arrest in Atherstone by Proactive Patrol

Last night local officers from Atherstone continued the overnight pro active crime initiative stopped a vehicle on the outskirts of Atherstone that was believed to be linked to crime. Officers arrested the occupant who is well known to police for breaching bail offences and he is currently in police custody.

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Advice on Crime Prevention re Dogs

Microchip, photograph and register. There are a number of ways that you can help protect your dogs: (some info from Glos Pol) -Keep an ID tag on your dog at all times (your surname, mobile number and address only) -Secure gates using bolts at the top and bottom, along with a heavy-duty padlock and gate…

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National Road Safety Week

Warwickshire Police and partners carried out a range of activities during national Road Safety Week between 16 to 22 November to support the important theme No Need to Speed set by BRAKE the road safety charity to remind everyone of how the speed they travel affects other people. Sergeant Shaun Bridle said “During 2019, the…

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