Posts by RURAL-WATCH
Burglary in Broadwell
Inc 210 of 11/5/21 Some time between 12.oo hrs and 13.45 hrs today (11/5/21), unknown offender(s) have entered a property in Broadwell and stole a number of items. 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…
Read MoreTwo Suspected Rogue Traders Arrested in Rugby
Two men from Northamptonshire have been arrested by officers investigating an alleged incident involving rogue traders in Rugby. The arrests happened after neighbours raised concerns that a man in his 80s was been asked to pay thousands of pounds for roof work that didn’t need doing. It is alleged the suspects approached the victim at…
Read MoreWildlife Officers Investigate Death of a Red Kite
Wildlife Crime Officers from the Rural Crime Team are investigating the death of a Red Kite discovered in a field near to Caldecote Lane, Nuneaton on Wednesday 28th April. Raptor Persecution is one of the National Wildlife Crime Units priorities in the UK . Red Kites were on the verge of extinction following decades of…
Read MoreStolen Motorhome Seized by Rural Crime Team
Rural Crime Team officers seized this Fiat Ducato Bessacarr motorhome last week near Shipston On Stour. Officers suspicions were raised when several markings on the vehicle had been tampered with or completely removed. A further indepth inspection was required by specialist officers from the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service #navcis. During the inspection, several anomalies were found and…
Read MoreStolen Dog Reunited with Owner
Officers from Rugby Safer Neighbourhood Team were delighted to reunite Blossom, a stolen Cockapoo puppy, with her owners at Rugby police station yesterday (6 May 2021).Responding to a report of a dog in the road, officers from Rugby Safer Neighbourhood Team recovered a puppy near Ryton Pools, Bubbenhall. The puppy was taken to the vet…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Continue to Expand Specialist Skills to Address Rural Crime
The Rural Crime Team continues to expand the specialist skills of the team with the use of new equipment and expertise. In the past month, two Rural Officers and three officers from the Rural Specials have been trained on the two drones purchased for the team by local authorities in North Warwickshire Borough, Stratford and…
Read MoreRacing Bike Stolen in Long Itchington
Inc 163 of 7/5/21 At approximately 02.30 hrs unknown offender(s) went into the rear garden of a property in Long Itchington and forced entry to a shed where they stole a blue and white carbon fibre men’s racing bike. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the…
Read MoreQuad Bike Stolen in Over Whitacre
Inc 366 of 5/5/21 Unknown offender(s) have stole a modified quad bike with a silver back from a rural property on the Atherstone Road, Over Whitacre. 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…
Read MoreFarm Gates Stolen in No Mans Heath/Austrey Area
Inc 195 of 6/5/21 Overnight (5th/6th May), unknown offender(s) stole 3 x 14ft galvanised farm gates from fields around the No Mans Heath/Austrey area. 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…
Read MoreYoung Hedge Plants Stolen in Austrey
Inc 176 of 6/5/21 Overnight on 2nd/3rd May, unknown offender(s) stole 36 metres of new hedge plants, canes and covers from a rural location on the outskirts of Austrey. 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…
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