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Seized bikes and safer streets: Warwickshire Police Operation Undertook making a difference
Operation Undertook is the response by Warwickshire Police to motorbikes being ridden illegally and/or antisocially, causing fear and frustration in our communities. Thanks to intelligence submitted by residents via Warwickshire County Council’s ‘Dob ‘Em In’ scheme – an online reporting system set up by the council’s Community Safety team – the operation is already seeing…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team – Important Message to Dog Owners
With the weather getting warmer and the lighter evenings with us at last, Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness around livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. This is extremely important at present with heavily pregnant ewes and young lambs at foot out in…
Read MoreDamage Caused to Vehicle in Baginton
Between Saturday 01-FEB-2025 and Saturday 22-FEB-2025, unknown offender(s) have interfered with a silver Jaguar causing damage. The vehicle was parked outside a residential property on Church Road, Baginton. Did you see/hear anything? / Do you have CCTV/digital footage? If you have information relating to the above offence, please call/email Warwick Rural East SNT…
Read MoreOperation Galileo – Hare Coursing – Please Report It
Operation Galileo Warwickshire Police are working with forces around the country on Operation Galileo to address hare coursing and related crimes. Increased reports are received around this time of year on farm land. Please be vigilant. Coursing tends to happen on large flat areas of land. Be aware of a vehicle or number of vehicles…
Read MorePlea to Dog Owners re Livestock in Fields
We are now in an important part of the farming calendar with most sheep in the fields at present pregnant. If you own a dog(s) PLEASE keep them on a lead at all times if near to an area with livestock in. If your dog(s) are outside unsupervised at any time please ensure that they…
Read MoreQuad Bike/ATV Alert and Advice
If you have a quad bike or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) please take all necessary precautions to protect your vehicle and keep it secure. Review your security arrangements and take all necessary precautions. Please see the attached advice sheet for some tips and advice: Quad and ATV Advice sheet P 1 Quad and ATV Advice…
Read MoreUpdate to Warwickshire Police Agricultural Vehicles Dispensation Scheme Applications
Farmers in Warwickshire are reminded that those planning to move big combines or other oversized machinery on the road need to complete the Agricultural Vehicle Dispensation Scheme form which may be relevant, especially at harvest time. In normal circumstances, police must be notified at least 24 hours before vehicles more than 3m wide and/or with…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Team newsletter for your information: Newsletter Nov Dec 2024 1
Read MoreAppeal to Dog Owners
We have sadly had a further 2 reports of dogs attacking sheep causing injury and death. Please, if you are walking in the countryside near a field with any livestock in, especially sheep, PLEASE put your dog on a lead and keep under close control. If your dogs are let out at anytime in your…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Officers Respond to Loose Horse on Road
Whilst out on specialised training, officers heard horses hooves coming towards them. As it got nearer they saw a loose horse heading towards a major road. They immediately jumped into their vehicles, closed the road and caught the horse ensuring it was safe. The owner was identified and arranged to collect from the officers. The…
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