Farm & Equine Only County

On Monday the Rural Crime Team spent the day working at an Operation on the Warwick M40 services alongside officers from OPU (Operation Patrol Unit) and with the assistance of NAVCIS and other partner agencies. The purpose of the Operation was to target potentially stolen caravans, trailers and plant machinery travelling along the motorway network. The team have access…

PC Craig Purcell and PC Andy Steventon were recently out patrolling the Bidford-Upon-Avon area in the early hours when we heard over the radio that response officers had located three people fishing on the River Avon near Luddington. As the officers approached one male decided he didn’t fancy hanging around so jumped in the river to get…

In partnership with the Home Office, Neighbourhood Watch have this week launched their new ‘Safety in Neighbours’ campaign which seeks to encourage communities to work together to keep their homes and neighbourhoods safe. It comes following the easing of lockdown restrictions, with more people being out and about, and is set to provide practical tools…

Thinking of going to an illegal rave? If so, stop & think. It is currently against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place other than in exceptional circumstances – these circumstances do not include raves. Protect yourself, your family and your community.  If you are aware of an illegal rave…

A survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers, including smallholders, pet pig keepers and hobby keepers, was launched on Monday 20th July by the UK government and devolved administrations. The survey forms part of the UK’s campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever. It aims to find out more about what…

Do you know a child or young person planning to attend an illegal rave? Have they asked you for a lift? Please don’t drop off or collect anyone from these events – they are unauthorised, unlicensed & often poorly organised making them un-safe to attend. If you are aware of any being organised please call…

Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…

Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…