Farm & Equine Only County

Over the last twelve months Warwickshire Police have been working in partnership with neighbouring Forces to investigate a series of sheep butchery and theft offences across the Midlands. There were a total of 22 incidents recorded in 2019 by Warwickshire Police alone under the Operation name Hillman. We have previously posted results from last year…

Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team newsletter for March 2020:

In recent weeks, several homes in the county have been broken into in an attempt to steal car keys and vehicles from properties. The Police always encourage people to be vigilant with their vehicle security and take on board the below crime prevention measures in a bid to deter thieves:     – keep your…

  The Police will NEVER send someone in to your home to collect money or ask you to transfer funds out of your account.   Please ensure your relatives, friends and neighbours know this, especially if they may be vulnerable to this type of crime.

We’ve seen a recent spate in catalytic converter thefts. Most vehicles have catalytic converters, which can be stolen for the value of the metal or illegally re-sold. Thieves tend to target hybrid cars as the value of their converter is higher while vans/4x4s have a larger ground clearance meaning they are more easily accessible. The…

Warwickshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit supported by OPU have arrested two men, aged 23 years old from London on suspicion of theft from vehicle and going equipped and a 28 year old from Stratford upon Avon  on suspicion of theft – other following a roads policing operation this morning 29 January 2020 on the A452 and A46…

Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. Stop: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. Challenge: Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. Protect: Contact your…

Three men have appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court charged with conspiracy to steal over a series of illegal sheep butchery offences across Northamptonshire this summer. Robert Iordan, aged 23, Florin Nutu, aged 35, and Voirel Manu, aged 38, all from Birmingham, are charged with conspiracy to steal in relation to the slaughter and illegal butchery…