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Police and Crime Commissioners Award – Do You Have Someone You Would Like to Nominate
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Award for Excellence in Policing and Community Safety is recognising of outstanding and sustained work in support of the ambitions of the objectives of the Warwickshire Police and Crime Plan. Launched in 2017, the annual award is open to police officers, PCSOs, police staff and volunteers as well as members…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Targets Rural Crime in Tri-force Operation
Warwickshire Police has taken part in a tri-force operation with Northamptonshire Police and Leicestershire Police overnight 16/17 August to disrupt and deter criminals targeting rural areas along the A5 corridor and rural communities in the Rugby area. As a result of the operation; 15 vehicles were stopped and checked in the Rugby rural area…
Read MoreArrest Made Following Joint Force Operation by Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Police Following Sheep Incidents
One person has been arrested in the West Midlands as police raided four addresses as part of an investigation into the slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep. Officers from Northamptonshire Police and Warwickshire Police executed warrants at…
Read MoreLeicestershire Incident of 20 Sheep Killed
We have been made aware of an incident in Leicestershire this week, where 20 ewes have been killed and butchered in their field in Cotesbach near Harborough. If you own sheep or any other livestock or live near to a field with them in please be vigilant and report anyone in the field acting suspiciously…
Read MoreWarwickshire Horse Watch Meeting
Horse Watch Meeting The next Warwickshire Horse Watch meeting is on Monday 15th July, 7.30pm at Warwickshire Police Leek Wootton. Gate signs and trailer stickers available for free on the night. If you are interested in becoming a HW Ambassador please come along and help us assist other horse owners in your area. Information on…
Read MorePolice Alert to Burglaries Due to Insecure Windows
Warwickshire Police warn that they have had several burglaries over recent days where where offenders have gained entry through unsecure windows. Leaving windows open presents opportunities for criminals. Advice from the Police is: •Ensure all your windows and doors are locked when you go out and go to bed – don’t forget, burglars can squeeze…
Read MoreStolen ATV and Quad Bike Recovered
Unknown offenders entered a farm at Binton and stole a Kubota ATV. Police were immediately called and were assisted by NPAS. The ATV had a tracker on it which when activated assisted officers to its hidden location. During the same night a Honda quad bike and ATV were stolen from a farm in Haselor. Following…
Read MoreButcher Jailed for Fraudulent Labelling of Foreign Meat Claiming “Best British”
April 29, 2019 Warwickshire Butcher Simon Drust, of St Johns Close, Studley (51), owner/director of the Meat Shack in Studley has been given a two years and nine months jail sentence for fraudulent trading and making false representations, contrary to the Companies Act 2006 & Fraud Act 2006 respectively. The Meat Shack (Studley) Limited was…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Ask Rural Communities to be Vigilant Following Recent Sheep Thefts and Deaths
Warwickshire Police and partners are urging rural communities to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, after a number of incidents of sheep being stolen and illegally butchered in the county. Since 1 January 2019, 80 sheep or lambs have been reported butchered in fields and 29 sheep or lambs have been reported stolen from…
Read MoreImportance of Reporting a Crime
This toolbox was found by a member of the public and reported to the police. It’s was booked into our property system and no owner was identified. We do this by searching our crime recording systems and checking for matching reports where tool boxes have been taken. Prior to this tool box being sent for…
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