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Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter: Newsletter March 2023 1

Recently during the early hours of the morning the Rural Crime Team was contacted by one of their partners NaVCIS (National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service) who had received intelligence that two stolen quad bikes from Warwickshire were at a location near Cleeves Prior in Worcestershire. Officers from the team later met with NaVCIS, and supported…

We are unfortunately getting a number of sheep worrying incidents being reported, some sadly resulting in death and serious injury to the sheep.  This is particularly concerning at this time of year as most of the ewes in the fields are either heavily pregnant or have recently given birth and the lambs are very vulnerable.…

On 30th November 2022, Police were alerted to an incident of Hare-coursing in the Brinklow area. With the assistance of other departments, 3 x males were arrested, 3 x dogs seized, and 1 x vehicle seized. The follow on investigation was conducted by RCT officers and on 15th February the 3 males were charged with…

Equine crime prevention, including our trailer stickers will be available this Saturday (10th December) 10 to 2pm at Woodbine Riding School, Grandborough Fields Road, Grandborough. Advice on riding safely on the road, with fluorescents and other items available, plus information on reporting incidents via Operation Snap and tack marking available. Come and chat to your…

Warwickshire Police have received a number of calls regarding people being flagged down by a male asking for money for fuel or stating that he has his pregnant wife in the car and needs fuel. If you come across a similar situation please stay in your vehicle and keep it secure, including your window up. …

We have received a number of reports around the county of number plates being stolen by offenders. If you have your number plate(s) stolen, please report to the police in case it is used by the offender(s) in a crime. To help protect your number plates we have a limited supply of packs of anti-tamper…

Where possible, use a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 as you receive protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. You could get your money back if: The product or service is faulty The company you bought the product or service from breaks their contract with you The…

The Rural Crime Team have charged a 47 year old man from the Southam area to court for a barn burglary that occurred in the Hatton area in early September 2022. The investigation led the officers to locating stolen property from a number of other burglaries in the Warwickshire area which they  were pleased to…