North Warwickshire Rural Area
Awareness Around Historic Sites and Monuments
An officer from our Rural Crime Team was shocked and saddened to attend a heritage crime at a very important church in our county, in a rural area. As well as causing criminal damage and theft inside and outside of the church the offenders had also smashed 700 year old pews. The community in the area are…
Read MoreCar Stolen in Kingsbury
Some time between 21.00hrs on the 26/8/20 and 12.30 hrs today (27/8/20), unknown offender(s) entered a property in Peartree Avenue, Kingsbury and stole keys which they then used to take a Renault Clio, registration ending XDR. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries,…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Found in Maize Field Being Stripped
This Land Rover Defender was stolen overnight and subsequently located and recovered near Warton. The Vehicle was in the process of being stripped in the middle of a maize field. We have recovered the majority of the vehicle’s parts, which were hidden within the field. Thankfully the suspects left behind their vehicle in their haste to…
Read MoreAppeal For Missing Man
Warwickshire Police are appealing to the public to help locate a missing man from Dordon. Officers are currently trying to locate 33-year-old Denholm Price, who was last seen on Sunday. Denholm is white, and is described as having a slim build with brown hair and facial stubble. He was last seen wearing blue shorts and a…
Read MoreCross County Roads Policing Operation Detects 39 Road Traffic Offences
Operations Patrol Unit Officers detected 39 offences and provided advice to 16 motorists during Warwickshire Police’s latest roads policing operation that started on Monday 17 August in Abbey Street, Nuneaton. The operation then progressed to Rugby, the M40 South Warwick Services before moving to their final location at M6 North Corley Services on Thursday 20…
Read MoreFarm Fire Safety Advice
Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue and the NFU have come together to promote the importance of Farm Fire Safety. Attached is a really useful leaflet with advice and information : Farm Fire Safety Leaflet v3_compressed. With harvest well underway please be aware of potential risks, the information that help the fire service if you need to call them and how…
Read MorePolice Warn of Scams re Holiday Bookings
Police warn that criminals are taking advantage of the increasing number of people opting for staycations by advertising “too good to be true” deals. Challenge – Could it be fake? If it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Always remember: Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate.…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn of Scams Relating to COVID 19
If you receive an email offering you financial help for Covid-19, please TakeFive – it could be a scam Always contact organisations such as government departments directly on a known number or email and avoid clicking on links or using the contact details contained. Watch the link below for further information: If you receive…
Read MoreMurder Investigation Launched Following the Death of a Woman in Lillington
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the death of a 54-year-old woman in Lillington this morning (Monday, 24 August). Police were called at 2.38am to a report of a disturbance at a property on Valley Road. Upon arrival, a woman with a serious head injury was discovered inside. Officers started CPR but…
Read MoreInvestigation into the Illegal Dumping of Tyres
Rural Crime Team Officers in the North of the County have been working alongside Leicestershire Police and the Local Authority following incidents of tyres being dumped in isolated rural locations. Fly Tipping tyres in particular is a selfish crime that costs the taxpayer and land owner thousands of pounds to remove. It affects everyone as…
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