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North Warwickshire Rural Area

Motorbike Stolen in Curdworth

Some time between 14.00 hrs and 20.00 hrs yesterday (22/8/20), unknown offender(s) entered a property  in Orchard Close, Curdworth and stole a green Yamaha motorbike, registration ending EUP. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage,…

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Arrests and Stolen Vehicle Recovered

Overnight OPU officers worked alongside Leicestershire Police and CMPG (Central Motorway Police Group) colleagues to recover this BMW only hours after it was stolen. Prior to this the 3 suspects had been stopped on the M40 and arrested from a further stolen vehicle. SE

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Operation Mouldboard

This week officers from the OPU have taken part in Operation Mouldboard. This is a pro-active policing operation to target vehicles that are committing ‘construction and use’ offences on Warwickshire’s road network. We have utilised a number of sites across the county and dealt with a vast number of vehicles that were found to be…

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Attempt Entry at Property in Water Orton

Some time between 20.00hrs 21/8/20 and 08.00 hrs today (22/8/20) unknown offender(s) attempted to access a garage at a property on Watton Lane, Water Orton. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please contact us by…

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Warwickshire Police Increase Rural Crime Team

Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team, which was launched in October 2019, has now almost doubled in size thanks to increased investment by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, funded through the Council Tax precept. Three additional officers have been recruited into the team and with a further vacancy due to be filled shortly. This takes…

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Man Charged with Drug Offences in Atherstone

Emanuel Arang Awet, 31, of Cedars Avenue, Birmingham has been charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of heroin with intent to supply, possession of cannabis and assaulting an emergency worker. He was arrested after plain clothed officers from Warwickshire Police Proactive CID stopped him in Tonnes Court Yard, Atherstone yesterday…

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Theft From Shed in Hartshill

Unknown offender(s) have entered a secure shed on Nuneaton Road, Hartshill and stolen a rotavator. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please contact us by either advising us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, by email to…

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Vehicle Stolen in Maxstoke

Sometime between 21.30 hrs yesterday and 08.30 hrs this morning, unknown offender(s) entered a secure garage at a rural property on Arnolds Lane, Maxstoke and stole a grey Landrover, registration ending FGO.  A Husqavarna lawnmower  was also taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with…

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Prevent – An Introduction – Important Information

Groomers of all kinds prey on feelings of stress and isolation to exploit vulnerable individuals, both online and offline. Prevent provides local safeguarding support to those targeted by terrorist influences. Watch the full video to see how it works on the ground: https://youtu.be/Otc2eaRY32s

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Crime Prevention Advice re Allotments

There has been a number of thefts from sheds and at allotments around the county. Please see the attached advice sheets and review your security.  Where ever possible do not leave tools and valuable items in unattended locations, property mark everything and liaise with your local policing team, reporting any suspicious behaviour. Advice sheets – Allotment_Advice, Shed…

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