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North Warwickshire Rural Area

Theft From Shed in Hartshill

Some time between 11/8/20 and 08.00 hrs 12/8/20, unknown offender(s) broke into a shed at a property on Castle View, Hartshill and stole a number of garden related power tools.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please email us at…

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Horse Tack and Equipment Stolen in Baxterley

Overnight unknown offender(s) have entered outbuildings at a property on Main Road, Baxterley and stolen horse tack, a mower and other items.    If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please advise us online at…

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Driver and Passenger Arrested by Officers

This vehicle was spotted by OPU Officers and believed to be cloned. Suspicions were proved to be correct when it rammed a Police vehicle and failed to stop. A short pursuit followed and the driver was quickly out skilled and stopped. Both the driver and passenger are now spending some time at Her Majesty’s pleasure whilst Officers…

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OPU and Vehicle Crime Team Work Together to Catch Offenders

On Wednesday afternoon Warwickshire Police OPU Officers assisted the South Warwickshire Vehicle Crime Team with a stop on this Vauxhall Insignia in Leamington Spa town centre. The vehicle and occupants were linked to a number of bank card thefts across the West Mercia area. The offenders are suspected of targeting vulnerable people at Cash Points making a…

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Fly Tipping at Maxstoke

A large quantity of waste has been fly tipped on Stoney Lane, Maxstoke, reported on Friday 7/8/20).  If you saw anyone of have any information that could assist the council and police in their enquiries please advise us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, email us at ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk or call the council on 01827 715341.

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Three Arrests as Part of Week-Long Crackdown on Telephone Fraud

Three men have been arrested as part of a week of action against telephone fraud led by the Warwickshire Police Economic Crime Unit. On Tuesday (4 August), a 44-year-old man from Wednesbury, West Midlands was arrested on suspicion of Fraud and money laundering. This was in connection with an incident in November 2019 where an…

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Looking to Book a Holiday

Be vigilant of “too good to be true” offers/prices on flights or accommodation as it could be a scam. Make sure you read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate. Always use the secure payment methods recommended by reputable online retailers and don’t accept requests to pay separately via bank…

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Theft From Sheds in Meriden

Unknown offender(s) have entered sheds at a property in Meriden, possibly in the early hours of this morning (10/8/20) and stole a hedge trimmer, leaf blowers and hedge cutters.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please advise us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk, email us at ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk…

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Car Taken in Baddesley Ensor

Some time between 20.00 hrs on the 8/8/20 and 10.30 hrs on the 9/8/20, unknown offender(s) took an insecure vehicle from St Nicholas Estate, Baddesley Ensor, registration ending RWK.  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, please either…

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