North Warwickshire Rural Area
Alert re Manitou Telehandlers
We have been made aware of Manitou telehandlers being targeted in the Leicestershire area close to the Warwickshire border. If you have this type of equipment please review your security and report any suspicious activity. If you have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please either email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk or contact the…
Read MoreTwo Men Sentenced Following Fly Tipping in Meriden and Fen End
On 10 May, two men were sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. This was thanks to a joint investigation between Warwickshire Police and Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services Team. Ionut Bancunlea, 33 of Claremont Road in Smethwick, pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste…
Read MoreConcern for Dogs Left in Vehicles in Hot Weather
Warwickshire Police have had a number of reports of dogs left in vehicles in recent days during the hot weather causing members of the public to have concern for their welfare. Many people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But…
Read MoreNumber Plates Stolen From Vehicle in Dordon
Crime ref: 23/19297/24 Some time between 16.30 hrs on 9/5/24 and 05.00 hrs on 10/5/24, unknown offenders(s) stole the front and rear number plates from a vehicle parked on The Shortwoods, Dordon. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information or footage that could assist the police with their inquiries,…
Read MoreOperation Recall – Raising Awareness to Livestock Worrying and Responsible Dog Ownership
As the good weather is here at last and the grass is beginning to grow, it is great to see the fields with livestock in, especially new born and young of all kinds of animals. Sadly we are also receiving reports of livestock worrying, including deaths and injury due to attacks by dogs on all…
Read MoreNuneaton Rogue Roofer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Nuneaton and Leamington Spa Residents
A rogue roofer has pleaded guilty to fraud following a successful investigation and prosecution undertaken by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards. At Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday 8th May 2024, roofer Darren Bullaman Lee (age 27 of Gilfil Road, Hill Top, Nuneaton) pleaded guilty to four offences under the Fraud Act 2006. His victims live in…
Read MoreStolen Property Recovered by Rural Crime Team – Do You Recognise Any Items?
Please help us find the owners of this stolen property. The Rural Crime Team have recovered a significant amount of power tools, batteries and generators from a location. Having returned some of the larger items (not pictured) to their rightful owners they are now in the process of trying reunite tens of thousands of pounds…
Read MoreVehicle Security Advice
Please see the attached advice sheet that has a number of tips and advice to help and assist vehicle owners. More information is available at www.warwickshire.police.uk. If you see anyone acting suspiciously please report to the police. Vehicle Crime Prevention Advice Warwickshire Police
Read MoreDo You Recognise this Dog?
Inc 159 of 17/4/24 Do you recognise this dog? It has been seen running loose in the Mancetter area. Police would like to speak to the owner, if you recognise it and have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please either email ruralcrimeteam@warwickshire.police.uk, call 101 and refer to the incident number…
Read MoreMale Arrested and Charged re a Burglary in Gun Hill
A male has been arrested and charged with a burglary in Gun Hill earlier in the month. He appeared in court and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance.
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