North Warwickshire Rural Area
Scammers take advantage of COVID-19
Warwickshire County Council is warning residents that fraudsters are taking advantage of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic to scam vulnerable people. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where the virus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800K. Ten of these reports were made by victims that…
Read MoreVehicle Entered in Atherstone
Overnight (18th/19th March), unknown offender(s) broke the window to a vehicle on Stafford Street, Atherstone and entered the glove box, it is not believed anything has been taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to…
Read MoreWarwickshire County Council Request Re COVID-19
COVID-19 Community-Led Support Groups Warwickshire County Council is aware that a large number of community-led support groups, many of them informal groups, are emerging in response to COVID-19. These groups are providing invaluable local support and we’re keen to know about, engage and communicate with them. If you are providing community led-support we would be…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Working Closely with Partners, Planning Ahead and Committed to Keeping People Safe in the County
Warwickshire Police is working closely with partners, planning ahead and committed to keeping people safe in the county. This is the message from the force’s Chief Constable as he also praised the immense efforts of the county’s health colleagues and the local volunteers who are stepping forward to help support the most vulnerable and those…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Over Whitacre
Some time between 17.00 hrs on 15/3/20 and 20.30 hrs on the 16/3/20, unknown offender(s) entered a farm on Nuneaton Road, Over Whitacre and stole a number of 2 big socket sets and a rechargeable grease gun. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police…
Read MoreTips to Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Secure
Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe. 1. Always lock it Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Bentley
Some time between 01.00 hrs and 03.00 hrs yesterday (16/3/20), three offenders forced entry to outbuildings at a farm in Bentley and stole a number of power tools then made off in a car they had parked further down the lane. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that…
Read MoreOfficers From Specials Tasking Team Make Arrest Following Abandoned Vehicle in Birchmoor
Last night officers from the Specials Tasking Team were on patrol throughout the north of the county, focusing on vehicle crime amongst others. After coming across a parked van in Birchmoor whereby the driver had left their lights on, further inquiries were made to ascertain the owner and save them from a flat battery in…
Read MoreFarm House Entered in Galley Common
Some time between 13.00 hrs and 19.30 hrs on the 15/3/20, unknown offender(s) entered a farm in Galley Common. The house was entered and damage was also caused to a vehicle on the property. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries…
Read MoreParts Taken From Corsa Cars in Water Orton
Sometime between 22.00 hrs on the 15/3/20 and 06.30 hrs on the 16/3/20, unknown offender(s) stole parts, including bonnets and from one vehicle also the bumper, headlights and number plates etc from two Corsa cars parked on Orton Close, Water Orton. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police…
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