North Warwickshire Rural Area
Advice for Farmers on Fire & Arson
As farmers start harvesting this summer, there is always the risk of fire from a number of areas and this is especially relevant this year with the very hot weather and dry ground that we have at present. In order to help and support farmers in Warwickshire, Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Officer, Warwickshire Police has…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Middleton
During the night, possibly between 21.00 hrs on 25/7/18 and 05.00 hrs on 26/7/18, unknown offender(s) entered a farm at Middleton and stole a bird feeder from the top of a poultry pen. The feeder has a red bottom and has a 1 litre capacity. A number of sheds were entered but nothing taken. If…
Read MoreProperty Marking
North Warwickshire SNT property marking at Nether Whitacre Cricket Club. Property marking is a good deterrent and assists in returning stolen property to the rightful owners. Signage stating your property is marked is also an effective measure. For more information on property marking see the attached advice sheet and visit our website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk. Property…
Read MoreVehicles Recovered in Nether Whitacre
Two vehicles recovered from Station Road, Nether Whitacre by officers. Range Rover abandoned overnight following breakdown-no lighting & no report to police. Vehicle was left on a bend & opposite a junction after it had been pushed into a ground anchor of a telegraph pole. Western Power had to assist officers by making sure telegraph…
Read MoreAppeal For Information By Police Following Incident in Coleshill
Appeal for information after boy forced to drink unknown liquid Police are appealing for information after a boy reported he was forced to drink an unknown liquid during an incident in Coleshill. The 13-year-old was at Rocket Park/Nature Trail in Coleshill at between 1.00pm and 3.30pm on Saturday 14 July when he was approached by…
Read MoreBurglary in Water Orton
Some time between 18.00 hrs and 19.00 hrs on the 24th July, unknown offender(s) entered a property in Orton Close, Water Orton and stole money and a watch. Three males were seen in the area at this time, one is described as mixed race and the other two described as white, early 20’s. If you…
Read MoreStolen Car Recovered in Water Orton
A stolen car was recovered by OPU officers in Water Orton. The five 5 occupants of this vehicle fled when officers pulled up to them. The vehicle was on false plates and stolen from a burglary.
Read MoreVehicle Seized in Lea Marston
Local officers stopped two suspicious males from taking scrap metal in Lea Marston. Vehicle seized for no insurance.
Read MoreSuccessful Operation by Multi Agency Team Around Waterways
A recent Operation Leviathan saw local officers from Coleshill and Atherstone work with partners from the Environment Agency and Angling Trust to tackle fishing offences and crime in rural areas around waterways. Patrols and areas covered during the night included Kingsbury, Water Orton, Shustoke, Grendon, Polesworth, Alvecote,…
Read MoreTheft From Shed in Atherstone
Some time between midnight and 08.00 hrs today (24/7/18) unknown offender(s) broke down a fence and entered a shed at a property on Ratcliffe Road, Atherstone. A pressure washer, strimmer, leaf blower and 2 x sets of extendable loppers were taken. If you saw anyone or have any information that could help the police with…
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