North Warwickshire Rural Area
Two Stolen Caravans Recovered by Rural Crime Team
Yesterday (2/3/21) the Warwickshire Rural Crime Team identified 2 stolen caravans in the Ryton area of Rugby. They were later seized and recovered with the assistance of officers from our response team. Both caravans were stolen from different areas of Yorkshire and the rightful owners have been informed. They were so happy to hear that…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Prosecutes Over 60 Drivers For Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving During National Campaign
Warwickshire Police has prosecuted a total of 61 people for using their mobile phone whilst driving in just two weeks from 8-21 February as part of a national campaign aimed at changing driver behaviours and highlighting the consequences. Nineteen of those prosecuted were HGV drivers, 22 were van drivers and 20 were car drivers. The…
Read MoreMale in Custody for Theft of Motor Vehicle Offence
Warwickshire Police have advised that a male is currently in custody for a theft of motor vehicle offence that has occurred in the North Warwickshire area and the suspect has been linked by a forensic mark left at the scene.
Read MoreMale Arrested Following Vehicle Theft Investigation
Officers from the North Warwickshire Vehicle Crime Team investigating the theft of a Vauxhall Combo from Market Street, Atherstone in January have arrested a 34-year-old man from Tamworth on suspicion of theft.
Read MoreRural Crime Team Specials Arrest Male in Wishaw
Whilst out patrolling in the villages and rural areas in North Warwickshire, the Special Constables from the Rural Crime Team arrested a male on Thursday 25th February for possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis) after he ran off from officers in Wishaw. Two quad bikes, a motorcycle and a car also…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Recover Stolen Saddles
Earlier this week the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team were contacted and provided with a lead by a determined victim of crime in the North of the county that showed a very similar saddle to one of two stolen from them in a farm burglary back in October 2020. Following this lead, officers were able…
Read MoreOperation Snap
You can help make Warwickshire’s roads safer by submitting any dashcam or GoPro footage you have captured as evidence that could be used to prosecute someone for a moving traffic offence such as using a phone whilst driving to Operation Snap. For more information go to our website at www.warwickshire.police.uk
Read MorePolice Appeal – Can You Help?
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a roadside assault yesterday afternoon. At around 4.45pm, a collision took place on the A446 (near to junction 9 of the M42 and The Belfry), involving an HGV and a recovery vehicle. While the road was blocked, the driver of the recovery vehicle is reported to have got…
Read MorePolice Appeal for Information Relating to Incident in Hurley
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses or information after two males attempted to steal a dog from near Atherstone at the weekend. At around 10.15pm on Sunday, a man was walking his Staffordshire Bull Terrier on the ‘Black Path’ in Hurley (near to Meadow Road) when he was approached by two unknown males. One of…
Read MorePolice Advice on Cable Ties Not Linked to Dog Thefts
Warwickshire Police have been made aware of rumours on social media that cable ties are being put on lampposts to alert thieves to houses with expensive dogs. We can confirm we are not aware of any such incidents in Warwickshire. The Police have seen a number of dog theft offences in the county recently (a…
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