North Warwickshire Rural Area
Update on Cannabis Factory Found in Atherstone
Officers made an arrest on Saturday (20/2/21) in regards to the large cannabis factory on Station Street, Atherstone that was found by officers on 9/2/21. Enquires are on-going and any information can be passed to officers by calling 101. Crime Ref: 23/4832/21 Inc: 336 of 9/21. FB A&C
Read MoreGreat Work by Our Special Constabulary
At the weekend, officers from the Special Constabulary conducted a vehicle crime operation in North Warwickshire. Just after 21.00hrs on Saturday night, officers stopped a vehicle on the A5 near Birch Coppice. A roadside drug wipe was conducted on the driver which came back positive for both cannabis and cocaine, the driver was arrested and…
Read MoreTwo Golden Retreivers Stolen in North Warwickshire – Can You Help?
Sometime between 22.00 hrs on Tuesday 9th February and 06.00 hrs on Wednesday 10th February, two nine month old female golden retreivers were stolen from a premises in the Austrey area of North Warwickshire. If you have any information or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or can assist in any way please advise online at…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Monthly Newsletter
Please find attached for your information our monthly newsletter from the Rural Crime Team: Newsletter February 2021
Read MoreHelp and Support for Anyone Suffering From Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse takes many forms and isn’t always physical. It can be emotional, psychological, financial or controlling behaviour used against women, men and children. If you recognise these signs, help and support is available from Refuge Warwickshire. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Read MorePolice Appeal – Have You Seen This Man?
Joseph Banks, 27, from Atherstone. Wanted in connection with a blackmail in Atherstone and failure to appear at court. Has connections to Polesworth, Tamworth and Grendon. If you see Banks call 999. If you have information on his whereabouts call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555…
Read MoreSuspicious Incident in Birchley Heath
Inc 68 of 17/2/21 At around 23.00 hrs on the 16/2/21, a male with a bicycle was seen going down a drive and trying a door handle to a vehicle. The owner was alerted and shouted out to the male who made off on the bike. Male described as late teens wearing a grey/black hoodie…
Read MoreMan Charged with Burglary and Driving Offences – North Warwickshire
Lea Hiatt, aged 48 of no fixed address, was arrested on 5 February and charged today (Wednesday 17 February) with: •Two counts of attempted burglary •Dangerous driving •Burglary dwelling •Burglary other than dwelling •Going equipped to steal •Driving without insurance •Driving otherwise in accordance with a license •Receiving stolen goods. The charges are in connection…
Read MorePolice Appeal After Assault on Male near Coleshill
Police are appealing for the public’s help as they investigate an alleged assault on a male on the B4114 Birmingham Road near Coleshill in December. A male got out of a Grey Ford Kuga and assaulted the male driver of a Blue Land Rover Discovery before returning to his car and driving off. The incident…
Read MoreCyber Crime Alert re Sextortion
As people continue to spend more time online, cyber criminals are exploiting the CoVID-19 pandemic by engaging with people virtually, encouraging them to share intimate photos or perform sexual acts and then threatening to publish or share any photos or video footage unless the victim pays a sum of money or purchases high value items…
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