Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Stolen Horse Trailers Recovered
Two Ifor William Horse Trailers stolen from South Warwickshire were recovered following an observant member of the public reporting some suspicious activity. Hearing the details over the radio the Rural Cream Team responded and the trailers were found at a location in the Rugby area. Thank you to the vigilant member of the public and…
Read MoreStolen Motorhome Recovered
A motorhome stolen from the West Midlands area was recovered by the Rural Crime Team with officers from Response and OPU in the Rugby area. Thanks to a GPS tracker the vehicle was located and further investigations are ongoing to try and identify the offenders. Motorhomes and caravans are being targeted nationally by criminals at…
Read MoreKeep Your Home Safe in Hot Weather
Please make sure your home stays secure during this hot weather. Criminals are often quick to take advantage of easy access gained through an open window or door. If you are not in the room please do not leave windows or doors open, this includes if you are just in the garden or nearby. You…
Read MoreWork to start on installing four new average speed enforcement cameras in Warwickshire
Work is due to start on installing Average Speed Enforcement Cameras at the A435 Studley on 20 June, as part of a plan to make Warwickshire’s roads even safer. The stretch of road affected will be from Studley Cricket club, heading south to the junction with the A422, Arrow. In the weeks that follow, Average Speed Enforcement…
Read MoreHorse Trailer Stolen in Haseley Knob
Inc 63 of 9/6/22 Unknown offenders entered a location in Haseley Knob and stole 3 x trailers, one of which was an Ifor Williams red horse trailer – see attached pictures. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have seen this trailer or others being moved or have any information that could…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter: Newsletter MayJune 2022
Read MoreEmail Fraud Alert – Ofgem
Action Fraud has received 752 reports in four days relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem. The emails state that the recipient is eligible for a rebate as a result of a newly announced government scheme. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal your personal and…
Read MoreWarwickshire Rural Crime Team Work in Partnership with Environment Agency and Angling Trust
Partnership working with other key agencies is really important to the team. It was great to be out with the Environment Agency and Angling Trust recently, both in the North and South of the County. We spent time visiting rivers, canals and fisheries to ensure everyone was complying with the current restrictions, while also checking…
Read MoreOff Road Bikes Advice
Off Road Bikes Despite their name ‘off road’ bikes still need to be taxed and insured to be used on public roads. Most off road bikers behave responsibly and respect other road users. However there is a small minority that choose to ride dangerously on public roads, footpaths putting the public in danger as well as…
Read MoreOperation Sceptre – Warwickshire Police Launches Intensification Week to Tackle Knife Crime
From 16 -22 May, Warwickshire Police will amplify activities to take knives off streets and reduce the number of people involved in knife crime as part of the national intensification week, Operation Sceptre. Officers will be involved in community engagement and educational initiatives as well as targeted operations including knife sweeps in the county’s greenspaces,…
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