Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Puppies Seized at Car Boot Sale
Over the weekend officers from the local Safer Neighbourhoods Team and Rural Crime Team attended a car boot sale in the area following a report of puppies being sold from the back of a van. Two puppies have been seized and handed over to the RSPCA. Enquiries are on going. Advice from Trading Standards: Buy…
Read MoreSheep Worrying Incident
The investigation into this sheep worrying incident has now been concluded by our Rural Crime Team. Taking into account the victims wishes, both dog owners received conditional cautions which ensured the victim was compensated for vet bills incurred. In addition to this, one of the dogs has been re-homed and both dogs remain subject to…
Read MoreFarm & Equine Crime Prevention Mornings a Great Success
Thank you to everyone who attended our crime prevention mornings last week at Stratford Farmers market and Malt Kiln Farm Shop. We were busy on both days, speaking to lots of people about crime prevention in general, including providing trackers and beams, plus our gate signs and vehicle stickers.
Read MoreRural Crime Team Recover Stolen Car and Caravan with Two Offenders Arrested
Whilst out patrolling on a late night/early morning shift in the Shipston on Stour area, at around midnight, the Rural Crime Team noticed a vehicle of interest parked in a layby off the Fosse Way. The vehicle appeared to be warm and had inside it items possibly used by offenders to commit crime. At around…
Read MoreHorse Box Stolen Near Burton Hastings
Inc 69 of 3/7/21 Some time between 21.30 hrs on Friday 2/7/21 and Saturday 3/7/21 morning, around 5.15hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a Mitsubishi Canter horse box, from a property near Burton Hastings. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, possible CCTV…
Read MoreNew Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Takes Up Post
Debbie Tedds yesterday (1/7/21) became the new Chief Constable for Warwickshire Police. She takes over from outgoing Chief Constable Martin Jelley who retired on Wednesday 30th June, after six years leading the force. Speaking of her appointment, Chief Constable Tedds said: “Having served as an officer at every rank within the force and across the…
Read MoreReminder Drop In Morning Tomorrow for Farmers, Horse Owners & Caravan Owners
Reminder that we are at Malt Kiln Farm Shop tomorrow (Wed) 9 to noon at Malt Kiln Farm Shop, Stretton under Fosse. Drop in and have a chat with the Rural Crime Officers and take the opportunity to see the new tracker and other crime prevention equipment we have to assist you. Pick up your…
Read MoreReminder to Two Crime Prevention Mornings Next Tuesday and Wednesday
IMPORTANT REMINDER Rural Crime Prevention mornings next week : Tuesday 29th June at Stratford Livestock Market, CV37 8LP, 9 to 12 noon. Wednesday 30th June at Malt Kiln Farm Shop. Stretton Under Fosse, CV23 0PE, 9 to 12 noon. Farmers and horse owners drop in on one of the mornings next week to see equipment…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Becomes First Force in the Country to Complete New Historic England Heritage Crime Training
Warwickshire Police Has become the first police force in the country to complete a new training course delivered by Historic England that provides officers with the knowledge and understanding they require to prevent and investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in the historic environment. The training consisted of two online workshops delivered by specialist trainers from…
Read MoreProlific Offender Sentenced
A prolific burglar was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court for nine offences committed in North Warwickshire, including in the rural areas, between March 2019 and February this year. The Rural Crime Team were part of a number of departments within the force who worked on bringing this offender to justice. 48-year-old Lea Jon Hiatt, of…
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