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Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area

Burglary in Oldbury

Some time between midday and 18.00 hrs on 23/11/18, unknown offenders(s) entered a property in Oldbury Road, Oldbury near Hartshill/Nuneaton and stole jewellery and tools. If you saw anyone or you have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 299 of 23/11/18, alternatively you can call…

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Crime Prevention Advice re Car Key Burglaries

Having your vehicle stolen can be extremely upsetting and have a major impact on your daily routine – getting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a business. There have been a number of car key burglaries across Warwickshire in recent months and the vehicles stolen may end up getting written off,…

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Incidents Reported in Bulkington

Incident 319 of 20 November – During the night of 18 into 19 November, offenders broke into sheds in a field off Bedworth Road, Bulkington and stole a saddle, a bridle rasp, a wheelbarrow and other items from inside. Incident 34 of 21 November – At around 4.30am on 21 November, offenders entered a home…

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What Do You Know About ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)?

Warwickshire Police on the 12th November launched an online survey about the use of ANPR technology across the region. The survey will run for 6 weeks and aims to give local communities, as well as those who travel through the region, a chance to voice their views and understanding of how ANPR is used to tackle…

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Rural Crime Patrol Books for Warwickshire Officers

Rural crime is defined as any crime occurring in a rural area as defined by the 2011 Office of National Statistics Rural Urban Classification, this includes hamlets, isolated dwellings and village output areas. In practice, the force’s rural crime strategy focuses on tackling issues more prevalent in rural communities such as theft of agriculture equipment,…

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Incidents Reported in Galley Common

Incident 147 of 9 November – During the night of 8 into 9 November, offenders stole a Vauxhall vehicle from the driveway of a home in Hickman Road, Galley Common.  There was no sign of broken glass and the owner of the vehicle is still in possession of the keys. Incident 99 of 11 November…

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Warwickshire Trading Standards Alert

Door to Door Mattress Sellers: Warwickshire residents are again being targeted by door to door mattress sellers. The sellers often employ high pressure sales techniques to encourage a sale and Trading Standards are also concerned that the mattresses may not meet UK fire safety regulations. Don’t buy at the door. If in doubt, keep your door…

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Warwickshire Trading Standards Prosecute Car Dealer

Someone ‘Could Have Been Killed’ ‘Reckless’ Nuneaton Car Dealer Was Told Nuneaton car dealer Matthew Twigg, owner of A5 Motor Group Limited was described in court as ‘reckless’ after selling an unroadworthy car. Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service successfully prosecuted Mr Twigg and A5 Motor Group Limited following an undercover investigation. As one of…

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