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Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area

Crimestoppers Dedicated Rural Crime Reporting Line and Online Form

Stamp out rural crime The National Farmers’ Union has partnered with Crimestoppers to launch the Rural Crime Reporting Line This service provides an opportunity to give information, on four key rural crimes, 100% anonymously. Rural crime is on the rise and it is a serious issue for farmers, businesses and those who live in the…

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Please Help Find Stolen Dog

Please share this information to as many people as possible to help find this dog who was stolen from the Midlands Game Fair on the 15th September. Any information that you have that may help locate her please contact the numbers on the poster, call 101 or email carol.cotterill1@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

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National Crime Survey Visits to Warwickshire Residents

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) have written to Warwickshire Police to advise that they are in the process of beginning to knock on doors in Warwickshire to ask people about their experiences of crime (whether reported to police or not). This year they are using an independent market research company called KANTAR. The ONS…

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Discount Voucher For Ring.com PIR Lights

Ring.com provides a number of security products that have ‘Secured by Design’ status – see details on their website of the products available – www.ring.com. If you are interested in the PIR lights they have provided a discount code that can be used to get a £40 discount to Rural Watch members, terms and conditions…

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Farrier Equipment Recovered Following Theft

Following the report of a suspicious vehicle, officers checked inside and found a number of tools all marked.  Upon checking the markings it was found that the tools related back to a theft from a vehicle of farriery equipment.  All the items have now been returned to the owner. Marking your equipment, no matter what…

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Warwickshire Trading Standards Electric Blanket Safety Checks – Another Successful Year.

Almost 250 residents took advantage of this year’s electric blankets safety tests provided by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards. Each year the service runs a free electric blanket testing campaign for Warwickshire people aged 50+ in order to protect residents from old and dangerous electric blankets. Warwickshire County Councillor Andy Crump, Portfolio Holder for Community…

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Police Search For Three Males Following Atherstone Robbery

Police are looking for three robbers following an incident in Atherstone on Monday night (15/10/18). A family was threatened by the men, who were wearing balaclavas, after they broke into their property on Watling Street at around 12.45 on Monday morning. The offenders left with cash, bank cards, car keys and a white Mercedes. Detective…

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National Ploughing Championships

Our rural crime officer and local beat officer will be at the National Ploughing Championships at Austrey this weekend (13th & 14th October) supporting our local farmers.  We will have with us Rural Watch gate signs and the agricultural vehicle/trailer stickers.  Look forward to seeing everyone at this prestigious event.

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Response to Decision by West Mercia PCC and Chief Constable to Withdraw from the Strategic Alliance

A decision has been taken by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable to withdraw from the strategic alliance arrangements currently in place with Warwickshire Police, effective from October 8, 2019. Speaking today in light of this announcement, Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Martin Jelley, said: “I am surprised and disappointed at having…

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