Rugby Rural Area
Alert to Livestock Owners
This time last year in Warwickshire and nationally there was a rise in reports of sheep and lamb thefts, especially where lambs were coming up to weight. With many only realising they had sheep missing after getting their flock in to count or administer medicine. We would like to encourage farmers and anyone who keep…
Read MoreReport Hare Coursing & Poaching
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team are carrying out regular, proactive high-visibility and covert patrols in areas affected by hare coursing. This work is part of the national Operation GALILEO, aimed at tackling illegal hare coursing across the country.If you are a farmer or landowner who has experienced hare coursing on your land, we encourage…
Read MoreSeized bikes and safer streets: Warwickshire Police Operation Undertook making a difference
Operation Undertook is the response by Warwickshire Police to motorbikes being ridden illegally and/or antisocially, causing fear and frustration in our communities. Thanks to intelligence submitted by residents via Warwickshire County Council’s ‘Dob ‘Em In’ scheme – an online reporting system set up by the council’s Community Safety team – the operation is already seeing…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team – Important Message to Dog Owners
With the weather getting warmer and the lighter evenings with us at last, Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness around livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. This is extremely important at present with heavily pregnant ewes and young lambs at foot out in…
Read MoreTrailers Stolen in Leamington Hastings
Crime Ref: 23/8983/25 Sometime between 13.00 hrs on 2/3/25 and 09.00 hrs today (3/3/25), unknown offender(s) cut the padlock to a field in Leamington Hastings and stole 2 x car trailers plus components for a field shelter. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, may have seen these trailers being moved or have…
Read MoreQuad Bike and Tools Stolen in Broadwell
Crime ref: 23/7556/25 Sometime between 17.00 hrs on 20/2/25 and 09.00 hrs on 21/2/25, unknown offender(s) gained entry to an outbuilding at a rural location in Broadwell and stole a red quad bike and tools . If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, or have any information including CCTV or dashcam footage that…
Read MoreNumber Plate Taken From Vehicle in Willoughby
Crime Ref: 23/7223/25 Sometime between 12.00 hrs on 18/2/25 and 11.00 hrs on 19/2/25, unknown offender(s) stole the rear number plate from a vehicle parked on Longdown Lane, Willoughby. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, or have any information including CCTV or dashcam footage that can assist the police with their enquiries,…
Read MoreVehicle Number Plates Stolen in Wolvey
Crime Ref: 23/5812/25 Some time between 22.50 hrs and 23.30 hrs last night (9/2/25), unknown offender(s) stole the front and rear number plates from a vehicle parked in Wolvey. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area, or have any information including CCTV or dashcam footage that can assist the police with their enquiries,…
Read MoreOperation Galileo – Hare Coursing – Please Report It
Operation Galileo Warwickshire Police are working with forces around the country on Operation Galileo to address hare coursing and related crimes. Increased reports are received around this time of year on farm land. Please be vigilant. Coursing tends to happen on large flat areas of land. Be aware of a vehicle or number of vehicles…
Read MoreDogs Safe in Kennels Following Being Dumped in Willey
Warwickshire Police are pleased to advise that the dogs reported to us running loose on Coal Pit Lane, Willey are safe and well, and currently in kennels. It sadly appears they were dumped in this location on Sunday. Officers from our OPU section attended and took care of them. Efforts will now be made to…
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