Rugby Rural Area
Burglary in Long Lawford
A burglary occurred at 5.10pm on 22nd January 2019 on Prentice Close in Long Lawford where offenders were disturbed in a house and made off on a moped. Did you witness any suspicious behaviour in the area or have any information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quote incident 292 of 22/1/19 or email us at…
Read MoreLeicestershire/Staffordshire Police Alert to Theft of Tractors
The machines below were stolen from just across the border into Stafforshire in a planned and organised theft over several days (18th – 20th Jan) when the owner and collector was not around. There is a suggestion that the John Deere – or at least a similar one was seen around the Fenn Lane area…
Read MoreAlert Regarding ATMs
Could everybody be aware when using an ATM, to check that no additional items are attached to the machine. This can be in the form of electronic machinery, cameras, plastic fascia, packing tape formed into a loop. If it has then do not use and inform the operator immediately. Be aware who is around you,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested Following Incidents in Hillmorton, Newton and Bilton
Following a noticeable increase in vehicle crime and burglary reports in and around Hillmorton between August – September 2018, a 17yr old male & 19yr old male from the Rugby area were subsequently arrested in relation to this spate of offending.. Following the power of social media and assistance from the local public who promptly…
Read MoreTwo Males Arrested Near Rugby
This vehicle was stolen in a burglary in Burton Upon Trent last night (18/1/19). Within an hour of it being reported Warwickshire Police OPU units responded and then boxed it in on the M45 near Rugby. The two male occupants, who did not know the Police were behind them have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken to…
Read MoreSuspicious Vehicle Stopped With Trailer and Tools
This vehicle was spotted by Warwickshire OPU officers on the A445 between Leamington and Ryton last night, towing a trailer at speed. When officers turned to stop the vehicle for a check the driver and passenger dumped the car and trailer and made off. Despite a search with officers and a dog unit they couldn’t be…
Read MoreFinn’s Law: Committee MPs Back Police Dog and Police Horse Law
A new law to protect police dogs and horses has passed the committee stage in the Houses of Parliament. Finn’s Law – named after a stabbed police dog – would prevent attackers of service animals from claiming they acted in self-defence. The third reading, of the proposed Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, brought to Parliament…
Read MoreArmed Officers Deployed to Dunchurch
Armed officers were deployed to Rugby Road in Dunchurch yesterday evening (Thursday 17 January) after someone contacted police with concerns that a man was carrying a shotgun. The report was made to police at 5.17pm. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area but did not locate a firearm. A suspect has since been identified…
Read MoreAppeal to Locate Man Who Failed to Appear at Court
Officers searching for a wanted man are appealing for help from the public to locate him. Tony Stephen Owens failed to appear at Warwick Crown Court for a trial in January and a warrant has since been issued for his arrest. Enquiries are ongoing to locate him. The 37-year-old is described as being of slim…
Read MoreArrest Following Van Stopped By OPU Officers
Warwickshire Police OPU stopped this van on the South Warwickshire and Coventry Border using TPAC tactics. The van had been involved in a theft of a vehicle from Warwick on 3rd Jan 2019 and also failed to stop for West Midlands Police on 13th Jan 2019. Both occupants were arrested from the van and are…
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