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Rugby Rural Area

Police Warn of Increase in Catalytic Converter Thefts

We’ve seen a recent spate in catalytic converter thefts. Most vehicles have catalytic converters, which can be stolen for the value of the metal or illegally re-sold. Thieves tend to target hybrid cars as the value of their converter is higher while vans/4x4s have a larger ground clearance meaning they are more easily accessible. The…

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Warwickshire Police Roads Operation Leads to Catalytic Converter Arrests

Warwickshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit supported by OPU have arrested two men, aged 23 years old from London on suspicion of theft from vehicle and going equipped and a 28 year old from Stratford upon Avon  on suspicion of theft – other following a roads policing operation this morning 29 January 2020 on the A452 and A46…

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Three Arrested on Suspicion of Farm Burglary

3 Arrested on Suspicion of Farm Burglary after Stinger Deployed on Transit Van Following the report of a farm burglary in Hillmorton near Rugby on the 26th January, a witness was able to provide details of the Ford Transit suspected to be involved. An alert was put out to neighbouring Force areas to assist with the search.…

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Be Aware of Fraud and Scams

Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. Stop: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. Challenge: Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. Protect: Contact your…

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Farms & Rural Properties – Importance of Crime Prevention

Following a spate of quad bike thefts across the rural areas of Stratford District and trailer thefts in the North Warwickshire area, we are alerting members of the farming community to the importance of securing your property. While we’re out patrolling and trying to catch those responsible a key part to the overall issue is…

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Warning – Offender Took Cash Posing as a Police Officer

At around 18.00 hrs yesterday (22/1/20), a resident in Baxterley was approached by a male who said he was from the Police and was checking on fake bank notes.  The male took cash from the resident, saying that he would check for fingerprints on the notes.  The person is described as a white male, bald…

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Theft From Vehicle at Marton

Believed to be around 03.45hrs this morning (20/1/20), unknown offenders, entered a rural premises in Marton and stole a purse from a vehicle.  The offenders also entered outbuildings; it is not known at this time if anything further was taken.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or you have any information that…

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Trailer Recovered Following Police Pursuit

At 3.30am 17/1/20, near Napton, a call came in to report suspicious activity involving a Silver Nissan X-Trail. Officers from Rugby were able to locate the vehicle as it towed a trailer through Princethorpe.  A pursuit ensued with occupants of the X-Trail then throwing bricks at the police car when they stopped to detach the trailer on…

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