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…
Read MoreWarwickshire 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…
Read MoreThree 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.…
Read MoreOffenders Arrested Attempting to Enter Outbuildings
Offenders disturbed whilst trying to enter outbuildings in a rural area of Rugby made off but a call was put out and they were later stopped by patrol officers in the North Warwickshire area and arrested.
Read MoreWarwickshire Horse Watch at Hartshill Riding Club Table Top Horse Tack Sale
Warwickshire Horse Watch will be at the Hartshill Riding Club Table Top Tack Sale on Saturday 25th January, 2020, at Grendon Working Mens Club, 75 Watling Street, Grendon, CV9 2PQ, 1 to 4pm. Pick up a gate sign, trailer sticker or get the chance to have your tack marked – all for free. Our Horse…
Read MoreBe 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…
Read MoreFarms & 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…
Read MoreWarning – 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…
Read MoreTheft 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…
Read MoreTrailer 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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