Stratford Rural Area
Rural Crime Team After Poachers
The Rural Crime Team responded to a number of reports of poachers/hare coursers/lampers last night across the South of the county. We caught up with two sets of people with equipment and seized some of it but all were well away from open land at the time. If you suspect persons are trespassing and carrying…
Read MoreTrailer Stolen from Earlswood
A plant trailer with ramp was stolen overnight 1st/2nd December from an isolated barn off Poolhead Lane, Earlswood, utilizing a neighbouring field to take it away. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by…
Read MoreTheft From Outbuilding in Little Compton
Sometime between 22.00 hrs on 2/12/20 and 08.00 hrs on the 3/12/20, unknown offender(s) have forced entry to an outbuilding at a property in Little Compton and stole a number of items including 4 x bicycles, a tractor mower and garden equipment. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information…
Read MoreAttempt Entry to Outbuildings Near Morton Bagot
At around midnight last night, a large bang was heard and upon inspection it was found that there had been an attempt to enter an outbuilding at a location near Morton Bagot. No entry was gained and nothing taken. Officers responded but it is believed the offenders had made off, no vehicle seen. If you…
Read MoreAdvice on Crime Prevention re Dogs
Microchip, photograph and register. There are a number of ways that you can help protect your dogs: (some info from Glos Pol) -Keep an ID tag on your dog at all times (your surname, mobile number and address only) -Secure gates using bolts at the top and bottom, along with a heavy-duty padlock and gate…
Read MoreNational Road Safety Week
Warwickshire Police and partners carried out a range of activities during national Road Safety Week between 16 to 22 November to support the important theme No Need to Speed set by BRAKE the road safety charity to remind everyone of how the speed they travel affects other people. Sergeant Shaun Bridle said “During 2019, the…
Read MoreCannabis Plants Seized in Southam
Officers seized more than 320 cannabis plants from a property in Warwick Road, Southam yesterday afternoon. Officers also raised concern for a dog at the property. An 18-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, abstracting electricity and animal cruelty. Southam Police tSpo1ons9lsorhedc · With the assistance of A’ shift a…
Read MorePolice Appeal Following Fatal Collision in Temple Grafton
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Temple Grafton yesterday evening (Tuesday, 24 November 2020). The incident happened at around 7.10pm when a white VW caddy van is believed to have come off the road and collided with a tree on Grafton Lane, close to the Blue Boar Inn. The driver,…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Recover Quad Bike and Stolen Tools
The Rural Crime Team have seized yet another stolen Suzuki quad bike from a location just over the border in Worcestershire. What made the job of finding the quad easier than it could have been was the fact that it was fitted with an ATVTrac tracker which led the Officer straight to it, hidden in…
Read MoreSheep Worrying Incidents Reported
Our team has received another two reports of sheep worrying in the county. While tending to his flock on Friday 20th November during the early hours, the Shepherd was faced with an utterly horrific scene. One sheep had been torn apart and the other was attacked with such force that it’s front leg was missing.…
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