Stratford Rural Area
Rogue Trader Alert
Warwickshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 90s from North Warwickshire almost fell victim to a rogue trader scam. The suspect approached the woman and agreed to cut her hedge for £60. When he finished he demanded £2000 and stood over her until she wrote the cheque. Fortunately the woman quickly contacted the…
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Information
Get help for domestic abuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger. If you can’t speak & are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator & when prompted, dial 55 to connect to police, who will help. Refuge Warwickshire can also provide support on 0800 408 1552 #YouAreNotAlone
Read MoreBurglaries in Bishops Itchington
Unknown offender(s) have entered two properties in Bishops Itchington in the last few days; untidy search made, it is not known at this time what has been taken. 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…
Read MoreSuspicious Activity Reported in Snitterfield
Two males have been reported seen going into a field and taking photos of a horse near Snitterfield, they left in a silver saloon type car. No offences have happened and the horses are fine. Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously near horses or livestock please report to the police. We recommend that…
Read MoreTheft From Farms and Recovery of Property in South Warwickshire
Over the last week, the south of our county has been hit fairly hard with the theft of several ATV’s, quad bikes, off road motorcycles and power tools. The team have been out at all times targeting those responsible and searching to recover the stolen items. During late evening patrols, PC King from the Rural Crime…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary and Criminal Damage
In the early hours of Monday 14th September, officers from the Rural Crime Team, whilst making enquiries in Stratford, witnessed 5 males enter the old British Home Stores building on Bridge Street, Stratford upon Avon. PC Purcell and PC Steventon attended the area and conducted an initial search but it became apparent that the males were in the building and…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Southam
At around 02.00 hrs on the 13/9/20, unknown offenders entered a rural property in Southam and stole a touring caravan (no further description at this time). It is believed that it was taken along Station Road at some point early in the morning. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any…
Read MoreTwo more quads attempted South of Stratford
From just before midnight on the 10th September to around 40 minutes later, thieves stole a quad from a farm in Darlingscote and then attempted to steal one from a farm in Crimscote. Following the similar offences earlier in the week, two of the machines have been recovered as well as other property. The Warwickshire Rural Crime…
Read MoreQuad Bike Thefts
Warwickshire has not suffered any Quad bike thefts for two months or so until last night when at 3 separate premises in Goldicote, Sambourne and Tanworth In Arden, 4 machines were taken overnight. No doubt these are linked and Police are investigating but please ensure your machines are locked up and utilising all security measures…
Read MoreSuspicious Drone Activity
A resident in a rural area on the outskirts of Stratford noticed unusual drone activity close to his home and business at around 2pm on the 29th August , two days later suffering an attempt burglary on his outhouses in the early hours. Please report any such unusual drone activity on 101. There is no certainty the two…
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