Stratford Rural Area
Arrests and Stolen Vehicle Recovered
Overnight OPU officers worked alongside Leicestershire Police and CMPG (Central Motorway Police Group) colleagues to recover this BMW only hours after it was stolen. Prior to this the 3 suspects had been stopped on the M40 and arrested from a further stolen vehicle. SE
Read MoreOperation Mouldboard
This week officers from the OPU have taken part in Operation Mouldboard. This is a pro-active policing operation to target vehicles that are committing ‘construction and use’ offences on Warwickshire’s road network. We have utilised a number of sites across the county and dealt with a vast number of vehicles that were found to be…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Increase Rural Crime Team
Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team, which was launched in October 2019, has now almost doubled in size thanks to increased investment by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, funded through the Council Tax precept. Three additional officers have been recruited into the team and with a further vacancy due to be filled shortly. This takes…
Read MoreMale Arrested in Whitnash
A 43-year-old man of no fixed abode has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply after officers responded to a report of man acting suspiciously in Weilerwist Drive, Whitnash in the early hours of this morning. Officers seized what they believe to be speed.
Read MoreProperty Entered in Long Compton
At around midnight last night, unknown offender(s) entered a property on Shipston Road, Long Compton, an untidy search was made, it is not known if anything has been taken at this time. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible…
Read MorePrevent – An Introduction – Important Information
Groomers of all kinds prey on feelings of stress and isolation to exploit vulnerable individuals, both online and offline. Prevent provides local safeguarding support to those targeted by terrorist influences. Watch the full video to see how it works on the ground: https://youtu.be/Otc2eaRY32s
Read MoreMotorcycle and Tools Stolen in Lower Quinton
STOLEN from Lower Quinton on 19/08/20 1981 Honda Z50 R Motorcycle with Milwaukee tools. If you have information that can assist police with enquiries.. Incident WK-20200819-0121
Read MoreReports of Hare Coursing in Hunningham
Warwickshire Police have been made aware of 2 hare coursing incidents on farmland in Hunningham within the last 3 days. SNT will be patrolling the location to try and intercept the offenders. Hare coursing signage has been supplied to the landowners. If you see anyone acting suspiciously on farmland or possibly poaching or hare coursing…
Read MoreCrime Prevention Advice re Allotments
There has been a number of thefts from sheds and at allotments around the county. Please see the attached advice sheets and review your security. Where ever possible do not leave tools and valuable items in unattended locations, property mark everything and liaise with your local policing team, reporting any suspicious behaviour. Advice sheets – Allotment_Advice, Shed…
Read MoreCommunity Speedwatch Relaunches in Warwickshire
Warwickshire Police’s Community Speedwatch scheme is relaunching this week from Monday 17 August 2020 as part of a phased reintroduction in the county. Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a national initiative where active members of local communities join together to monitor speeds of vehicles in their local area with support from the police. In Warwickshire each…
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