Stratford Rural Area
Male Driver Arrested in Alcester
A 36-year-old man from Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, was arrested for driving offences in Prior Road, Alcester after a PCSO on patrol spotted a car mounting the curb. Officers attended and the man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, possession of cannabis, taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving without insurance and driving without…
Read MoreIllegal Raves
Do you know a child or young person planning to attend an illegal rave? Have they asked you for a lift? Please don’t drop off or collect anyone from these events – they are unauthorised, unlicensed & often poorly organised making them un-safe to attend. If you are aware of any being organised please call…
Read MoreTheft in Tanworth in Arden
Sometime between 16.30 hrs on 16/7/20 and 07.30 hrs on 17/7/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry through gates at a rural property on Broad Lane, Tanworth in Arden and stole a number of tools. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please…
Read MoreQuad and Mule Stolen in Brailles
Overnight unknown offender(s) entered a rural property in Brailles and stole a red Honda quad bike and a green Kawasaki mule ATV. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please call 101 and refer to inc 65 of 16/7/20 or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk. For…
Read MoreAdvice on Purchasing Caravans and Motorhomes
Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…
Read MoreDo You Know of a Planned Illegal Rave?
Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.
Read MoreRugby Distraction Burglary Arrests
Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…
Read MoreNew Farm Worker Welfare App Launched to Address Modern Slavery Concerns
The Farm Work Welfare App (FWWA) is a new tool to help rural employers tackle labour abuse and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sector. The launch of the app, which has been developed by The Clewer Initiative, will coincide with the summer harvesting season when there is huge pressure on the…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn of ‘Spoofing’ Tricks
Criminals are using “spoofing” to trick you into thinking you’re being contacted by Amazon. Be suspicious of fake emails offering you a free gift card as links contained can lead to your device being infected with malware. Forward potential scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Read MoreForce Supports National Remembrance Day for ‘Honour-Based’ Abuse
Warwickshire Police is supporting the national day of remembrance for ‘honour-based’ abuse today (Tuesday 14 July). ‘Honour-based’ abuse can affect men and women across all ages and a number of cultures and communities. It is defined as a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the honour of the family. It can take many…
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