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Stratford Rural Area

Reminder to Vehicle Owners

Warwickshire Police are reminding vehicle owners to be vigilant following a number of keyless thefts across the county. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in small sports/high performance Hatchback-type vehicles and Transit style vans being stolen from properties in Warwickshire. As a force, we strive to do all we can to protect those…

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Attempt Entry to Sheds in Garden in Long Itchington

At around 23.45hrs on the 5/6/20, two males were seen entering a rear garden at a property in Long Itchington.  They entered one shed then attempted to enter another but were unable to and left.  Nothing taken.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries,…

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Quad Bike Stolen in Wellesbourne

Unknown offender(s) have entered outbuildings at a farm in Wellesbourne and stole a green Yamaha quad bike.  If you have seen a vehicle fitting this description in the area in suspicious circumstances or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 95 of 4/6/20 or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk. For…

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Do You Recognise This Quad Bike?

Warwickshire Police have recovered a blue quad bike (picture attached). If you recognise it or have had one stolen fitting this description please call 101 and referDo You Recognise This Quad Bike? to inc 33 of 3/6/20 with the details relating to the crime and any ID numbers for the vehicle.

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Swimming in Quarry Water Alert

Warwickshire Police are receiving more and more calls relating to people swimming in quarries. It is dangerous, you are putting your lives in danger and those that have to rescue you if you get into difficulty. You have no idea what is under the surface, the water might look inviting but cold water shock is a…

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Men Arrested After Police Pursue Suspected Bike Thieves

Four men were arrested less than an hour after a motorbike was stolen in Stratford. The Yamaha was taken from Bridgefoot Stratford at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday 2 June). The suspect vehicle was spotted as it left Stratford along the A3400 and through Henley-in-Arden towards Birmingham. Officers from Warwickshire Police Roads Policing Team and Vehicle…

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Stolen Pony Basil Found

Warwickshire has been working with some other forces and agencies to try and find Basil, a Shetland pony who was stolen in Gloucestershire on 21st May. We are really pleased to have received confirmation on Sunday morning that Basil has been found and is now back home safe and sound. Thank you to everyone who…

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Theft of Caravan in Wellesbourne

Last night (29th/30th May) unknown offender(s) stole a new white Bailey Senator California caravan from a farm in Wellesbourne.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have seen this vehicle being moved, have CCTV or dashcam footage or any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to…

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Arrests made by Proactive Vehicle Crime Team – Stratford/Leamington

13 arrests have been made by the newly formed Proactive Vehicle Crime Team, based at Greys Mallory near Warwick.   The team was established last Monday (18 May), and since then, 13 arrests have been made for offences including vehicle thefts, possession/supply of drugs and locating wanted people.   The team’s primary focus is to…

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Be Vigilant During the Warm Weather

It is lovely to have this warm weather here to enjoy but please be mindful to close and lock windows or doors if you are not in the room, this includes being in the garden or at night time.  Be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area please call 101 or…

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