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Stratford Rural Area

Burglary in Ladbrooke

Some time between 19.00 hrs on the 29/4/20 and 08.00 hrs on the 30/4/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry into a garage and outbuilding at a property in Ladbrooke and stole 3 x bicycles.  A black and white Ican racing bike, a Yeti mountain bike and a pink Yeti mountain bike.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously…

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Fly Tipping is a Crime

It is concerning to note the increased number of fly tipping incidents and the waste being dumped in our countryside. We understand during this time when many people are at home it is an opportunity to have a sort out but any rubbish must be disposed of responsibly. Recycle what you can, use your black…

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Stolen Trailer Recovered

Following offenders breaking into a rural property in South Warwickshire last night, Response Officers were deployed and recovered a trailer with items inside.  Response, OPU and West Mercia Officers worked together and arrested a male.  The attached two child’s quad bikes pictured were amongst the items recovered, other items have been identified.  If you can recognise them and can provide information…

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CoVID-19 and Cyber Crime

Criminals are using every opportunity to exploit the national crisis to defraud innocent people who are spending more time online, by targeting them to commit cyber crime. Cyber crime can see criminals contact you via email or social media to try to trick you into parting with your money or personal information, or into purchasing…

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Cyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Collision, Tanworth-in-Arden

Incident 281 of 24 April 2020 Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a cyclist and a Ford Mondeo that occurred at 15.07hours on Friday 24 April 2020 at the crossroads where the B4101 Broad Lane meets Tythe Barn Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden. The cyclist a man in his 70’s from Solihull suffered serious head…

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Quad Bike Stolen in Ettington

At around 23.00 hrs on the 27/4/20, unknown offender(s) stole a quad bike from a farm in Ettington. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously or may have seen the quad being driven away please call 101 and refer  to inc 482 of 27/4/20 or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.  

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Cars Stolen From Property in Shottery

Some time between 22.00 hrs on the 26/4/20 and 07.30 hrs 27/4/20, unknown offender(s) entered a property in Shottery and stole an ipad and keys which they then used to take an orange mini, registration ending NCX and a grey BMW, registration ending UNK.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have…

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Trading Standards Alert

With so many people self-isolating or social distancing, online quizzes have become an increasingly popular way of people staying in touch with friends and family and providing a source of entertainment. Many people are creating and sharing their own quizzes or taking part in online events. However, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has received information…

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CoVID-19 and Cyber Crime

Criminals are using every opportunity to exploit the national crisis to defraud innocent people who are spending more time online, by targeting them to commit cyber crime. Cyber crime can see criminals contact you via email or social media to try to trick you into parting with your money or personal information, or into purchasing…

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Theft of Trailer with Show Jumps in Ettington

Unknown offender(s) have entered a farm near Ettington and stole an Ifor Williams flat bed trailer with a large blue metal frame with ‘Jump for Joy’ show jump poles on it.  It is believed it may have been taken between 01.00 hrs and 06.45 hrs yesterday morning (22/4/20).  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in…

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