Stratford Rural Area
Scammers take advantage of COVID-19
Warwickshire County Council is warning residents that fraudsters are taking advantage of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic to scam vulnerable people. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where the virus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800K. Ten of these reports were made by victims that…
Read MoreWarwickshire County Council Request Re COVID-19
COVID-19 Community-Led Support Groups Warwickshire County Council is aware that a large number of community-led support groups, many of them informal groups, are emerging in response to COVID-19. These groups are providing invaluable local support and we’re keen to know about, engage and communicate with them. If you are providing community led-support we would be…
Read MoreVehicle Entered in Ettington
At 0020hrs on 17/03/2020 a vehicle alarm was activated on a parked van in Churchill Close, Ettington, Stratford-upon-Avon. Unknown offender(s) had cut a hole in the back door to gain access. No indication of items taken. A dark Golf estate was seen to leave the location at the time. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Working Closely with Partners, Planning Ahead and Committed to Keeping People Safe in the County
Warwickshire Police is working closely with partners, planning ahead and committed to keeping people safe in the county. This is the message from the force’s Chief Constable as he also praised the immense efforts of the county’s health colleagues and the local volunteers who are stepping forward to help support the most vulnerable and those…
Read MoreTips to Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Secure
Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe. 1. Always lock it Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it…
Read MoreOffenders Entered Farm Near Ilmington
At around 22.30 hrs last night (16/3/20), three offenders were disturbed attempting to break into a container at a farm near Ilmington. The vehicle they were in is described as having a very loud exhaust. Did you see this vehicle or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, if so please…
Read MoreNational Child Exploitation Awareness Day – Wednesday 18th March 2020
Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Barnardo’s and Warwickshire County Council are supporting the National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Wednesday (18 March) by running an awareness week this week. Child exploitation (CE) is a type of child abuse and involves the manipulation and/or coercion of young people under the age of 18. Police,…
Read MoreNumber Plates Taken From Vehicle in Southam
Some time between 18.00 hrs on the 12/3/20 and 18.00 hrs on the 13/3/20, unknown offender(s) took the number plates from a vehicle on Hillyard Road, Southam. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 223 of 15/3/20…
Read MoreCarjackers convicted to more than 60 years’ imprisonment for crime spree across Midlands
Four carjackers who used violence to steal high performance cars across Warwickshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands have been sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court. Following a tri-force investigation, the men were today (Wednesday 11 March) sentenced for a number of offences including robbery and possessing an imitation firearm. Luke Mander aged 22 of Kingsbury Road,…
Read MoreDrill Taken by Offenders in Tanworth in Arden
Some time between 22.00 hrs on the 15/2/20 and 23.00 hrs on the 7/3/20, unknown offender(s) used force to attempt to enter a detached garage at a rural property in Bidford on Avon. Damage was caused to the frame of the doors. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously on the area or have any information…
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