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Rural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter for your information: Newsletter June 2023
Read MoreAlert Re Danger of Grass Cuttings to Livestock
We have been made aware of a report of a pile of grass cuttings put in a field with livestock in causing one animal to be extremely ill. Lawn/grass cuttings can be extremely dangerous to livestock, including horses and in some situations can lead to their death. Please do not put lawn/grass cuttings in a…
Read MoreSCRAP Fly Tipping
Did you know that rubbish you’ve handed to someone else is still your legal responsibility until it is correctly disposed of? If someone, such as an unlicensed ‘man in a van’ found online, were to fly-tip your waste, you could end up paying a fine or being taken to court. Make sure you are covered when handing…
Read MoreWarning – Be Water Aware
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are warning of the dangers of water. In the hot weather rivers, lakes, etc may seem very inviting to cool down but can be dangerous and hazardous. Even on a warm day the water can be cold and if jumping in can lead to cold water shock, which could lead…
Read MoreTrailer Stolen from Farm in Shipston on Stour Area
Crime Ref: 23/23730/23 Sometime between 16.40 hrs on 3/6/23 and 6/6/23 unknown offenders entered a farm in the Shipston on Stour area and stole a flat bed Ifor Williams trailer. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, including CCTV or dashcam footage, please advise…
Read MoreHorse Tack Stolen in Ryton on Dunsmore
Crime Ref: 23/20504/23 Sometime between 19.00 hrs on 15/5/23 and 10.00 hrs on 16/5/23 (yesterday), unknown offender(s) entered a rural property near Ryton on Dunsmore and stole horse tack, including a saddle. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, including CCTV, dashcam…
Read MorePlease Abide by the Countryside Code
We hope you have a nice Easter and enjoy the countryside but please abide by the countryside code: Respect everyone be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside leave gates and property as you find them do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking be nice, say hello, share…
Read MoreOff-Road Bikes in Hurley and Kingsbury
We have received reports of 2 off-road bikes riding onto various farmland and woodland in the Hurley and Kingsbury area over the last week. Both bikes have been seen without any plates displayed, one bike is primarily red in colour and the other white. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have…
Read MoreThree Men Arrested in Connection With Parcel Scam
Three men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a parcel scam at a delivery depot in North Warwickshire. The men are suspected of being involved in a scam where more than £500k of parcels were fraudulently diverted to the wrong addresses where the goods were then sold on. They were arrested after…
Read MoreMotorcycles Stolen in Walton
Ref: 23/53706/22 On 13th of December at 01:00 a garage at a property in Walton, just off from Fosse Way was broken into. 2-3 motorcycles were taken as well as a quad bike and a go-kart. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with…
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