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Warning of Bogus Email Scam re Parcel Deliveries
Warwickshire Police are warning that more residents are reporting receiving bogus emails stating that Royal Mail has attempted to deliver a parcel to them without success and now requires ‘additional details’ in order to attempt to re-deliver the parcel, as the ‘address appears to be incomplete’. The emails contain a ‘book your delivery’ link that…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Monthly Newsletter
Please find attached for your information our monthly newsletter from the Rural Crime Team: Newsletter February 2021
Read MoreRural Crime Team Result on Sheep Worrying Incident
In November 2020, a sheep worrying incident was reported near to Ryton-on-Dunsmore. Two dogs had got into a field with sheep in, killing two ewes and badly injuring eight more. Sadly, only two of those eight survived their injuries. Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended the incident and quickly identified the dogs involved and…
Read MoreRural Crime Team With Shipston Safer Neighbourhood Officers Recover an Estimated £60,000 of Stolen Equipment
https://www.facebook.com/WarwickshireRuralCrimeTeam/videos/222670156198014 This week, following a report of a tracker from a stolen vehicle plotting in our area, the Rural Crime Team began investigating. Working with the Shipston Safer Neighbourhood Team the officers spent a number of hours in the Shipston area. The work paid off with the team recovering an estimated £60,000 worth of stolen…
Read MoreGenerator Stolen in Wolston Area
Inc 57 of 22/1/21 Some time between 13.00 hrs 21/1/21 and 07.00 hrs this morning (22/1/21), unknown offender(s) entered a shed and stole a generator from a rural property in Wolston, near to the A45. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their…
Read MoreVan Entered in Welford on Avon
Inc 48 of 11/1/21 In the early hours of this morning (11/1/21), believed to be around 03.15hrs, unknown offender(s) entered a van on Barton Road, Welford on Avon. Damage caused to vehicle, it is not known at this time if anything was taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any…
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Advice
This time of year isn’t always happy especially for those suffering from abuse. Check in on your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues and if you have any concerns, speak out and seek help from police or Refuge Warwickshire. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Comment Share
Read MoreYour Parcel is Awaiting Collection Scam – Warning from Warwickshire Trading Standards
Several Warwickshire residents have reported receiving bogus text messages informing them that an item is awaiting their collection at a drop box. The item is often a high-priced product such as an iPhone. A link is usually provided in the text message directing them to pay $1 shipping costs. However, this is just an attempt…
Read MoreCyber Scam Alert
Be on the lookout for fake penalty charge e-mails The e-mail purports to be from HM Courts and Tribunal Service and states the recipient has been issued a penalty charge for “the use of a vehicle on a road in the charging area which a charging scheme applies without payment of the appropriate charge.” The…
Read MoreTrailer Stolen from Earlswood
A plant trailer with ramp was stolen overnight 1st/2nd December from an isolated barn off Poolhead Lane, Earlswood, utilizing a neighbouring field to take it away. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by…
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