Warwick Rural Area
Alert to Phone Scam
Warwickshire Police have received reports of a scam involving a phone caller pretending to be a Warwickshire Police officer. If you think a call maybe a scam then please do not provide any personal details – hang up & report it immediately to Action Fraud at http://actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040.
Read MorePolice Issue Traffic Warning Ahead of Kenilworth Horse Fair
Police have warned that traffic in Kenilworth is likely to be heavier than usual this weekend as people attend the horse fair. The fair takes place in a field just off the Leamington Road at the junction with the A46. Sergeant Chris Kitson from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We’re expecting it to be…
Read MorePolice Issue Warning Following Burglaries
Police have issued a warning after there were several burglaries in the county overnight where people entered properties through insecure windows. In some cases, car keys and valuables have been taken through open windows. Police are offering the following advice: Ensure all your windows and doors are locked when you go out and go to…
Read MoreAdvice for Farmers on Fire & Arson
As farmers start harvesting this summer, there is always the risk of fire from a number of areas and this is especially relevant this year with the very hot weather and dry ground that we have at present. In order to help and support farmers in Warwickshire, Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Officer, Warwickshire Police has…
Read MoreTheft From Farm in Oxhill
Inc 0148 of 21/07/2018 Between 1800hrs 12/07/2018 and 0700hrs 20/07/2018 at a farm on Banbury Road, Oxhill, 6 batteries, a petrol can and a strimmer were removed by unknown offenders from a trailer. For crime prevention advice please visit our website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk.
Read MoreDamage To Cars in Weston Under Wetherley
Inc 426 of 17/07/2018 Two residents vehicles are being repeatedly damaged by scratches to the bodywork when they are parked on Sabin Drive and not on their driveways. This type of incident has occurred five times within the last 4 months. Police believe that this may be a local resident taking a dislike to vehicles…
Read MoreArrest and Stolen Car Recovered
A man has been charged following a police pursuit through Warwickshire and Coventry in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 19 July). The pursuit took place after officers spotted a vehicle on the A46 near Leamington that had allegedly previously failed to stop for police. The car was spotted again in Burton Green where…
Read MorePatrol Officers Recover Stolen Car and Arrest Driver
Following a 30 minute pursuit of a stolen car, officers from the Operation Patrol Unit in Warwickshire Police recovered the vehicle and arrested the driver. The driver left the vehicle after the pursuit, but was successfully tracked by the police dog team and arrested by OPU. It was…
Read MorePolice Appeal For Information Following Aggrevated Burglary in Warwick
Officers from Warwickshire Police CID are appealing for information after three men threatened occupants of a house before stealing their car and cash. At around 12.30am on Sunday 15 July the three masked offenders forced entry to a house on Kilnsey Grove, Warwick. They threatened the occupants demanding cash and the keys to their blue…
Read MoreRadiators Stolen From Garden in Hampton on the Hill
Incident 427 of 16 July – During the night of 15 into 16 July, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Henley Road, Hampton on the Hill and stole 3 radiators. CMSJD
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