Warwick Rural Area
Two Ifor Williams Horse Trailers Stolen from Oxhill
2 x Ifor Williams horse trailers stolen from Oxhill last night. 1x 2021 black Ifor William 511 horse trailer taken around 01.30 hrs this morning. Also a Red Ifor Williams 511 taken from next to it approx 2hrs later. If you may have seen these trailers being moved, have CCTV or dashcam footage or any…
Read MoreAlerts and Advice From Warwickshire Trading Standards
Warwickshire sees spate of rogue roofers! Residents are warned to beware of rogue roofers and bogus insulation companies. These fraudsters make doorstep visits and cold-call residents on the phone, before setting up same day site visits. The fraudsters then enter the loft space and claim that the roof is on the verge of falling in…
Read MoreHare Coursing – Please Report
Reports of hare coursing are being reported in a number of areas around the county and the police are asking for your help in reporting any incidents or suspicious activity. Hare coursing tends to occur at this time of the year after harvest when large areas of land have been cleared of standing crops and can continue into…
Read MoreAppeal to Incident on A46 Kenilworth
Officers are investigating and appealing for witnesses to a fail to stop and dangerous driving incident on the A46 near Kenilworth. At around 10.45am on TUesday (9 November) a grey VW Golf GTI was pulled over by police close to the Ramada Hotel. The vehicle initially stopped but subsequently made off from officers and is…
Read MoreTheft From Vehicle in Burton Dassett
Inc 107 of 31/10/21 Sometime between 14.00 and 17.30 hrs yesterday (31/10/21), unknown offender(s) smashed the rear window of a vehicle parked in Burton Dassett Park and stole a handbag. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please…
Read MoreCyber Crime Survey 2021
Fraud and cyber crime are the most common criminal offences in the UK. Analysis of Action Fraud reports showed that 86% of frauds had a cyber element to them. As the threat from cyber crime continues to grow and evolve, it’s important to remember one thing – most of it can be prevented. By following just a…
Read MoreAttempt Entry to Property in Wellesbourne
Inc 183 of 28/10/21 Some time between 03.00 and 04.00 hrs on the 27/10/21, unknown offender(s) attempted to enter a property in Wellesbourne. Damage was caused to the door but no entry made and nothing believed taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries,…
Read MoreAs bonfire night approaches, Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking residents to think safety first.
Councillor Andy Crump, Portfolio Holder for Fire and Rescue and Community Safety at Warwickshire County Council said: “Bonfire night is one of the busiest nights of the year for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and our other emergency services, dealing with small fires and firework related incidents. Unfortunately, a number of these happen at back…
Read MoreStreet Safe Information
The force is supporting Street Safe a new national online tool to allow people to flag places where they have felt unsafe. The system – which is primarily aimed at women and girls – allows members of the public to anonymously drop a pin onto a map and describe factors that caused them concern, including…
Read MoreAlert re Payment Diversion Fraud
Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF), also known as Business Email Compromise (BEC), tends to affect businesses and customers where electronic financial transactions are taking place. What is Payment Diversion Fraud? Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF), also known as Business Email Compromise (BEC) or Mandate Fraud, affects businesses and customers where electronic financial transactions are taking place. Criminals…
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