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Warwick Rural Area

Stolen Telehandler Recovered by the Rural Crime Team

This JCB telehandler was located by RCT officers in the Hurley area and confirmed stolen from Norfolk.We’ve had previous incidents in Warwickshire of stolen telehandlers being used by criminal groups to smash shop fronts and steal cash machines. Thankfully this one was located in slightly more mundane circumstances and follows some great partnership working with Norfolk Constabulary.The machine…

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Warwickshire Police Would Like Your Opinion

Warwickshire Police are reaching out to the public for their experiences of service they have received by the Police. This will help us understand the views of the public and how you interact with the Police to help us learn, adapt and improve our services. Please copy this link into your search box to access…

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Stolen Caravan Recovered

During a shift supporting Stratford 999 response colleagues, the Rural Crime Team spotted a caravan turning into the Shell Petrol Station on Evesham Road, Stratford. On speaking with the driver of the Land Rover, it transpired he had purchased the Elddis caravan 2 days prior from a private sale on Facebook marketplace. Unfortunately for the…

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Quad Bike Stolen in Preston Bagot

Inc 50 of 16/9/21 At around 02.30 hrs of the 16/9/21, unknown offenders entered a rural property in Preston Bagot and stole a 750 Suzuki King quad bike which has a slight tear in the back of the seat. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help…

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Burglary in Lapworth

Inc 95 of 16/9/21 Overnight (15th/16th September), unknown offender(s) entered a garage at a property on Grove Lane, Lapworth and stole a number of items. 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 contact us by either advising…

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Burglary in Lowsonford

Inc 57 of 16/9/21 Some time between 18.00 hrs on the 15th September and 08.00 hrs yesterday (16th Sept), unknown offender(s) forced entry to 3 x outbuildings at a property on Lapworth Street, Lowsonford and stole tools and equipment. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the…

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Drivers are asked to Slow Down to help protect pedestrians and other road users on National Safe Speeds Day

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is supporting National Safe Speeds Day today 15 September 2021 and is asking drivers to please slow down particularly in residential areas and safely #ShareTheSpace to help protect pedestrians and other road users. National Safe Speeds Day is part of Project Edward (Every Day Without A Road Death) and takes place…

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR 2021 AWARD

People across the UK are being invited to take part in the Neighbourhood Watch Networks annual hunt for the UK’s ‘Neighbour of the Year’ – a nationwide search undertaken in partnership by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch. Now in its fourth year, 2021 sees the introduction of a new category: Community of the Year. This award will…

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Trading Standards Find Illegal Cigarettes Hidden in Rugby Sewer

Illegal cigarettes and tobacco were discovered below a manhole cover, suspended above an open drain at the rear of a shop in Rugby. This was the second time illegal products have been found hidden in drains after a similar seizure in Leamington Spa. Over 44,000 cigarettes and more than 400 packets of hand-rolling tobacco were seized…

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