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Warwick Rural Area

Met Someone on Line? They May Not Be Who You Think They Are

Online dating & chatting to people you haven’t met via social media sites online. Some questions to ask yourself. Rule 1- Is there a genuine person behind this profile? Are they for real? Did they contact you? And why You? Check out the profile picture they are using, is it a false profile? Are they…

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Rural 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…

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Alert to Romance Fraud

Watch out for #RomanceFraud! Here are steps you can take to protect yourself from being tricked by the clever and manipulative criminals who commit #WarksRomanceFraud #WarksCyberProtect Please see the attached video link for further advice and information: https://www.facebook.com/CyberSafeWarwickshire/videos/417087159401380

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Alert Re COVID Phishing Emails

Criminals continue to take advantage of the Covid vaccine rollout with reports of phishing emails soaring. The email, which attempts to trick people into handing over their bank details, was reported more than 1000 time in 24 hours. It appears to come from the NHS and asks the recipient to click on a link to…

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Vehicle Entered in Mappleborough Green

Inc 292 of 31/1/21 Sometime between 16.30 hrs and 17.20 hrs 31/1/21, unknown offender(s) broke a window to a vehicle parked on Hayes Lane, Mappleborough Green 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, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam…

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Trailer Stolen in Sambourne

Inc 91 of 29/1/21 Unknown offender(s) have entered a rural property on Middleton Lane, Sambourne and stole a homemade trailer, no further description at this time. 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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Alert to Telephone Fraud

Warwickshire Police are investigating four telephone fraud attempts in the last couple of days. In one incident, a couple from Atherstone were conned out of £20,000 after being contacted by someone claiming to be from Barlcay’s Bank who told them there had been suspicious activity on their account. In other incidents, people were contacted by…

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Theft From Vehicle in Heathcote

Inc 174 of 28/1/21 Some time between 26/1/21 and 13.00 hrs today (27/1/21), unknown offender(s) entered a vehicle in Heathcote and took 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, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by…

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Be Alert To Vaccine Fraud

Criminals are using the Covid vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them into handing over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS or a local pharmacy. Remember, the…

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