Warwick Rural Area
Warwickshire Police Warn of Scams Relating to COVID 19
If you receive an email offering you financial help for Covid-19, please TakeFive – it could be a scam Always contact organisations such as government departments directly on a known number or email and avoid clicking on links or using the contact details contained. Watch the link below for further information: If you receive…
Read MoreMurder Investigation Launched Following the Death of a Woman in Lillington
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the death of a 54-year-old woman in Lillington this morning (Monday, 24 August). Police were called at 2.38am to a report of a disturbance at a property on Valley Road. Upon arrival, a woman with a serious head injury was discovered inside. Officers started CPR but…
Read MoreArrests and Stolen Vehicle Recovered
Overnight OPU officers worked alongside Leicestershire Police and CMPG (Central Motorway Police Group) colleagues to recover this BMW only hours after it was stolen. Prior to this the 3 suspects had been stopped on the M40 and arrested from a further stolen vehicle. SE
Read MoreOperation Mouldboard
This week officers from the OPU have taken part in Operation Mouldboard. This is a pro-active policing operation to target vehicles that are committing ‘construction and use’ offences on Warwickshire’s road network. We have utilised a number of sites across the county and dealt with a vast number of vehicles that were found to be…
Read MoreAttempt Entry to Property in Lapworth
Sometime between 22.50 hrs 21/8/20 and 07.00 hrs this morning (22/8/20), unknown offender(s) attempted to enter a property on Priory Close, Lapworth. It is believed they were disturbed and made off, no entry was made and nothing taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the…
Read MoreTheft From Outbuilding in Cubbington
Sometime between 18.00 hrs 21/8/20 and 04.00 hrs this morning (22/8/20), unknown offender(s) have forced entry to an outbuilding at a rural property on Coventry Road, Cubbington and stole a motorbike, 2 x hedge trimmers and 3 x chainsaws. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Increase Rural Crime Team
Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team, which was launched in October 2019, has now almost doubled in size thanks to increased investment by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, funded through the Council Tax precept. Three additional officers have been recruited into the team and with a further vacancy due to be filled shortly. This takes…
Read MorePrevent – An Introduction – Important Information
Groomers of all kinds prey on feelings of stress and isolation to exploit vulnerable individuals, both online and offline. Prevent provides local safeguarding support to those targeted by terrorist influences. Watch the full video to see how it works on the ground: https://youtu.be/Otc2eaRY32s
Read MoreCrime Prevention Advice re Allotments
There has been a number of thefts from sheds and at allotments around the county. Please see the attached advice sheets and review your security. Where ever possible do not leave tools and valuable items in unattended locations, property mark everything and liaise with your local policing team, reporting any suspicious behaviour. Advice sheets – Allotment_Advice, Shed…
Read MoreCommunity Speedwatch Relaunches in Warwickshire
Warwickshire Police’s Community Speedwatch scheme is relaunching this week from Monday 17 August 2020 as part of a phased reintroduction in the county. Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a national initiative where active members of local communities join together to monitor speeds of vehicles in their local area with support from the police. In Warwickshire each…
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