Warwick Rural Area
DEFRA Pig Keeper Survey
A survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers, including smallholders, pet pig keepers and hobby keepers, was launched on Monday 20th July by the UK government and devolved administrations. The survey forms part of the UK’s campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever. It aims to find out more about what…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Clopton Recovered
Some time between 12.00 hrs on the 20/7/20 and 09.30 hrs today (22/7/20), unknown offender(s) have entered a rural property in Clopton and stolen a Thrift Challenger Hi-Style caravan. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have seen this caravan being moved or have any information that could help the police with…
Read MoreIllegal Raves
Do you know a child or young person planning to attend an illegal rave? Have they asked you for a lift? Please don’t drop off or collect anyone from these events – they are unauthorised, unlicensed & often poorly organised making them un-safe to attend. If you are aware of any being organised please call…
Read MoreTheft in Tanworth in Arden
Sometime between 16.30 hrs on 16/7/20 and 07.30 hrs on 17/7/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry through gates at a rural property on Broad Lane, Tanworth in Arden and stole a number of tools. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please…
Read MoreAdvice on Purchasing Caravans and Motorhomes
Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…
Read MoreDo You Know of a Planned Illegal Rave?
Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.
Read MoreRugby Distraction Burglary Arrests
Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…
Read MoreNew Farm Worker Welfare App Launched to Address Modern Slavery Concerns
The Farm Work Welfare App (FWWA) is a new tool to help rural employers tackle labour abuse and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sector. The launch of the app, which has been developed by The Clewer Initiative, will coincide with the summer harvesting season when there is huge pressure on the…
Read MoreTow Bar Stolen in Blackdown
A secure detachable tow bar was stolen from a Landrover Discovery whilst parked in a public car park in Blackdown. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 367 of 12/7/20, alternatively you can call Crimestoppers…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn of ‘Spoofing’ Tricks
Criminals are using “spoofing” to trick you into thinking you’re being contacted by Amazon. Be suspicious of fake emails offering you a free gift card as links contained can lead to your device being infected with malware. Forward potential scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
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