Warwick Rural Area
Police and Crime Commissioner Hears How Global Organised Crime is Affecting Rural Communities in Warwickshire
The impact of organised crime gangs and the hidden consequences global conflict has on the UK’s rural communities were exposed in a special workshop in Warwickshire, hosted by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Seccombe and Warwickshire Police’s Rural Crime Team. Experts from across policing, rural, wildlife and heritage crime joined with representatives of…
Read MoreSummer Weather Advice – Keep Your Property Secure
As the nice weather has at last arrived, we’d like to remind residents of simple crime prevention tips that are often forgotten in sunny weather but can also make you vulnerable to theft. Always close and lock your doors and windows if you are not in the room, even if you’re just going into another…
Read MoreKenilworth Livestock Show – Warwickshire’s Finest – Sunday 11th August
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team have a stand at The Kenilworth Livestock Show, in Association with ‘Warwickshire’s Finest’ on Sunday 11th August, 10am to 3pm at Fosse Way, CV31 1XL. Lots of advice and information to help you with crime prevention.
Read MoreFarm Safety Advice
Safety on a farm is important all year round, however with hay making and harvest now getting well under way with the warmer weather starting to come through it’s a good time to review all precautions in place on your property. To help please find on the attached link advice from the fire service, supported…
Read MoreWarning to Farmers Re Agricultural GPS Equipment
Farmers across the UK are being urged to be vigilant after a new wave of Global Positioning System (GPS) thefts in recent weeks, NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) have warned. Recent intel shows farms in Lincolnshire, Essex, Newport, North Yorkshire and Thames Valley recently targeted by organised criminals, with thieves looking…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team Recover Stolen Equipment and Vehicles in Gloucestershire
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team recently received intelligence relating to the potential location of a stolen trailer being stored in the Gloucestershire area. The team attended the location and identified a number of stolen items and vehicles including from Warwickshire victims, including several cement mixers, three trailers, a towable water bowser and a caravan…
Read MoreMissing Person Alert – Please Share
Warwickshire Police are increasingly concerned for Elizabeth Jones welfare and are asking anyone who thinks that they may have seen her, knows where she is or her car to get in touch immediately. Elizabeth, also known as Liz, is 5ft 9 with brown hair and drives a black Honda Civic, registration VE68RYY. Elizabeth has been…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Raise Awareness Around Livestock Worrying
Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness about livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Coordinator said “As a force, Warwickshire Police are part of the national #OperationRecall initiative, working with the rural community to encourage responsible dog ownership and to…
Read MoreTwo Men Sentenced Following Fly Tipping in Meriden and Fen End
On 10 May, two men were sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. This was thanks to a joint investigation between Warwickshire Police and Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services Team. Ionut Bancunlea, 33 of Claremont Road in Smethwick, pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste…
Read MoreConcern for Dogs Left in Vehicles in Hot Weather
Warwickshire Police have had a number of reports of dogs left in vehicles in recent days during the hot weather causing members of the public to have concern for their welfare. Many people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But…
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