Warwick Rural Area
Over 100 Sheep Reported Stolen in Two Reports to Warwickshire Police
Warwickshire Police have received a report of 22 lambs at around six months old believed to be stolen from fields between Loxley and Wellesbourne. This was reported to have happened between 12 and 25 July and follows a second report of 88 ewes and lambs allegedly being taken from fields near Kenilworth between 9 and…
Read MoreHare Coursing – Awareness and Importance of Reporting
Reports of hare coursing are being reported in a number of areas around the country and the police are asking for your help in reporting any incidents or suspicious activity. Warwickshire Police is part of Operation Galileo, a national approach to hare coursing with police forces working together to tackle this illegal wildlife crime. Hare coursing…
Read MoreAttempted Burglary – Kenilworth
Crime reference 23/36253/24 Between 0350hrs and 0400hrs on Sunday 25 August 2024 an offender has tried to gain entry to retail premises at The Square, Kenilworth by pushing against glass door and forcing the door. This triggered the alarm causing the offender to make off in a direction unknown. Warwickshire Police are appealing for any witnesses or CCTV/Doorbell/Dashcam…
Read MoreRobbery in Kenilworth
Robbery – Kenilworth Crime Reference 23/36074/24 Help is requested in relation to a robbery that took place at approximately 0100hrs on Friday 23 August 2024. Approximately, four males wearing balaclavas smashed and damaged two offside windows and the windscreen of a Toyota Hilux motor vehicle that was parked at Essex Close, Kenilworth. The owner of the motor…
Read MoreLea Marston Cross Goes Missing After Traffic Collision – Can You Help Find It
On 21 August between around 2pm and 3pm it is reported that a vehicle collided with a Grade II listed monument in Lea Marston, North Warwickshire (pictured). This was allegedly followed by the head of the cross from the monument falling into the vehicle, at which point the driver has reportedly made off with it.…
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Read MoreTheft of Sheep in Kenilworth
Crime Ref: 23/35835/24 Some time between 9th August and 21st August, unknown offenders have stolen 69 lambs and 19 ewes from fields in Kenilworth. The sheep were white Highlanders of mixed sexes and ages, all were tagged. If you have seen any vehicles or people acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that…
Read MorePolice 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.
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