Warwick Rural Area
Advice Issued Following Rise in Keyless Vehicle Thefts
We are reminding vehicle owners to be vigilant following a number of keyless thefts across the county. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in small sports/high performance Hatchback-type vehicles and Transit style vans being stolen from properties in Warwickshire. As a force, we strive to do all we can to protect those in…
Read MoreImportant Contact Numbers for Support Regarding Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can be experienced irrespective of gender, age, sexuality or ethnicity. Help is available: Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 The Mix (for under 25s) – 0808 808 4994 National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Read MoreBe Alert When Working From Home
Criminals will take advantage of people working from home by pretending to be from IT departments or software providers claiming to offer tech support. They often persuade you to download software onto your computer and trick you into revealing your personal or financial information. It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore these requests. Always contact…
Read MoreAwareness to Modern Slavery Issues and Labour Exploitation
Webinar – Labour abuse: An insight into potential exploitation taking place on your doorstep Labour exploitation is the most common type of abuse reported in the UK. This ranges from underpayment of basic pay; unsafe working conditions; through to forced labour, servitude and slavery. The Skills and Education Group is running a free online webinar…
Read MoreThree Lambs Found Dead Near Beausale
Sometime between 17.00 and 19.00 hrs on 18th June, three lambs were chased into fencing in a field near Beausale. Two were found dead and the third later had to be put down. A footpath runs through the field. If you were in the area around this time and saw anything or have any information…
Read MoreDistraction Burglary in Bishops Tachbrook
At around 11.00 hrs this morning (26/6/20), a male saying he was the gas man visited a property in Bishops Tachbrook and asked to check the radiators in the house. After he had left, it was later found that items were missing from the property. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or may have CCTV footage of…
Read MoreRemains of Sheep Found in Field Near Warwick
The remains of a sheep were found in a field near the river bank at Warwick on the 22nd June, it is believed the carcass may have been insitu for a couple of days. If you have seen anyone acting suspiciously in fields where livestock are in the area or have any information that could assist the police…
Read MoreeLearning Online counter Terrorism Course
You can now sign up to ACT Awareness eLearning – an award-winning, online counter terrorism training course. The eLearning package was previously only open to businesses but is now available, free of charge, to anyone who wants to take part. Learn more by going to https://ct.highfieldelearning.com/
Read MoreSpot the Signs and Report Concerns Regarding Modern Slavery and Labour Exploitation
With a high demand for workers in agriculture and food processing at the moment there’s an increase risk of exploitation in these sectors which we know are at a high risk of exploitation normally. Be vigilant and report your suspicions. Do you know how to Spot the Signs of LabourExploitation and ModernSlavery? Take a look…
Read MoreExtra Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Services
Charities and other organisations supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence will benefit from more than £218,000 in emergency funding, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has confirmed. It follows a bidding process organised by the Commissioner’s office to allocate Warwickshire’s portion of national emergency funding made available by the Ministry of Justice.…
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