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Warwick Rural Area

Stolen Trailer Recovered

The Rural Crime Team last week followed up investigations into thefts from farms in South Warwickshire in the West Midlands area and although they didn’t find the items they were looking for identified a stolen trailer and a caravan. Sergeant Bob Shaw and PC Andy King took the trailer straight back to the rightful owner (pictured) who was very…

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Van Stolen in Hatton

At around 21.45 hrs on the 4/5/20, unknown offender(s) stole a Ford Transit van, registration ending XEB from Hatton.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including CCTV or dashcam footage, please call 101 and refer to inc 66 of 4/5/20 or…

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Stolen Caravan Recovered by Rural Crime Team

Whilst three males from a previous incidents were in custody, PC Andy King and PC Craig Purcell, from the Rural Crime Team, conducted searches of addresses they were linked to in West Mercia, looking for property that may have been stolen from Warwickshire farms. Unfortunately nothing from recent offences was found but they did find a caravan that was stolen from South…

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Dogs Involved In Worrying and Killing Sheep Seized by Police

PC Timmins from the Rural Crime Team has been investigating reported incidents of sheep worrying in North Warwickshire. In some cases sheep had been killed by dogs that were not under control of their owner. Working with PC Shane Bird from Coleshill Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) PC Timmins assessed offences in Coleshill and Atherstone. Links were made to…

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Van Stolen in Hatton

Some time between 21.45hrs 3/5/20 and 07.45 hrs this morning (4/5/20), unknown offender(s) have taken a white Ford Transit van, registration ending XEB from a property in Hatton.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, that may help the police with their enquiries please call…

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Burglary in Ladbrooke

Some time between 19.00 hrs on the 29/4/20 and 08.00 hrs on the 30/4/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry into a garage and outbuilding at a property in Ladbrooke and stole 3 x bicycles.  A black and white Ican racing bike, a Yeti mountain bike and a pink Yeti mountain bike.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously…

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Fly Tipping is a Crime

It is concerning to note the increased number of fly tipping incidents and the waste being dumped in our countryside. We understand during this time when many people are at home it is an opportunity to have a sort out but any rubbish must be disposed of responsibly. Recycle what you can, use your black…

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Stolen Trailer Recovered

Following offenders breaking into a rural property in South Warwickshire last night, Response Officers were deployed and recovered a trailer with items inside.  Response, OPU and West Mercia Officers worked together and arrested a male.  The attached two child’s quad bikes pictured were amongst the items recovered, other items have been identified.  If you can recognise them and can provide information…

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CoVID-19 and Cyber Crime

Criminals are using every opportunity to exploit the national crisis to defraud innocent people who are spending more time online, by targeting them to commit cyber crime. Cyber crime can see criminals contact you via email or social media to try to trick you into parting with your money or personal information, or into purchasing…

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Cyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Collision, Tanworth-in-Arden

Incident 281 of 24 April 2020 Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a cyclist and a Ford Mondeo that occurred at 15.07hours on Friday 24 April 2020 at the crossroads where the B4101 Broad Lane meets Tythe Barn Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden. The cyclist a man in his 70’s from Solihull suffered serious head…

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