Warwick Rural Area
Tips to Protect Against Car Key Burglary
In recent weeks, several homes in the county have been broken into in an attempt to steal car keys and vehicles from properties. The Police always encourage people to be vigilant with their vehicle security and take on board the below crime prevention measures in a bid to deter thieves: – keep your…
Read MorePolice Work with Partners on Vehicle Operation
During an operation with the Police OPU and Rural Crime Team, plus partner agencies on Monday, a Mitsubishi L200 was examined along with the trailer and mini digger it was towing. The 61 year old Driver had numerous previous imprisonments for various offences including burglary, theft and driving while disqualified. Although his last driving disqualification…
Read MoreCrime Prevention Advice for Caravan Owners
Following recent incidents of caravans being taken in Warwickshire and on neighbouring forces, please find attached crime prevention advice to protect your vehicle. We strongly advise considering registering your caravan with CRiS and having it marked and chipped. Caravan A5 4pp Artwork
Read MorePolicing Priorities Online Vote – Warwick Rural East Community Forum
The next Warwick Rural East Community Forum will be held on Tuesday 11-FEB-2020 at Cubbington Village Hall, Broadway, Cubbington. The forum starts at 7pm. Prior to the forum the online vote is now live for the Policing Priorities. The suggested priorities are: •Speed Checks / Monitoring – Rugby Road, Cubbington (near Church Lane junction). To…
Read MoreBuilding Entered in Lapworth
Some time between 2200hrs and 2230hrs on Tuesday 4 February 2020 offenders have broken into an annex building to a property at Old Warwick Road, Lapworth. It is not clear at this stage, what, if anything, has been taken. This is incident 472 of 4 February 2020.If you think you may have seen or heard anything…
Read MoreAttempted Entry to Property in Cubbington
Between 01:30hrs and 07:15hrs Wednesday 05-FEB-2020 unknown offender(s) burgled a property on Church Hill, Cubbington. Offender(s) attempted to force open a door at the front of the property but were unsuccessful. Offender(s) gained access to the rear of the property, where they managed to enter the building. Nothing is believed to have been stolen. If you…
Read MoreMan Jailed For His Part in Theft of High Value Cars
A man has been jailed following a Warwickshire Police investigation into the theft of high value cars from across Warwickshire and West Midlands. Scott Errol Williams, 38, of no fixed abode, admitted conspiring to steal cars valued in excess of £150,000 from properties in Brinklow, Southam, Rugby and Knowle. The thefts occurred between April 2018…
Read MorePolice Advice – Action Fraud Information
The Police will NEVER send someone in to your home to collect money or ask you to transfer funds out of your account. Please ensure your relatives, friends and neighbours know this, especially if they may be vulnerable to this type of crime.
Read MoreBurglary in Henley in Arden
Sometime between 9am and 10am today Thursday 30th January 2020 offenders have forced entry to a house on the A4189 Oldberrow Lane between Henley in Arden and Mappleborough Green. Evidence suggests the suspect/s parked their vehicle in a gateway nearby. If you were travelling along the road at the relevant time and have dash cam footage please…
Read MorePolice Warn of Increase in Catalytic Converter Thefts
We’ve seen a recent spate in catalytic converter thefts. Most vehicles have catalytic converters, which can be stolen for the value of the metal or illegally re-sold. Thieves tend to target hybrid cars as the value of their converter is higher while vans/4x4s have a larger ground clearance meaning they are more easily accessible. The…
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