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Warwick Rural Area

Operation Recall – Raising Awareness of Livestock Worrying

As we approach the Easter weekend and the weather begins to improve livestock and horse owners, the police and partner agencies, such as the NFU, CLA, National Sheep Association, etc, nationally, are working together to raise the awareness of people being responsible dog owners and keeping their dogs on a lead when near livestock. Sadly…

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GPS Thefts From Agricultural Vehicles & Machinery

Warwickshire Police link in nationally with other forces on Operation Walrus which relates to the theft of GPS equipment from agricultural vehicles and implements. Reports are being reported by a number of forces, including one incident recently in the Rugby area of our county. If you have this kind of equipment on the farm please…

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Saddles and Horse Tack Stolen in Budbrooke – UPDATE

Crime Ref: 23/5978/24 – Update to descriptions Sometime between 13.00 hrs and 23.45 hrs on 6th February, unknown offender(s) forced entry to a vehicle parked near to Warwick Railway Station at Budbrooke and stole 3 x saddles, bridle parts, horse girths and saddle cloths. The saddles are very identifiable, 1 x Erreplus Essenza dressage saddle, 17”,…

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Saddles and Horse Tack Stolen in Budbrooke

Crime Ref: 23/5978/24 – UPDATE Sometime between 13.00 hrs and 23.45 hrs on 6th February, unknown offender(s) forced entry to a vehicle parked near to Warwick Railway Station at Budbrooke and stole 3 x saddles, bridle parts, horse girths and saddle cloths. The saddles are very identifiable, 1 x Erreplus Essenza dressage saddle, 17”, 34, black…

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Attempt Caravan Theft in Studley

Inc 359 of 4/12/23 3 x males attempted to steal a caravan from a property in Studley.  They were unsuccesful and abandoned the caravan, making off. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously, or have any information or footage that could help the police with their enquiries, including CCTV or dashcam footage, please forward to www.warwickshire.police.uk,…

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Great Advice For Horses in Cold Weather

From the British Horse Society: Now the temperature is falling and ice is starting to form on water troughs and buckets it’s important to remember the vital role water plays in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction…

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Stolen Boat Recovered

The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team recently recovered a stolen narrow boat on the Grand Union Canal near Warwick. The owner of the boat had been contacted by an eagle-eyed member of the public after they spotted it being towed down the canal. Upon arrival, officers secured the boat and facilitated its safe return to…

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