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We have received a number of reports around the county of number plates being stolen by offenders. If you have your number plate(s) stolen, please report to the police in case it is used by the offender(s) in a crime. To help protect your number plates we have a limited supply of packs of anti-tamper…

Where possible, use a credit card when making purchases over £100 and up to £30,000 as you receive protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. You could get your money back if: The product or service is faulty The company you bought the product or service from breaks their contract with you The…

The Rural Crime Team have charged a 47 year old man from the Southam area to court for a barn burglary that occurred in the Hatton area in early September 2022. The investigation led the officers to locating stolen property from a number of other burglaries in the Warwickshire area which they  were pleased to…

Advice on taking a few simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of burglary • Set a timer switch to turn your lights on when it gets dark – unlit houses are a give away that no one is at home. • Lock your doors, patios and downstairs windows – even when you are in.…

A limited supply of free anti-tamper number plate screws are available to protect your number plates on your vehicle from being stolen. If you would like a set sending to you please email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk. Please be vigilant, especially in car parks and public areas, if you see anyone acting suspiciously near a vehicle please let…

Please be a considerate neighbour if letting off fireworks. If you are near fields or buildings with livestock or horses in please let the owners know so that they can take action to try and reduce the distress to the animals.  Every year animals are frightened and some injured due to fireworks being let off…

Officers from the RCT have contributed to the international Operation targeting the sale, importation and exportation of endangered species. Coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO), to tackle the Illegal trade in protected and endangered species. RCT officers have conducted visits to antique centers known to trade in protected items, as well as…

The owners pride and joy was stolen from Water Orton, Sutton Coldfield (North Warwickshire) in the early hours of the 31st October. Thankfully the motorhome had been fitted with a tracker. A signal was recieved by RCT officers while out patrolling and they were able to locate the missing vehicle in the Kingsbury, Warwickshire area. Offenders had clearly tried…

Please find attached for your information the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter: Newsletter Sept Oct 2022 Regards Carol