Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Warning to Farmers Re Agricultural GPS Equipment
Farmers across the UK are being urged to be vigilant after a new wave of Global Positioning System (GPS) thefts in recent weeks, NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) have warned. Recent intel shows farms in Lincolnshire, Essex, Newport, North Yorkshire and Thames Valley recently targeted by organised criminals, with thieves looking…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team Recover Stolen Equipment and Vehicles in Gloucestershire
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team recently received intelligence relating to the potential location of a stolen trailer being stored in the Gloucestershire area. The team attended the location and identified a number of stolen items and vehicles including from Warwickshire victims, including several cement mixers, three trailers, a towable water bowser and a caravan…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Raise Awareness Around Livestock Worrying
Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness about livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Coordinator said “As a force, Warwickshire Police are part of the national #OperationRecall initiative, working with the rural community to encourage responsible dog ownership and to…
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Alert re Manitou Telehandlers
We have been made aware of Manitou telehandlers being targeted in the Leicestershire area close to the Warwickshire border. If you have this type of equipment please review your security and report any suspicious activity. If you have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please either email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk or contact the…
Read MoreTwo Men Sentenced Following Fly Tipping in Meriden and Fen End
On 10 May, two men were sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. This was thanks to a joint investigation between Warwickshire Police and Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services Team. Ionut Bancunlea, 33 of Claremont Road in Smethwick, pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste…
Read MoreConcern for Dogs Left in Vehicles in Hot Weather
Warwickshire Police have had a number of reports of dogs left in vehicles in recent days during the hot weather causing members of the public to have concern for their welfare. Many people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But…
Read MoreOperation Recall – Raising Awareness to Livestock Worrying and Responsible Dog Ownership
As the good weather is here at last and the grass is beginning to grow, it is great to see the fields with livestock in, especially new born and young of all kinds of animals. Sadly we are also receiving reports of livestock worrying, including deaths and injury due to attacks by dogs on all…
Read MoreNuneaton Rogue Roofer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Nuneaton and Leamington Spa Residents
A rogue roofer has pleaded guilty to fraud following a successful investigation and prosecution undertaken by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards. At Warwick Crown Court on Wednesday 8th May 2024, roofer Darren Bullaman Lee (age 27 of Gilfil Road, Hill Top, Nuneaton) pleaded guilty to four offences under the Fraud Act 2006. His victims live in…
Read MoreStolen Property Recovered by Rural Crime Team – Do You Recognise Any Items?
Please help us find the owners of this stolen property. The Rural Crime Team have recovered a significant amount of power tools, batteries and generators from a location. Having returned some of the larger items (not pictured) to their rightful owners they are now in the process of trying reunite tens of thousands of pounds…
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