Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Two People Arrested Following Reports of Burglaries
Two people were arrested over the last few of days after officers responded to reports of burglaries in progress. A 25-year-old man from Nuneaton was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary after officers responded to a report of someone trying to break in to a business premises in Ansley Road in the early hours of…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Join Farmers at Annual Ploughing Match at Bentley
Officers from the Rural Crime Team supported farmers and local landowners at the Sheepy & District Ploughing Association Match on Sunday at Bentley, North Warwickshire. It was great to see such a range of vehicles, equipment and real skill being displayed from the heavy horses to vintage and modern tractors. The officers had a busy…
Read MoreRural Crime Team and SNT Join Partners on Operation Leviathan
The Rural Crime Team, along with Nuneaton SNT joined our partners at the Environment Agency and the Angling Trust on Operation Leviathan. The aim was to conduct licence checks and challenge illegal fishing in the north of the county. 8 individuals were found committing offences and could face fines of up to £2,500 and have…
Read MoreBritish Deer Society Survey re Vehicle Collisions and Near Misses
Please find attached a survey the British Deer Society would appreciate your input on with regard to vehicle collisions and near misses on the road : https://us3.list-manage.com/survey?u=a3d1bae013b8e00d8c1d13124&id=3f73e823e7&e=*|UNIQID|* (If the link does not work by clicking on it, cut and paste into your toolbar). Further information is available at www.bds.org.uk The results will go into a report for…
Read MoreHave your say on contacting Warwickshire Police
A survey has been launched to help inform our understanding of how the public wish to contact and engage with the force. The survey has been commissioned by Warwickshire Police and is open to anyone who lives or works in the county. Those taking part in the survey do not need to have ever contacted…
Read MoreStolen Caravan Recovered by Rural Crime Team
During the night of the 20th September three caravans were stolen from a storage compound near Earlswood. Following the theft officers from the Rural Crime Team made enquiries with The National Vehicle Crime intelligence Service and were able to engage with the manufacturers of the caravans in an attempt to establish their current location. Fortunately…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Make a New Canine Friend
During a recent investigation into an incident of alleged unnecessary suffering caused to an animal, the Rural Crime Team seized this delightful dog in the South of the county. After his checkup with the vet our officers passed him to colleagues in the dog section, he will soon be finding himself a new home, well suited to his desire to run and…
Read MoreStolen Telehandler Recovered by the Rural Crime Team
This JCB telehandler was located by RCT officers in the Hurley area and confirmed stolen from Norfolk.We’ve had previous incidents in Warwickshire of stolen telehandlers being used by criminal groups to smash shop fronts and steal cash machines. Thankfully this one was located in slightly more mundane circumstances and follows some great partnership working with Norfolk Constabulary.The machine…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Would Like Your Opinion
Warwickshire Police are reaching out to the public for their experiences of service they have received by the Police. This will help us understand the views of the public and how you interact with the Police to help us learn, adapt and improve our services. Please copy this link into your search box to access…
Read MoreStolen Caravan Recovered
During a shift supporting Stratford 999 response colleagues, the Rural Crime Team spotted a caravan turning into the Shell Petrol Station on Evesham Road, Stratford. On speaking with the driver of the Land Rover, it transpired he had purchased the Elddis caravan 2 days prior from a private sale on Facebook marketplace. Unfortunately for the…
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