Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Stolen Van Recovered
A van was recovered yesterday afternoon coming off the A444 by our OPU officers, after initially stopping it to verify insurance and licence details. The officers found it had been stolen. Details of occupants past to West Midlands colleagues to assist with their investigation. OPU:SE/AF
Read MoreAttempt on Caravan made on Atherstone, Road Hartshill
Sometime between 930pm on the 10th and 0400hrs on the 11th September, offenders have tried to steal a Hyma caravan from someone’s driveway on Atherstone Road, Hartshill. Thankfully the precautions taken by the owner were sufficient to stop the thieves. Please ensure you take adequate steps to protect your property. If you saw anyone acting…
Read MoreElectric Fencing Stolen – Fillongley
Sometime between 11am and 8 pm an electric fencing unit was taken from a filed off Tippers Hill Farm near Fillongley. Witnesses to the theft or any suspicious activity in the area are sought by Police. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with…
Read MoreCampervan and Motorhome stolen close to Bedworth.
A yellow converted Vauxhall camper was stolen overnight 6th into the 7th September from Lydgate Court, Bedworth. Also, a large American Motorhome was stolen from Hawkesbury Village over the same period. Two similar crimes taking place the same night in the same area, chances are they were connected, did you see anything out of the ordinary?…
Read MoreTheft of Fuel Bowser – Corley
Sometime overnight from the 4th to the 5th September, thieves have broken into a business compound on Burrow Hill Lane and stolen a fuel bowser containing red diesel. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dashcam footage, please…
Read MoreHare Coursing -Please Report
Hare coursing is the illegal pursuit of hares using dogs to chase, catch and kill them. The dogs used are sighthounds (for example greyhounds or lurchers) and so pursue the hares by sight and not by scent. After the harvest has taken place is when we usually see a peak in incidents of coursing as…
Read MoreOperation Aerospace – Tackling Speeding Throughout the County
Operation Aerospace was run throughout Warwickshire last week to tackle speeding and vehicle offences within the county. As part of the operation, static speed checks were held between 9am and 5pm. Sites were specifically chosen in areas where there have been issues with speeding or where there have been previous serious collisions. Monday covered North…
Read MoreChipper Stolen Near Nuneaton
Some time between 23.00 hrs last night and 07.30 hrs this morning (2/9/20), unknown offender(s) stole a green and white chipper from a rural area near Tuttle Hill, Nuneaton. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please…
Read MoreReminder of New Law Re All Horses Must be Microchipped By October 2020
From October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their horses, ponies and donkeys. The new Central Equine Database (https://www.equineregister.co.uk/home) will then allow local authorities and police to track down the owners of dumped horses and make sure they are punished and the animals are given the care they deserve. It will also…
Read MoreWarning re Catalytic Converter Thefts
We have received a number of reports of catalytic converter thefts around the county relating to vehicles parked on the road, driveways and in the past car parks. Please be vigilante and if you see anyone acting suspiciously around or under a vehicle please call the police. Offenders can take only a short amount of time…
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