Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Three Arrests as Part of Week-Long Crackdown on Telephone Fraud
Three men have been arrested as part of a week of action against telephone fraud led by the Warwickshire Police Economic Crime Unit. On Tuesday (4 August), a 44-year-old man from Wednesbury, West Midlands was arrested on suspicion of Fraud and money laundering. This was in connection with an incident in November 2019 where an…
Read MoreLooking to Book a Holiday
Be vigilant of “too good to be true” offers/prices on flights or accommodation as it could be a scam. Make sure you read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites and bookings are legitimate. Always use the secure payment methods recommended by reputable online retailers and don’t accept requests to pay separately via bank…
Read MoreBe Vigilant on Country Roads and Lanes
As harvest gets well underway with our farmers working 24/7 to get the crops in, please be mindful, especially around country lanes. Do not speed and be vigilant. Large combines, tractors and trailers are all moving on our roads at present to get to and from the fields, but also it could be a horse…
Read MoreDog Owners Urged to Think About Their Pets After Police Called to Dogs Locked in Cars in Hot Weather
Dog owners are being urged to think about their pets as the temperature and humidity increases after police were called to incidents in Kenilworth and Leek Wootton. The appeal comes after Kenilworth and Warwick Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) were called earlier today (Friday August 7) to separate incidents where dogs had been left locked in…
Read MoreScam Alert
Even at a time of national emergency, criminals will try to exploit the situation for financial gain. This includes impersonating people calling from the NHS Test and Trace service. Contact tracers will only call you from the number 0300 013 5000. Anyone who does not wish to talk over the phone can request the NHS…
Read MoreOperation Homberg
Operation Homberg took place on 6 June on the M6 at Corley North and 3 August on the M40 South with officers from the Commercial Vehicle Unit and OPU working closely with Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team, Highways England, NAVCIS and the Caravan and Camping Club. During the two day operation three stolen trailers were…
Read MoreTeam Work on Operation Provides Good Results
On Monday the Rural Crime Team spent the day working at an Operation on the Warwick M40 services alongside officers from OPU (Operation Patrol Unit) and with the assistance of NAVCIS and other partner agencies. The purpose of the Operation was to target potentially stolen caravans, trailers and plant machinery travelling along the motorway network. The team have access…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Respond to Males Illegally Fishing
PC Craig Purcell and PC Andy Steventon were recently out patrolling the Bidford-Upon-Avon area in the early hours when we heard over the radio that response officers had located three people fishing on the River Avon near Luddington. As the officers approached one male decided he didn’t fancy hanging around so jumped in the river to get…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Supports New Neighbourhood Watch ‘Safety in Neighbours’ Campaign
In partnership with the Home Office, Neighbourhood Watch have this week launched their new ‘Safety in Neighbours’ campaign which seeks to encourage communities to work together to keep their homes and neighbourhoods safe. It comes following the easing of lockdown restrictions, with more people being out and about, and is set to provide practical tools…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Appeal
Warwickshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Marcin Bober, who has links to Rugby. We would like to speak to him in connection with a burglary in the town last year. He is 6ft, with brown hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses. He is believed to have connections to Coventry…
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