Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Fly Tipping is a Crime
It is concerning to note the increased number of fly tipping incidents and the waste being dumped in our countryside. We understand during this time when many people are at home it is an opportunity to have a sort out but any rubbish must be disposed of responsibly. Recycle what you can, use your black…
Read MoreStolen Trailer Recovered
Following offenders breaking into a rural property in South Warwickshire last night, Response Officers were deployed and recovered a trailer with items inside. Response, OPU and West Mercia Officers worked together and arrested a male. The attached two child’s quad bikes pictured were amongst the items recovered, other items have been identified. If you can recognise them and can provide information…
Read MoreTheft in Binley
Sometime between 03.00 hrs on the 25/4/20 and 07.00 hrs on the 27/4/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry to an area on the Brinklow Road, Binley and stole a 3 tonne hydraulic breaker used for the back of a JCB. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help…
Read MoreCoVID-19 and Cyber Crime
Criminals are using every opportunity to exploit the national crisis to defraud innocent people who are spending more time online, by targeting them to commit cyber crime. Cyber crime can see criminals contact you via email or social media to try to trick you into parting with your money or personal information, or into purchasing…
Read MoreThree Arrests for Drug Offences in the County
Three men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences in separate incidents in the north of the county yesterday. In the early hours of the morning, officers on patrol in Brandon seized what they believe to be class A drugs from a 38-year-old man from Rugby after he was arrested for failure to appear at…
Read MoreTrading Standards Alert
With so many people self-isolating or social distancing, online quizzes have become an increasingly popular way of people staying in touch with friends and family and providing a source of entertainment. Many people are creating and sharing their own quizzes or taking part in online events. However, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has received information…
Read MoreCoVID-19 and Cyber Crime
Criminals are using every opportunity to exploit the national crisis to defraud innocent people who are spending more time online, by targeting them to commit cyber crime. Cyber crime can see criminals contact you via email or social media to try to trick you into parting with your money or personal information, or into purchasing…
Read MoreRemains of Two Sheep Found Near Wolston
The remains of two sheep were found near Wolston on the evening of Thursday 16th April, they may have been at the location for a couple days. This was in an area where there was fly tipping. The two sheep were black/dark brown and white with horns, believed to be Jacobs. No tags at…
Read MoreStolen Lamb Recovered from Vehicle in Welford and Three Occupants Arrested
At 7pm on Tuesday (21/04/20) a member of public called Warwickshire Police to report seeing people taking a lamb from a field near Long Marston in South Warwickshire. They were able to describe a white van being used and gave the registration. Along with Patrol Officers and Shipston SNT, the Rural Crime Team searched the…
Read MoreQuad Bike Stolen in Shelford
Some time between 19.00 hrs on the 18/4/20 and 05.00 hrs on the 19/4/20, unknown offender(s) entered a rural property at Shelford and stole a quad bike. The bike had a sprayer on the back that was removed causing damage. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police…
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