Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Sheep Stolen in Austrey
Some time between 15.00 hrs on Tuesday 14th April and around noon on Wednesday 15th April, possibly in the early hours of the morning, unknown offenders entered a field off No Mans Heath Lane, Austrey and stole 6 Texel sheep. Previously in the early hours of Saturday 28th March, possibly around 01.30/02.00 hrs, 3 sheep were…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Part of Multi Force Investigation
Vehicles & Equipment Seized During Warrant Warwickshire Police recently took part in executing a warrant just off our area in a cross county operation where suspected stolen property was seized. This included five caravans, two trailers, a car, a van, power tools…
Read MoreScam Warning
Warwickshire Police has recently been aware of offenders contacting members of the family asking for information. Please remember, the Police will never call and ask for your bank details. Please ensure your friends and family are aware. The Police or your bank will NEVER contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, password, or to transfer money…
Read MorePolice Warning Re Door Step Scams
Warwickshire Police are urging the public to remain vigilant against door-step scams as criminals exploit the CoVID-19 lockdown and prey on vulnerable members of the community. Door-step scams are when people turn up at peoples’ homes offering goods or services in exchange for money, but don’t actually fulfil their promise in providing the items or services…
Read MoreWarrant Executed Following Operation Hillman Investigations
A warrant was recently executed in Birmingham as part of our Operation Hillman investigations into the illegal slaughter and theft of sheep. The warrant was executed at a residential property in Birmingham following our successful application at Coventry Magistrates’ Court. With the help of PC Rachel Smith from Rugby Police, PS Robert Shaw, PC Andy…
Read MoreFunding Boost to Improve Support to Road Crash Victims Welcomed
Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe and Warwickshire Police have welcomed new Government funding to boost the support that can be given to road crash victims. The Department for Transport has provided road safety charity Brake with £169,685 to support the delivery of the National Road Victim Service (NRVS) in 2020/21. As well as…
Read MoreAlert to Scam Emails
Warwickshire Police are aware of scam emails being sent claiming to be from HMRC offering tax rebates as a result of #coronavirus If you receive a call or message claiming to be from @HMRC that asks you to click on a link or to give information such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s…
Read MoreHere to Help
56 per cent of young adults say they have experienced abuse from a controlling partner. Abuse needn’t be physical, it can be sexual, emotional, psychological and even financial. Abuse is still abuse. Refuge – Warwickshire Domestic Violence Service is here to help you – 0800 408 1552/ DVSW@refuge.org.uk . In an emergency please call 999.…
Read MoreAppeal to Locate Wanted Teenager
Officers in Nuneaton are appealing for information from the public to locate wanted 17-year-old boy, Mason Albrighton. Albrighton, wanted after failing to appear in court in Coventry on 19 March in relation to drug and theft offences, is known to have connections to Camp Hill and Atherstone. He is described as white, slim build and…
Read MoreNew Patrol Support Team Has Immediate Impact on Reducing Vehicle Crime Across Warwickshire
A new Local Policing Patrol Support Team, launched in January to support uniformed colleagues in addressing new and priority crime issues, has had an immediate impact on reducing vehicle crime across Warwickshire. Led by Sergeant Steven Davies and based in the north of the county, the team of one sergeant and six officers – despite…
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