Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Advice on Taking a Few Simple Steps to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Burglary
Advice on taking a few simple steps to avoid becoming a victim of burglary • Set a timer switch to turn your lights on when it gets dark – unlit houses are a give away that no one is at home. • Lock your doors, patios and downstairs windows – even when you are in.…
Read MoreFour People Arrested
The suspect seen in this image is one member of a group travelling around the local area trying car/van door handles in the early hours of the morning. So far, they have been seen in Atherstone and Polesworth. This image was taken in Repington Avenue, Atherstone at 03:41 hrs 03/11/2022. Linked to 23/47769/22, theft of…
Read MoreFREE Anti-Tamper Number Plate Screws
A limited supply of free anti-tamper number plate screws are available to protect your number plates on your vehicle from being stolen. If you would like a set sending to you please email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk. Please be vigilant, especially in car parks and public areas, if you see anyone acting suspiciously near a vehicle please let…
Read MorePlease Be Aware of Horses. Livestock and Pets if Letting Off Fireworks
Please be a considerate neighbour if letting off fireworks. If you are near fields or buildings with livestock or horses in please let the owners know so that they can take action to try and reduce the distress to the animals. Every year animals are frightened and some injured due to fireworks being let off…
Read MoreConvention on the International Trade in Endangered Species
Officers from the RCT have contributed to the international Operation targeting the sale, importation and exportation of endangered species. Coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO), to tackle the Illegal trade in protected and endangered species. RCT officers have conducted visits to antique centers known to trade in protected items, as well as…
Read MoreMotorhome Stolen and Recovered Within 12 Hours
The owners pride and joy was stolen from Water Orton, Sutton Coldfield (North Warwickshire) in the early hours of the 31st October. Thankfully the motorhome had been fitted with a tracker. A signal was recieved by RCT officers while out patrolling and they were able to locate the missing vehicle in the Kingsbury, Warwickshire area. Offenders had clearly tried…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached for your information the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter: Newsletter Sept Oct 2022 Regards Carol
Read MoreBarn Burglary Suspect Arrested
Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended an address in Southam with officers from E Shift Response. A 47 year old male from Southam was arrested at the address on suspicion of a rural barn burglary in the Hatton area on the 6th September 2022. Once in custody RCT officers conducted two section 18 searches…
Read MoreBurglary in Caldecote
Inc 153 of 9/9/22 Unknown offenders have entered a rural property on Weddington Lane, Caldecote and stolen a number of items. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, potential CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk,…
Read MoreRespect, Protect, Enjoy Our Countryside – Important Information from the NFU
Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the Countryside Code The Countryside Code contains advice for the public and landowners, making it easier for visitors to help respect, protect and enjoy the outdoors. Click on the links below to skip to a particular section: Respect Protect Enjoy Top tips for enjoying the countryside code How well do you know your signs…
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