Rugby Rural Area
Theft of Trailer from Brandon
Crime ref: 23/28918/24 Some time between 13.00 hrs on 9/7/24 and 07.00 hrs yesterday (10/7/24), unknown offender(s) entered a location on Brandon Lane, Brandon and stole an Ifor Williams tipper box trailer. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, may have seen this trailer being moved, or have any information…
Read MoreWarning to Farmers Re Agricultural GPS Equipment
Farmers across the UK are being urged to be vigilant after a new wave of Global Positioning System (GPS) thefts in recent weeks, NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) have warned. Recent intel shows farms in Lincolnshire, Essex, Newport, North Yorkshire and Thames Valley recently targeted by organised criminals, with thieves looking…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team Recover Stolen Equipment and Vehicles in Gloucestershire
The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team recently received intelligence relating to the potential location of a stolen trailer being stored in the Gloucestershire area. The team attended the location and identified a number of stolen items and vehicles including from Warwickshire victims, including several cement mixers, three trailers, a towable water bowser and a caravan…
Read MoreMissing Person Alert – Please Share
Warwickshire Police are increasingly concerned for Elizabeth Jones welfare and are asking anyone who thinks that they may have seen her, knows where she is or her car to get in touch immediately. Elizabeth, also known as Liz, is 5ft 9 with brown hair and drives a black Honda Civic, registration VE68RYY. Elizabeth has been…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Raise Awareness Around Livestock Worrying
Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team continue to raise awareness about livestock worrying and the importance of keeping dogs on a lead when near to livestock. Carol Cotterill, Rural Crime Coordinator said “As a force, Warwickshire Police are part of the national #OperationRecall initiative, working with the rural community to encourage responsible dog ownership and to…
Read MoreTheft of Caravans in South Rugby Area
During the last few days there has been 3 x reports of caravans being taken in the South Rugby Area: Crime Ref: 23/19404/24 Some time between 22.00 hrs on 10/5/24 and 07.00 hrs on 11/5/24 unknown offenders stole a Swift Sterling Eccles Sport caravan from Bretford. Crime Ref: 23/19697/24 Sometime between 20.30 hrs on 11/5/24…
Read MoreAlert re Manitou Telehandlers
We have been made aware of Manitou telehandlers being targeted in the Leicestershire area close to the Warwickshire border. If you have this type of equipment please review your security and report any suspicious activity. If you have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please either email ruralwatch@warwickshire.police.uk or contact the…
Read MoreTwo Men Sentenced Following Fly Tipping in Meriden and Fen End
On 10 May, two men were sentenced at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to charges of depositing waste without a permit. This was thanks to a joint investigation between Warwickshire Police and Solihull Council’s Regulatory Services Team. Ionut Bancunlea, 33 of Claremont Road in Smethwick, pleaded guilty to four charges of depositing waste…
Read MoreConcern for Dogs Left in Vehicles in Hot Weather
Warwickshire Police have had a number of reports of dogs left in vehicles in recent days during the hot weather causing members of the public to have concern for their welfare. Many people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But…
Read MoreOperation Recall – Raising Awareness to Livestock Worrying and Responsible Dog Ownership
As the good weather is here at last and the grass is beginning to grow, it is great to see the fields with livestock in, especially new born and young of all kinds of animals. Sadly we are also receiving reports of livestock worrying, including deaths and injury due to attacks by dogs on all…
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