Rugby Rural Area
Met Someone on Line? They May Not Be Who You Think They Are
Online dating & chatting to people you haven’t met via social media sites online. Some questions to ask yourself. Rule 1- Is there a genuine person behind this profile? Are they for real? Did they contact you? And why You? Check out the profile picture they are using, is it a false profile? Are they…
Read MoreMale Arrested Near Lawford Heath
A 47-year-old man from London was arrested after officers stopped a car towing a stolen Toyota on the A45 near Lawford Heath yesterday evening. The man was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, driving without insurance and driving without insurance.
Read MoreRugby Man Arrested in Suspected Text Fraud Investigation
A Rugby man has been arrested by detectives investigating a text scam in which a man was conned out of almost £10,000. The man was arrested on Monday morning (1st February) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Fraud Team on suspicion of fraud and money laundering. On 22 January, the victim – a man in…
Read MoreMale Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Commit Burglaries and Car Thefts
A man has been sentenced to prison for conspiring to commit burglary dwellings and conspiring to steal cars. Robert Anderson, aged 27 of Newton Road, Bedworth, appeared at Coventry Crown Court last Friday where he was found guilty of conspiring to commit the following offences: -A burglary on Calendar Close, Nuneaton between 28 October 2018…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Result on Sheep Worrying Incident
In November 2020, a sheep worrying incident was reported near to Ryton-on-Dunsmore. Two dogs had got into a field with sheep in, killing two ewes and badly injuring eight more. Sadly, only two of those eight survived their injuries. Officers from the Rural Crime Team attended the incident and quickly identified the dogs involved and…
Read MoreGet Help For Domestic Abuse
Get help for domestic abuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger. If you can’t speak and are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator and, when prompted, dial 55 to connect to the police, who will help. Refuge Warwickshire can also provide support on 0800 408 1552
Read MoreAlert to Romance Fraud
Watch out for #RomanceFraud! Here are steps you can take to protect yourself from being tricked by the clever and manipulative criminals who commit #WarksRomanceFraud #WarksCyberProtect Please see the attached video link for further advice and information: https://www.facebook.com/CyberSafeWarwickshire/videos/417087159401380
Read MoreTheft From Outbuilding in Harborough Magna
Inc 124 of 2/2/21 Sometime between 16.00 hrs 1/2/21 and 08.00 hrs this morning (2/2/21), unknown offender(s) came over a field and forced entry to an outbuilding at a rural property in Harborough Magna and took a garden tool. Attempts were made at other outbuildings. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or…
Read MoreAlert Re COVID Phishing Emails
Criminals continue to take advantage of the Covid vaccine rollout with reports of phishing emails soaring. The email, which attempts to trick people into handing over their bank details, was reported more than 1000 time in 24 hours. It appears to come from the NHS and asks the recipient to click on a link to…
Read MoreTheft From Shed in Long Lawford
Inc 203 of 1/2/21 Some time between 12.30 hrs 31/1/21 and 14.35 hrs today (1/2/21), unknown offender(s) have entered a shed at a property on Sheepcote Drive, Long Lawford and stole a number of items. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their…
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