Rugby Rural Area
Offensive Weapons Act
The Offensive Weapons Act will make it unlawful to possess certain weapons, ensuring that they are kept off our streets. A three month surrender and compensation scheme is open for legal owners. Find out which items are covered here https://www.gov.uk/…/new-surrender-scheme-starts-to… https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-surrender-scheme-starts-to-keep-dangerous-weapons-off-the-streets?fbclid=IwAR3xWpceyV_XTk5Quyd9ny1ieexj5Dlp79Yc7Y3doMi_ZIswHicAOvc1AyI
Read MoreWarwickshire Trading Standards Alert: Bogus Highways Department Workmen
Buildings with private car parks are being targeted by bogus Highways Department workmen, warn Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service The bogus workmen claim they have been renewing road markings before offering to use their leftover paint to repaint lines on the car parks. They will quote a very low price, usually a few hundred…
Read MoreOff Road Bikes Seized
On Sunday 29th November, Warwickshire Police received a number of calls regarding off road bikes being raced around fields and land near Napton on the Hill. Officers attended and located the bikes going back to their vans parked nearby. After making enquiries with the riders it transpired that neither of the bikes were taxed, MOT…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Lawford Heath
Some time between 16.00 hrs on the 8/12/20 and 9.15hrs this morning (9/12/20), unknown offender(s) entered a rural property near Lawford Heath and stole a white Swift Fairway caravan. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may have seen this caravan being driven away in the night, or have any information that could…
Read MoreTheft From Sheds in Dunchurch
Sometime between 16.00 hrs on the 7/12/20 and 9.15hrs 8/12/20, unknown offender(s) forced entry to sheds in Dunchurch 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, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising…
Read MoreAttempt to Enter Outbuilding in Lower Shuckburgh
Unknown offender(s) attempted to enter an outbuilding at a property in Lower Shuckburgh, no entry was gained and nothing taken. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us online at www.warwickshire.police.uk,…
Read MoreCannabis Farm Discovered in Exhall
Officers have seized more than 3,000 cannabis plants after discovering a grow at a property in Exhall. Shortly after 1pm on Friday, 4 December, officers attended an address on Bayton Road after receiving intelligence to suggest that there was a suspected cannabis grow located inside the property which was believed to be affecting local power supply. Officers…
Read MoreTwo Drivers Arrested on Suspicion of Drink Driving
Police arrested a 36 year old man from Rugby on suspicion of failing to provide a breath test after the car he was driving collided with a bridge in Thurnmill Road, Long Lawford, Rugby at 20.27 hours on Monday 7 December. There was significant damage to the vehicle. Fortunately he and two other occupants were not injured…
Read MoreStolen Quad and KTM Bike Seized Near Barnacle
Following proactive patrols by the Rural Crime Team and SNT in the Barnacle and Bulkington area in response to a number of reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage, PC Craig Purcell and PC Jen May-Royle from the Rural Team located and seized a stolen quad and KTM bike. Officers continue to patrol this area and are working with…
Read MoreVehicle Stolen in Long Lawford
Some time between 16.30 hrs 2/12/20 and 16.10 hrs 3/12/20, unknown offender(s) stole a grey Fiat Abrath, registration ending UKF from Long Lawford. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either advising us…
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