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Burglary
Between the hours of 2250 and 2330 on Saturday 21st November, unknown offender/s have gained entry to a property in Hampton Lucy by smashing through the door of an outbuilding with a forklift. After an untidy search of the property the offender/s have stolen computer equipment from within and caused damage to a farm vehicle. Incident number: 20091122-0138 Crime number: S/09/14527.
Christmas drink drive campaign to be launched in Warwickshire
The national campaign, which the force participates as part of Warwickshire County Council's speed reduction partnership, features posters portraying individual warnings about the consequences of drinking and driving which will be displayed throughout the county. There will also be a local radio advertising campaign.
As well as promoting the anti drink/drive message and carrying out roadside breath tests the force has produced road safety leaflets which will be handed to foreign drivers and residents to explain the principle of the "fatal four", the top causes of death and serious injury on the roads.
These are speed; alcohol/drugs; not wearing seat belts; and distractions (for example talking on a mobile phone whilst driving).
Chief Inspector Chris Lewis, who heads the force's Operations Task Force, said: "As usual we will be carrying out roadside breath checks in all five boroughs and districts throughout December and I anticipate that we will breathalyse even more people this year than we did in 2008.
"We want to make sure that everyone is made aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs
"We are aware that there are many people who live, work and travel through Warwickshire who do not understand the English language or the laws of the road so we are making a special effort to reach them and make their journeys safer this Christmas.
"There are strong Polish and Portuguese communities in Warwickshire so we have had the leaflets translated into those languages as well as Pashtu and Farsi.
"We hope to add other languages in the future in the hope of protecting more people from harm on our roads."
Chief Inspector Mike Slemensek, the force diversity manager, has welcomed the initiative.
He said: "Warwickshire Police takes every opportunity to reach all members of the community to protect them from harm and by providing this information in their own language we can make sure that they fully understand the rules of the road and the dangers of ignoring them. These leaflets have been welcomed by a number of local community group leaders who appreciate what we are doing."
"There are strong Polish and Portuguese communities in Warwickshire so we have had the leaflets translated into those languages as well as Pashtu and Farsi.
"We hope to add other languages in the future in the hope of protecting more people from harm on our roads."
Chief Inspector Mike Slemensek, the force diversity manager, has welcomed the initiative.
He said: "Warwickshire Police takes every opportunity to reach all members of the community to protect them from harm and by providing this information in their own language we can make sure that they fully understand the rules of the road and the dangers of ignoring them. These leaflets have been welcomed by a number of local community group leaders who appreciate what we are doing."
Temporary closure of Shipston police station
The police station will be closed for approximately three months. The workforce has been transferred to Wellesbourne for the duration of the work, but Shipston will continue to be policed by a dedicated Safer Neighbourhood team supported by reactive staff from Stratford and the force Operations Task Force.
Front desk services have been transferred temporarily to Stratford and are not available from Wellesbourne.
Chief Inspector Ian Whiting, district commander for Stratford, said: "The refurbishment is necessary to ensure that Shipston has a suitable police station which is fit for purpose for many years to come and ensure the continued protection of the community.
"I can assure members of the public that there will remain a strong police presence in Shipston and that officers and staff will continue to deliver an excellent service in the town."
Work begins on Monday (November 30) and includes general refurbishment and an improved parking area.
For further information about policing services in Shipston log on to the Safer Neighbourhoods website at www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ship
Work begins on Monday (November 30) and includes general refurbishment and an improved parking area.
For further information about policing services in Shipston log on to the Safer Neighbourhoods website at www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ship
Wellesbourne Football Club Closed
Theft
Between Monday 12th October and Friday 20th November, unknown offender/s have on numerous occasions removed plants from the plant tubs around the village of Lighthorne Heath. Incident number: 20091120-0345. Crime No. S/09/14463.
Between the hours of 1145 & 1415 on Saturday 14th November, unknown offender/s stolen a caravan from a field near to the White House Radway. Incident number: 20091114-0357 Crime number: S/09/14192.
Damage
At 19.39 on Friday 20th November, unknown offender/s fired an air weapon at a property in Whitworth Close, Wellesbourne causing damage to a window. Incident number: 20091120-0354 Crime number: S/09/14464.
Reminder to motorists - Do not leave keys in the ignition
The warning comes after two vehicles with keys in the ignition were stolen within the last week.
Warwickshire Police are reminding motorists:
- do not leave the engine running whilst unattended or the keys in the ignition
- always lock your car before leaving unattended
- do not leave the keys in an obvious place such as the glove box
- remove valuables from the vehicle wherever possible
- whenever possible leave your car in a secure garage or in a well lit location
- consider security protection from a car alarm, window etching, steering lock, smart water, Tracker device etc.
- remove valuables from the vehicle wherever possible
- whenever possible leave your car in a secure garage or in a well lit location
- consider security protection from a car alarm, window etching, steering lock, smart water, Tracker device etc.
Purse and medication stolen from shopper at Wellesbourne market
Police in Stratford are investigating the theft of a purse and medication which were stolen from a woman's handbag as she shopped at Wellesbourne market on Sunday morning, November 15.
The medication - injection pens containing Sumatriptan for the treatment of extreme pain - could be dangerous if taken by the wrong person without other drugs to counteract the effects.
The purse contained a substantial amount of cash.
Anyone finding the medication is asked to hand it in to a chemist or any police station as soon as possible.
Police investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or has knowledge of the offender.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Stratford police station on 01926 415000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Police investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or has knowledge of the offender.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Stratford police station on 01926 415000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
