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• Rowdy/nuisance incidents: 2
• Road related (incl RTC and breakdowns): 25
• Theft (incl) theft from motor vehicles and burglary incidents): 13
• Damage incidents: 1
• Suspicious Circumstances: 18
• Alarms: 15
Thefts of motor vehicles are on the rise; keys are being taken from insecure properties.
Please remove ALL belongings from your cars or vans, when locking up for the night.
We have had a rise in cars being boken into for items that have been left on show
With a rise in insecure properties and cars, Please make sure ALL out cars, buildings and garages are made secure.
Barford
The allotments have seen a rise in sheds being entered during the nights.
Between 1500hrs on Sun 27/12/2009 and 1515hrs on Mon 28/12/ 2009,offender(s) have gained entry to an insecure car parked on Wellsbourne Road. A sat nav from the centre arm rest was stolen.
Bishops Tachbrook
Overnight bet Wed 16/12/2009 and 17/12/2009,offender(s) have gained entry to St Chads church. Whilst inside they have caused damage and have stolen a brass candlestick holder and a large brass cross.
If anyone has any information on theses items, we ask that they call the number below and speak to one of the team.
Hatton Park
Bet Wed 16/12/2009 and Thurs 17/12/2009, offenders(s) have entered a secure car on Dorsington Drive. The offender(s) have smashed the rear window and stolen a laptop and its bag that was left on view in the rear foot well.
Shrewley
Between Wed 16/12/ 2009 and Thurs 17/12/2009, offender(s) have gained entry to a car in Shrewley Common. Leather gloves were stolen. There were no signs of forced entry.
Bet Wed 16/12/2009 and Thurs 17/12/2009, offender(s) have gained entry to a car in Shrewley Common, by smashing the rear window. The offender(s) have stolen a brief case that was left on show in the boot compartment of the car.
As welcoming in a New Year often means making resolutions, Warwickshire Police is asking members of the public to consider making some special New Year’s resolutions to help reduce crime.
“We all need to make a few New Year’s resolutions that will help act as reminders to ourselves,” said Force Crime Prevention Manager, Martyn Stephens.
Suggested resolutions include:
"I will not leave my Sat Nav in my car. I will also remove the cradle from the windscreen and wipe away any mark left every time I leave my car."
"I will not leave anything on view in my car."
"I will always remember to lock my car up when I leave it, even if it’s just for a few moments."
"I will make sure that all my property is security marked so, if stolen and later recovered, it can be returned to me. This could also help to secure a conviction for the person who stole my property."
"I will make sure I always lock my doors and windows, even when I am inside my house."
"I will get into the routine of going round and checking all my doors and windows to make sure they are locked, before I go up to bed at night."
"I will make sure I do not leave the keys in the door lock and will also make sure the keys are stored in a safe place, out of sight of anyone looking through the window or the letter box."
"When I go away I will ask a neighbour or a friend to look after my house and check it every day."
"I will invest in some timer switches for lights in my house, and will set them to switch on automatically when I am away from home, so that my house looks occupied."
He adds: “This may look a long list of resolutions, but most of them are very simple tasks, which are easy to get into the habit of completing. By making these part of your security routine you will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim of house burglary, or car crime.”
“New Year is a prime time to turn over a new leaf and make sure you start to take responsibility for these simple actions which will help protect you and your property from harm and help reduce crime in Warwickshire.”
If you have any further information concerning any of the above incidents please contact the team on 01926 410111 ext 4397. The team aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Please note the above number for the Warwick Rural West team is not manned 24/7
Your teams local website is www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/wrw
If you wish to report a crime contact the central crime desk number on
02476 483432
If its urgent dial 999.
Regards
PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Karl Brennan, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse
