Friday 28 February 2020

@WAR - Burglary at Warwick school

Burglary at school, Kiplings Avenue, Warwick.

Warwickshire Police are appealing to the local community for information following an incident of burglary at a primary school, Kiplings Avenue, Warwick.

This occurred between 05:30 on 24/02 and 6:30 on 25/02/2020.
Offenders unknown entered via a window to where laptops, iPads and computers were stored. A substantial number of these items were taken.
No description of offenders is currently available.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Warwickshire police on 101, quoting incident number 55 on 25/02/2020.
Business Security tips and advice can be found on Warwickshire Police website and Warwickshire Business Watch website.
Information can also be given anonymously to the Independent Charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Sender: 7203

Business Area Name: Business Crime Team

@WAR - Ifor WIlliams Horse Trailer Stolen

IFOR WILLIAMS HORSE TRAILER STOLEN OVERNIGHT

An Ifor Williams horse trailer has been stolen overnight from Bubbenhall Road in Bubbenhall. It is data tagged and it has distinctive sets of 3 breast bars to accommodate donkeys. There are small dents inside the top of the trailer wall where the top door folds. The trailer also had police signage on the front ramp and rear which may have been removed. The frame number 5121893.
If you find this trailer please call 101 and quote incident number 0048 28/02/2020
Sender: PCSO 6178 Sharron Underwood

Business Area Name: Warwick Rural East SNT

Monday 24 February 2020

@WAR - Have your say on community safety

Have your say on community safety in Warwickshire

Local residents and businesses are being asked for their views on community safety in Warwickshire to ensure the right services are being developed to help make people feel safer and secure.
An online survey has been developed to give people across the county the chance to feed back to a range of organisations – local councils, fire and rescue, police, probation, health and third sector – who work together to address community safety through the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board.
The survey will inform the partnership board about what matters to residents and businesses in Warwickshire, both at a neighbourhood and national level.

Sunday 23 February 2020

@WAR - "Water Board" Bank Account Scam

"Water Board" Bank Account Scam

Residents are warned to be aware of the latest telephone scam that has occurred in South Warwickshire over the last few days. The scammers are getting very clever and sound very plausible. It's really important not to fall for their trickery.

The latest scam involves a person who calls the householder about their water bill. A very convincing person who gives a Christian name rings saying they are from Severn Trent/water company and they state the signature on the water bill direct debit is out of date. They say they will be sending out a new Direct Debit to sign but in the meantime they ask the householder if they could pay the "January arrears of £19" or a similar small sum as it had been declined by the bank.

The scam is to get the householders to give out their bank details. If householders do give out bank details they are likely to have their bank account cleaned out. In addition, if persons provide their bank details to a third party, even if it is to a criminal, the bank is highly unlikely to reimburse the householder of any loss from their bank account.

The key message is:

• NEVER give your bank details to anyone, however plausible they or the circumstances might seem.

• Banks, Building Societies, water, gas, electric companies DO NOT ring customers and ask for bank details - so if you get such a call just put the phone down and stop the call.

• BE AWARE that if you do provide your bank details to another person then your bank is unlikely to replace any money stolen from your accounts.

• VULNERABLE or elderly persons can be especially at risk from this type of crime, if you look after a person who lives in their own or who maybe in one of these groups then please make sure they know to say nothing, just put the phone down and stop the call.

@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood TeamNewsletter

@WAR - Think about the Consequences of carrying a knife

Consequences of carrying a knife

Consequences of carrying a knife
• If you are caught carrying a knife you will be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of whether you say it was for your own protection or you were carrying it for someone else.
• Getting a criminal record could affect your whole life; future job prospects, going to college or university, travelling abroad.
• Possession of a knife can carry a prison sentence of up to four years.
• If you stab somebody and they die, you will face a life sentence and will serve a minimum prison sentence of 25 years.
• It’s your choice to carry a weapon and you are putting your future in danger. If you don’t take it with you it won’t be used.
• Carrying a knife gives you a false sense of security.
• If you carry a knife you are more likely to get stabbed yourself.
• One stab wound to any part of the body can kill.
• There is no ‘safe’ place to stab someone – if you hit an artery in the arm or leg it could be just as serious as stabbing someone in the chest or neck.
• You may end up using it and do something you regret for the rest of your life.

@WAR - Signs of Exploitation for drug crime

Exploitation of people for drug crime


Signs that people are being exploited and could be going down the path of drug crime.
• Children or young people going missing from home or school.
• Changes in a person's behaviour or emotional wellbeing.
• Children or young people socialising with unfamiliar people.
• A person starting to abuse drugs and alcohol.
• Someone acquiring money they can't account for.
• Someone buying expensive goods they can't afford.
• Lone children visiting from outside the area.
• Someone with multiple phones, tablets or SIM cards.
• Unknown or suspicious people going into a neighbour's house - especially if that neighbour is vulnerable.

@WAR - Could you be a local hero and become a Special Constable?

Could you be a local hero and become a Special Constable?

Could you be a local hero and become a Special Constable?

You’ll learn about policing, develop new skills, meet new people and enjoy new experiences, all while protecting people from harm.

As a fully-trained Special Constable, you will have full police powers, wear a police uniform and work alongside regular police officers and police staff, with opportunities for promotion and to develop your leadership and management skills.

Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/36D86VG

@WAR - Police Cadetships available with Warwickshire Police

Applications are now invited for young people (13-16) interested in becoming a Police Cadet with Warwickshire Police 


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@NAT - Be careful what you share

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@WAR - Warwickshire Weekly News - Issue 166 - Thursday 20 February 2020


Warwickshire Weekly News - Issue 166 - Thursday 20 February 2020