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@WEL - Stolen Lambretta scooter

Good afternoon Rural Watchers,

The theft of a Lambretta scooter valued at about £7000 has been reported to us from the road side of The FOSSEWAY near to MORETON MORRELL between 1500hrs and 1530hrs on Tuesday 31st March 2015.

The scooter had broken down and it's rider had gone for help so it is most likely to have been taken away in a van or on a trailer.

Please inform us on 101 should you have any information regarding this crime quoting incident no 231 0f 31/03/2015.

Thanks & Kind Regards

Martin

Martin Sanford

Police Community Support Officer 6060

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team

Stratford on Avon Police Station

Tel 01789 4446000

@WEL - Stolen Land Rover

Good evening rural watchers,

Please be aware that on Monday 30th March 2015 at about 12:25hrs a 02 registered green Land Rover

Defender was stolen with the keys left in the ignition whilst it's owner was working nearby in Whitehead Drive WELLESBOURNE.

It is believed that the person who stole the vehicle was a white male 6ft tall of slim build, dark haired, wearing a brown hooded top and light coloured jeans.

He drove off along the Newbold road in the Leamington direction.

If you see this vehicle abandoned in the area or have any information please let us know by dialling 101 quoting incident number 142 of 30/03/2015.

Obviously good advice is to always remove your keys from the ignition no matter how short the period of time or your distance from your vehicle.

Thanks & Kind Regards,

Martin

Martin Sanford

Police Community Support Officer 6060

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team

Stratford on Avon Police Station

Tel 01789 4446000

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@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 17 – 22.03.15

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 17 – 22.03.15

This report from the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team covers the wards of Snitterfield, Wellesbourne, Kineton and Burton Dassett.

The following incidents, for the period between 15.03.15 to 22.03.15, have been reported and the team are appealing for witnesses:

Norton Lindsey – Wolverton Fields

Burglary – 19.03.15/0154

A chop saw, transformer, angle grinder, pressure washer were stolen from an open fronted barn,

Norton Lindsey – Wolverton Fields

Burglary – 20.03.15/0114

3 stables entered between 1515hrs - 1730hrs. Padlocks have been cut off the doors to gain entry. Huskqvana petrol chain saw and Ryobi strimmers stolen. Nothing was seen or heard.

Norton Lindsey – Wolverton Fields

Burglary – 21.03.15/5969

Padlock forced on rear garden shed and powered garden tools stolen. Nothing was seen or heard.

Wellesbourne

Neighbourhood Priority – Drink/Driving Checks

The team are continuing to carry our checks in the area.

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 16 – 15.03.15

This report from the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team covers the wards of Snitterfield, Wellesbourne, Kineton and Burton Dassett.

The following incidents, for the period between 07.03.15 to 15.03.15, have been reported and the team are appealing for witnesses:

Hampton Lucy – Bridge Street

Theft – 13.03.15/0212

4 Corsa wheels, stored behind a hedge in the front garden, have been stolen. Neighbours saw a male and female get out of a van, knock the door and then remove the wheels. House to house enquiries have been completed.

Wellesbourne – Barclays Bank

Theft – 10.03.15/4052

The card reader from the ATM machine has been stolen. Unfortunately there was no CCTV record from the local camera as it was pointed in a different direction.

Wellesbourne

Neighbourhood Priority – ASB Patrols

The team are continuing to make regular patrols but there have been no significant incidents to report.

If you have any concerns, questions or suggestions for the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team please call this number: 01789 444600, or by email to: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

You are welcome to distribute this information. Please reply directly to this email if you wish any names to be added to this mailing list.

C7678 Barry Saunders

Police Support Volunteer

Stratford Police Station

Warwickshire Police

@WAR - Latest Scams from Trading Standards

19/03/2015 Bogus ‘British Gas’ callers warning to businesses

By Simon Cripwell on Mar 19, 2015 12:52 pm

Warwickshire businesses are warned to beware of bogus calls from fraudsters falsely claiming to represent British Gas.

The fraudsters often claim to be the electricity suppliers of the business being called (in the hope that they have phoned a business that is supplied by British Gas) and then ask for confidential information. They may refer to themselves as 'British Gas Renewals' and use false names and false UK addresses. For example, one caller claimed to be located on '10 Street Manchester!' The calls appear to actually come from foreign call centres.

NEVER provide personal, financial or confidential information to a cold caller or agree to a contract or service. British Gas have confirmed that the callers are not affiliated to them.

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19/03/2015 ‘Cut and shut’ stairlift leads to prosecutions

By Simon Cripwell on Mar 19, 2015 12:31 pm

A company that claimed to sell new Stannah stair lifts to elderly Warwickshire residents actually sold them lifts which were made up of second hand parts, and in some cases were unsafe. Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service brought the successful prosecution after receiving complaints from Warwickshire consumers.