@WEL - Vehicles damaged in Kineton

From Kineton Neighbourhood Watch

Overnight (28/29Nov) a number of vehicles were damaged.

Vehicles in Banbury Street have been scratched and some have had wiper blades ripped off. It appears that the damaged vehicles are on Banbury St and Mill Lane leading up to Green Farm end.

The police have asked any other owners to contact the crime desk on 101 and quote incident number 117 so all damage can be logged together. This is also the number to call if you can add any further information on this event or to report any suspicious circumstances that may be criminal.

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27/11/2015 Local traders warned to beware of cold calls from bogus publishers By Simon Cripwell on Nov 27, 2015 11:06 am Warwickshire Trading Standards has received a spate of reports from local traders who have been approached by bogus publishers. Bogus publishers cold call traders, asking them to advertise in magazines that have little or no circulation, making the advertising worthless. One trader was contacted and told he had been 'selected' to advertise in a magazine that (it was claimed) would be distributed to 50,000 people. The trader agreed but the magazine was never sent out. Bogus publishers chase businesses for money very aggressively and often threaten court action and bailiffs if they are not paid! Warwickshire traders are advised to never agree to offers of advertising made following a cold call. Do not even request further information. Put the phone down! 27/11/2015 Dyson service bogus engineers By Simon Cripwell on Nov 27, 2015 10:49 am A Warwickshire resident reported to Trading Standards receiving an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to represent Dyson, calling to arrange a home visit to service the residents Dyson product. When the caller arrived it transpired that the 'engineer' was not working for or on behalf of Dyson! Beware of bogus callers and never purchase goods or services as a direct result of a cold call. It's impossible to tell a good trader from a bad one over the phone or on the doorstep! Dyson bogus engineers - more information 27/11/2015 Loan scam warning By Simon Cripwell on Nov 27, 2015 10:38 am A Warwickshire consumer contacted the service after he had fallen victim to a loan scam. The consumer contacted an on-line business 'offering' loans and was approved. He was then asked for £135 before the payment could be authorised. He paid, but the loan did not materialise. He was then asked for a further £299! Consumers should be aware that many businesses who claim to be able to provide loans aren't' lenders at all. They are actually brokers who take money from their clients and then sometimes do not, or cannot secure a loan for them with a loan provider. Brokers can charge fees. However, if the broker fails to provide their client with a loan, after a six months the consumer can recover the payments they have made, save £5. 26/11/2015 Indesit and Hotpoint issue fire-risk warnings over tumble dryers By Simon Cripwell on Nov 26, 2015 01:51 pm Indesit and Hotpoint have issued  fire-risk warnings over tumble dryers sold between April 2004 and September 2015. Check you model 26/11/2015 Trading Standards offer help as Black Friday approaches By Simon Cripwell on Nov 26, 2015 10:03 am Black Friday (27th November 2015) has become the UK’s biggest shopping day as many retailers slash their prices to kick off the gift buying season. Many Black Friday consumers will be shopping online with some retail analysts predicting that Internet sales will surpass the £1bn mark during this 24-hour period for the first time in UK history! Advice from Warwickshire Trading Standards Recent Articles: 18/11/2015 Windy weather rogue trader warning 10/11/2015 Cheque scam 04/11/2015 It’s National Consumer Week 2015! 30/10/2015 Urban fraud myths 30/10/2015 Ministry of Justice scams

@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 43 – 28.11.15

 

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 14.11.15 and 28.11.15 have been reported and the team are appealing for witnesses:

 

Snitterfield area

 

Wolverton

Suspicious circumstances - 16/11/15-204

Male approached a coach driver stating he needed money and offering to sell rings and gold.

 

There have been several reports of similar incidents across the whole area.

 

Wellesbourne area

 

Wellesbourne – Crosslands

Vehicle crime – 18/11/15 – 084

Tow bar stolen from Landrover Discovery

 

Wellesbourne – Debden Close

Suspicious circumstances – 16/11/15-378

Resident startled by banging on window, approx. 20.30 hrs. This had also happened to a neighbour.

 

Wellesbourne – Loxley Close

Suspicious circumstances – 15/11/15-376

Informants son, aged 13, was walking between the Stag’s Head and the One Stop Shop, when a white van pulled up next to him and the driver, white male 20s -30s, asked if he wanted a lift. The youth ran home.

 

Kineton area

 

Gaydon – Church Road:

Vehicle crime – 27/11/15-078

Offenders have scratched the front offside door of a black Freelander.

 

Vehicle crime – 24/11/15 – 193

A grey Freelander, parked outside the church, was deeply scratched along the passenger side.

 

There have been similar incidents in the area. House to house enquiries have been made.

 

Kineton – Mill Lane

Vehicle crime – 22/11/15 – 198

Land Rover Discovery - nearside windscreen wiper ripped off. Scratches to bonnet and rear nearside passenger door.

 

22/11/15 - 132

A silver VW Polo, parked in the same area was also scratched, front offside door.

 

Lighthorne – Farm Location

Vehicle crime – 21/11/15 – 085

A green Suzuki 500cc quad bike, BJ63BHZ, has been stolen overnight. Fencing has been damaged to gain access.

 

Burton Dassett area

 

Radway

Suspicious circumstances – 21/11/15

Report of a male driver or a white van shining a torch into a property. Vehicle was later stopped when driving with excessive speed. The vehicle was searched under section 23 drugs act and a small amount of cannabis was found. The driver was charged and the vehicle secured.

 

 

Police Operations in Stratford and Wellesbourne:

 

Friday 20^th November – Operation ‘Hindhead’ at Stratford Leisure Centre

 

The Cross Border Police Team, Stratford District SNT and HMRC took part in the operation.

 

The Cross Boarder team identified suspect vehicles and brought 23 vehicles onto the site, using ANPR and discretion. The SNT checked the vehicles and dealt with the offences. 

 

Results: 

• 1 male was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Scotland.
• 11 vehicles were seized, 8 with no insurance 3 with no road ta 
• 8 were reported for no insurance
• 5 were reported for no tax
• 1 was without current MOT
• 1 had a bald tyre.

 

Saturday 21^st November – Operation ‘Minto’ in Wellesbourne

 

The Cross Border Police Team, the Stratford District SNT, 2 police bikers from tasking, officers from response teams, specials from Warwickshire and West Mercia, a PCSO from Wellesbourne SNT and HMRC fuel dippers were involved in this operation.

 

52 Vehicles brought onto site

 

Results:

• 1 person was taken in to custody for drug driving and released on bail  pending blood results
• 3 vehicles were seized for no insurance
• 3 vehicles were seized for no tax
• 1 vehicle was seized as driver had no licence
• 8 traffic offence reports, for various offences, were issued. 

The team would like to express their appreciation for your reports of suspicious activities in the neighbourhood. If you wish to report anything, such as rogue traders, please telephone 101 to ensure that the incident is logged.

 

The SNT telephone or email box is not monitored 24/7 and therefore there may be a delay in the response or alert.

 

If you have any general concerns, questions or suggestions for the Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team please call this number: 01789 444600, or email:

wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

 

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C7678 Barry Saunders

Police Support Volunteer

Stratford Police Station

Warwickshire Police

@WAR - Rural Watch & Horse watch Bulletin – 25 November 2015

Latest HORSEWATCH Incidents

Latest RURALWATCH Incidents

 

Farms are being targeted at the moment, out-buildings/barns are being broken into mostly during the night time however we did have an opportunist enter a building in the Stockton area during the day on Wednesday. A ride on mower was also stolen from a property in Harbury.

 

Please contact Southam SNT if you require crime prevention advise or click on the rural watch link.

 

http://www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk/advicesheets.html

  

Please be vigilant, know who is coming onto your land. We are looking for intelligence we want to catch the criminals.

 

Kind regards

 

Katrina on behalf of

 

Southam Farm watch
Telephone 01926 684984
Email SouthamFarmWatch@Warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Voicemail 14984

Please access our website www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk for the latest news in the Stratford District and also Southam SNT newsletters. In a non emergency or to report a crime dial 101

Incident 51 of 16 November - Astley

During the night of 15 into 16 November, offenders broke in to two outbuildings at a farm premises in Astley, Nuneaton and then broke in to old grain bins.  Damage was caused and several items were stolen.

Incident 104 of 17 November - Church Lawford

During the night of 16 into 17 November, offenders stole a magnolia Bailey caravan and another caravan from a farm premises in Church Lawford after moving a large tree out of the way to get the caravans out.

Incident 91 of 18 November - Monks Kirby

During the night of 17 into 18 November, offenders stole 3 off road motorbikes from a secure barn in the yard of a farm premises in Monks Kirby after cutting the lock off the door.

Incident 126 of 20 November - Meriden

During the night of 19 into 20 November, offenders stole a large quantity of red diesel from plant machinery at a rural business premises in Packington Lane, Meriden.

Incident 102 of 22 November - Baddesley Ensor

During the night of 21 into 22 November, offenders ripped the door off a sehd on land at Hill Top, Baddesley Ensor and then dragged out and stole a huge generator.  The offenders accessed the land over fields, cutting down fences as they went.

Incident 264 of 24 November - Easenhall

Between 3 and 5pm on 24 November, offenders stole an Ifor Williams triple axle silver coloured trailer from a rural premises in Brinklow Road, Easenhall.

Incident 178 of 25 November – Southam

Between 9am and 1.15pm today, 25 November, offenders entered an outbuilding at a farm premises in Southam after forcing open the door with a crow bar type instrument.  Once inside, the offenders stole 3 Husqvarna chainsaws, a Johnsered Chainsaw, a Stihl Chainsaw, a Husqvarna disc cutter and a Stihl hedge cutter.

Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity around your land, buildings or local area and please report anything out of place, or of concern, to Police on 101.

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18/11/2015 Windy weather rogue trader warning

By Simon Cripwell on Nov 18, 2015 12:13 pm

Following the recent windy weather experienced across Warwickshire, Trading Standards Officers are warning residents to beware of rogue roofers going door to door offering to 'repair' damaged roofs. In many cases rogue roofers will exaggerate damage to a resident's roof or claim there is damage when in reality there is none.

Rogue roofers will quote a low price but this will soon be inflated as they find more 'work' to do!

Do not buy goods or services on the doorstep.

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Dear reader,

 

Could I please make you aware of a scam that is happening in the South Warwickshire area. We have had multiple incidents reported to us regarding males flagging down vehicles wanting money for petrol to get home. They have been seen out toward Tysoe and near Willington/Barcheston area.

 

On two occasions there have been Asian or Middle Eastern males in a dark blue or black vehicle with a registration of KF03 NZB. They have been asking for around £40 and on both occasions money has been given to them by members of the public. They offer rings in exchange for this money and have given the attached business card.

 

Please do not hand any money to them and call the police on 101.

 

Kind Regards

 

PCSO 6234 Hayley Ditchburn BA (Hons)

Shipston Safer Neighbourhood Team

Warwickshire Police

Shipston Police Station

Tel: 01789 444 670

Extension: 4673

Voicemail: 16234

Email: hayley.ditchburn@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk    

@WAR - Two tractors stolen from farm premises in Ansty INC 80 of 16 November

Inc 80 of 16/11/15.

Between 10.30 am on the15th November and 9am on the 16th November, 2 Green John Deere tractors were stolen from the farm yard of a rural premises in Ansty.
Green John Deere Tractor Reg No OE15 XDB
Green John Deere Tractor Reg OU61 DZR

Please see the attached photographs of the tractors and the CESAR ID numbers

 

If you have any information about these vehicles, or ot report suspicious persons, vehicles or activity, please  contact Police on 101.  For emergencies and crimes in progress, please dial 999.

 

Thank you

Julie Dale

Warwickshire Police

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@WAR - Rural Watch and Horse Watch Crime Alerts Bulletin - 3 November 2015

RW HW Rural Watch and Horse Watch Crime Alerts Bulletin - 3 November 2015

Please be aware of the following incidents, which have occurred at farms and rural premises, across Warwickshire over recent days:

Incident 107 of 31 October - Middleton, Tamworth

Between 6 and 8am on 31 October, offenders broke into the house at a Children's Farm in Middleton by smashing open the rear door.  Once inside, the offenders carried out a search before making off with a safe containing cash.

Incident 278 of 2 November - Arley, Coventry

At around 4pm on 2 November, offenders stole a quantity of copper from the external compound of a colliery premises in Arley, Coventry.  Substantial damage was caused to transformers on site.

Incident 292 of 31 October - Corley, Coventry

At around 4pm on 31 October, the resident of a rural home in Wall Hill Road, Corley witnessed three youths attempting to break in to a barn at the premises.  The offenders got into a car, partial reg SH04 JN*, which was parked outside a nearby field gate and headed off towards Coventry.

Incident 136 of 1 November - Corley, Coventry

Between 10.15 and 10.30pm on 31 October, offenders entered a rural business premises in The Common, Corley, through a public footpath, towards the main gate.

Once on site, the offenders broke into 2 containers and carried out a search.  The offenders made off with a digger and trailer from the yard.

Incident 58 of 2 November - Priors Hardwick

During the night of 31 October into 1 November, offenders broke into 2 large grain stores at a rural business premises in Welsh Road, Priors Hardwick. They then broke into an office and a padlocked room before smashing another door into a control room and lifting up a roller shutter door.

Incident 78 of 2 November - Mappleborough Green, Studley

During the night of 1 into 2 November, offenders broke into a storage container at nurseries premises in Mappleborough Green.  Once inside, the offenders carried out a search before making off with a red and white Honda transformer.

Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity on or around your land and buildings or in your local area and please report anything unusual, or of concern, to Police on 101.

Thank you

Julie Dale

Warwickshire Police

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You can't tell a good trader from a bad one on the doorstep. Keep your door closed! Rogue traders often claim to be based locally but instead use false addresses and 0800 or local phone numbers linked to untraceable mobile phones. Their quotes may begin low but soon rocket and the work is typically done to a very poor standard! Rogue traders dress smartly and can appear very plausible. They often use professional cards and flyers and may even have their own websites. Rogue traders often offer to replace loose roof tiles, or pressure wash or ‘treat’ a roof with special (often red coloured) ‘heat insulating paint’. Loose Roof Tiles: Rogue traders often falsely claim that an owner’s property has loose roof tiles as it is difficult to for a householder to verify if this is true or not. Once on the roof, rogue traders can then ‘find’ other jobs to do and may even damage roofs on purpose, just so they can charge to repair them. 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