@WAR - Dog owners please note

There have been a number of incidents around the country of ewes and lambs being attacked and killed by dogs.

 

In Warwickshire we are aware of two possible attacks.

 

If you have a dog, please keep it on a lead when passing through fields with any kind of livestock, especially with young at this time of year.

 

Always make sure you know where your dog is, especially if you live near fields with livestock in. Your dog is your responsibility both when you are at home and away.

 

Please be aware that from 6th April, 2016, ALL dogs in England, Scotland and Wales will be legally required to be microchipped and their details registered on an authorised database. Failure to comply could lead to a fine of £500.

 

Many thanks for your assistance.

 

Regards

Carol Cotterill

Rural Crime Coordinator

North Warwickshire

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@WAR - Tractor thefts

Please be aware that there have been a number of incidents relating to tractors in the North of the county.

 

A John Deere tractor was recently stolen from Bulkington and recovered by Leicestershire Police in Burbage and there was an attempted theft in Newton of an International tractor.

 

Leicestershire Police also had two John Deere tractors stolen from Shenton which were recovered the following day.

 

If you own a tractor please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police on 101.     

 

Consider the following advice, especially if your vehicle may have universal keys :

 

Park the vehicle in a secure area preferably near to the house.

NEVER leave keys in the vehicle.

Fit a good alarm system.

Have an independent Immobiliser system installed.

Install a good quality tracking system.

Have the vehicle fitted with Caesar/Datatag so the vehicle can be checked if stopped.

Ram locks can be effective when the vehicle is not in use.

Consider CCTV.  

Display signage stating you are in the Rural Watch Scheme and Property is Marked on the Premises.

For further information and advice please visit the Warwickshire Rural Watch website at www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk.


Regards
Carol Cotterill
Rural Crime Coordinator
North Warwickshire  

For suitable signage contact your Rural Co-ordinator:

Carol Cotterill, Northern Warwickshire rural crime co-ordinator covering North Warwickshire and Rugby Borough. Email: carolcotterill@warwickshire.gov.uk

Lucy Lambert and Robert Church, South Warwickshire’s rural crime co-ordinators, covering Stratford District and Warwick District.  Tel: 01789 260 200

@WAR - Warwickshire Trading Standards alerts

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@WAR - Warwickshire Trading Standards Information Report Form

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18/03/2016 Energy ‘refund’ scam

18/03/2016 Energy ‘refund’ scam By Simon Cripwell on Mar 18, 2016 09:01 am A Warwickshire resident reported falling victim to a scam email he believed had been sent by his energy firm EDF. The bogus email, which looked very genuine stated that as a loyal customer he was entitled to a £200 refund on his bill. He provided his card details directly via the email. The fraudsters who had sent the email intermediately attempted to steal money from his account, but fortunately his bank spotted the scam and prevented the funds being transferred. If you receive any sort of email from your bank, energy provider or trader you do business with, even if you think the email is genuine, NEVER provide you bank or card details via the email (or a link in the email). If you think the email is genuine, visit the company's website by typing its name in to the web browser and  using your user name and password to access your account. Read in browser »    Recent Articles: 04/03/2016 12 Month jail sentence for car clocking car dealer 03/03/2016 Trading Standards visit forecourts to carry out used car checks 03/03/2016 Businesses targeted by on-line extortion demand 01/03/3016 Business small print warning 01/03/2016 Home emergency cover warning

@WEL - Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 52

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Report 52– 21.03.16

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 08.03.16 and 21.03.16 have been reported. If you have any information, please call 101 and quote the date and incident number:

Wellesbourne Area:

Wellesbourne - Walton

Theft - Between 0800 07/03- and 0800 13/03/2016 - 212

Wiltshire longhorne male sheep stolen from field.

 

Wellesbourne- Kineton Road

Vehicle crime - Between 1800 10/03/16 and 0720 11/03/16 - 088

Ford transit van parked on driveway, no sign of forced entry. Ladders and tools/equipment stolen - Stihl saw, grinder, drill, circular wood and batteries/charger.

 

Kineton Area:

Lighthorne - Old School Lane

Burglary - 13/03/16 - 098

Barn broken into and two quad bikes stolen, green Hamasaki and red Honda. It was reported that a large white van was seen in the area during the night.

 

Kineton - St Peter's Road

There have been two separate reports of vehicle registration plates being removed from parked vehicles.

 

Burton Dassett Area:

Arlescote - Farm location

Theft - 14/03/16 -157

Stihl petrol hedge cutter, concrete cutter as well as drill bits stolen from farm building, probably during the day when it was unlocked.

 

Knightcote - Kimble Close

Theft - 11/03/16 - 282

Domestic heating oil - value £400 stolen