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LATEST NEWS :

Last updated 3rd October 2008
(Information is received each week from Warwickshire Police. This page is updated only when that information is relevant to any of the three villages.)

THEFT OF PLANT – SHERBOURNE
At approx.1730 on Sat 27/09/08 three males tried to steal a Tarmac Roller heavy plant machine parked on the new M40 By pass construction site. They made off in black Frontera 4X4 part reg. N858….we are keen to speak to the owner of this vehicle.
(WK-20080927-0492)

THEFT – BARFORD
On 15th August, a grey wheelie bin was taken from outside an address on the Wellesbourne Road. Local enquiries have been undertaken.
(WK-20080919-0440)

BURGLARY – BARFORD
Two unknown offenders attempted to gain entry to a property via keys that were stolen from a car earlier that morning before being disturbed by the householder. An extensive area search was conducted by police units, scenes of crimes officers have also attended and positive leads have been obtained. Enquiries are ongoing.
(WK-20080910-0326)

BURGLARY – BARFORD
A local resident came home to find unknown offenders inside his property, nothing was taken and a local builder chased the offenders away. A description of the offenders is being processed.
(WK-20080903-0575)

DAMAGE – WASPERTON
Sometime in week ending 31/08/08 unknown offenders have reversed a vehicle into a wall causing damage. Parts of the rear light cover were found on the driveway of the property.
(WK-20080901-0340)

THEFT – SHERBOURNE
Offenders have entered insecure back garden and broken into a shed taking a green bike, hedge trimmer, garden tools, tree saw, and scissor shears.
(WK-20080825-0324)

THEFT – SHERBOURNE
Informant reported that on 26/07/2008 her car had been broken into and a handbag taken out from under the passenger seat. The handbag contained money, credit cards, a ring and a passport.
(WK-20080726-0070)

THEFT – SHERBOURNE
Informant reported that between 30/06/2008 and 08/07/2008 offenders had stolen a red and grey Honda petrol mower.
(WK-20080708-0304)

DAMAGE – BARFORD
Informant reports that between 1030 and 1032 on the 10/07/2008, unknown offenders used a piece of rubble to smash the rear window of a car parked in Sandy Way.
(WK-20080710-0120)

If you have any information concerning these incidents, or any other Police matter, please use the usual team contact number of 01926 410111 ext 4397.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF CONSTABLE:

The Message below from the Chief Constable of Warwickshire to Colleagues Is Now in the Public Domain and May Be Seen as a Summary of the Police’s View of Their Current Position.

Our performance on all fronts during 2007 was impressive. We solved six murders, responded to severe flooding across the county and began a major investigation into the fire at Atherstone on Stour.

Last month the Police Authority reported that we had achieved a 12 per cent reduction in recorded crime between April and November compared with the same period in 2006. That means 360 fewer homes were burgled, 1500 fewer cars were broken into or stolen and there were 600 fewer victims of criminal damage. We have taken seven of the drug dealers who cause most harm in our communities off the streets.

I have often said that being serious about delivering improved protection means ensuring that the public has trust and confidence in their police. I am pleased to say that the latest statistics show that overall public satisfaction has increased by five per cent.

These achievements were not delivered by blueprints or policies, but by officers, staff and volunteers throughout the force who believe in protecting our communities. Last year, more than 80 members of the force were nominated for awards, some local, some regional and some national. Some were for bravery, some for leadership, others for excellence. The good work of an individual or a team sometimes goes unrecognised but we know good work is being delivered. We know this because we have seen reductions in all areas of crime that, as a service, we told our Police Authority and our communities we would focus upon. We will continue to protect people from harm by managing the risks that people face and by concentrating on the most serious risks first. I am proud of what you have achieved and I am confident that, as a force, we will not stand still. We will continue to improve, to seek out new opportunities to be innovative and to challenge the way we deliver protection.

Thank you for all your hard work and commitment in 2007. I wish you all a happy, prosperous and very productive 2008.

Keith Bristow
Chief Constable

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SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS

Warwickshire Police now publish a weekly newsletter for Warwick District on their Safer Neighbourhoods website.

Click here for the recent newsletters.

www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk

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ONLINE NEWS :

All Warwickshire Police news and information is now released through an online service.

The new website went live on 1st February 2006. All news and appeals for information generated by Press Office staff are loaded directly onto the online news site.

The site is designed to provide regular updates to local, regional and national media as well as the public about everything making the news in Warwickshire. Another crucial role is to ensure appeals for witnesses and information, which are often vital to police inquiries, are made available to the media and public at the earliest opportunity.

Click here to access Online News.

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CRIMESTOPPERS :

Join the Fight against Crime

Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This is primarily achieved through the freephone number 0800 555 111.

Members of the community can call this number anonymously with information about crime and criminal activity. No details are taken of the caller’s identity, the calls are not recorded or traced, the caller does not need to provide a statement or have to go to court. Crimestoppers are interested in what the caller knows, not who they are.

Rewards of up to £1,000 are available and are paid without compromising a caller’s anonymity. It’s a simple, secure service that allows the police to be put in the picture, without anyone knowing who provided the information.

The telephone number has provided a lifeline to people who have information that they want to share but feel at risk from retribution.

If there is anyone or anything in your area that doesn’t quite add up to the point that arouses your suspicion, don’t keep it to yourself – call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please remember that Crimestoppers is not an emergency service and if you see a crime taking place you should ring 999 to report it immediately.

The Warwickshire Board is looking for new volunteer members. If you want to play your part in impacting on local crime and make your community safer, please contact me.

Steve Probert, Warwickshire Co-ordinator
Tel. 01926 415184

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Warwickshire Rural West police team contact details:

Emergency: 999
Switchboard: 01926 410111 Ext 4397
Direct dial: 01926 684397

PS Gary Holtby, PC Ken Fowler, PC Leon Carter, PCSO Paul Coleman, PCSO Nathan Parry-Hall and PCSO Carl Whitehouse