Residential Crime Alerts News and Advice For Warwickshire 11/07/2020 17:26:37 [329837]

Fillongley – Theft Of Catalytic Converter
Sometime between 18.00 hrs on the 9/7/20 and 17.30 hrs on the 10/7/20, unknown offenders cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle in Fillongley.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please call 101 and refer to inc 299 of 10/7/20.

Did you know a thief can steal a catalytic converter in a matter of minutes?
Most vehicles have catalytic converters, which can be stolen for the value of the precious metals or illegally re-sold.
We’ve seen a recent spate in catalytic converter thefts across the county.
Thieves tend to target hybrid cars – including models such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Jazz and Lexus – as the value of their converter is higher and they can be accessed more easily with a jack.

The simplest way to prevent catalytic converter theft is to put your vehicle in a garage or secured area if you have one. Alarms, lighting and CCTV can also help to deter thieves.
Other ways to protect your vehicle include:

• Park close to fences, walls or a kerb with the exhaust being closest to the fence, wall or kerb to make the theft more difficult.
• Avoid parking your vehicle half on the pavement and half on the road, as this may make it easier for thieves to access the catalytic converter.
• Buying and fitting a protection device specifically to cover the catalytic converter
• Installing motion-activated lighting if you park your vehicle on a driveway, but if this isn’t possible, park it in a well-lit, busy area
• Using your vehicle’s alarm or installing a Thatcham approved alarm, which should activate if the vehicle is tilted or lifted
• Ensuring your dashcam is set to detect movement
• Looking out for anyone ‘working’ or acting suspiciously under vehicles (particularly in busy car parks)

In addition, if you are going to be visiting somewhere for a long period of time (e.g. a supermarket), we would advise you to park so it is difficult for thieves to lift your vehicle.

Marking kits can also be purchased. Marking can assist police investigations as converters can be tracked back to the vehicle they came from if located.

Stretton Under Fosse
At around 12.00 hrs on the 8/7/20, two males entered a secure property on Main Street, Stretton Under Fosse and stole two laptops.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage, please call 101 and refer to inc 132 of 8/7/20 or email NorthWarwickshireRuralAlerts@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Missing White Border Collie – Hockley Heath
Please can we keep an eye out during our travels today around the Hockley Heath area. We received reports about a dog that went missing yesterday from a field whilst owner was present attending sheep, at approx. 17:00hrs. Dog has still not been located.
3-year-old black and white border collie, tall with smooth coat. Dog also had a red collar with details.  If you come across a wandering dog matching that description please call 101 or take to nearest vet.  Thank you.  ^6273

Hunningham
A white van with a green stripe along it and a roof rack was reported acting suspiciously at a rural property in Hunningham yesterday (10/7/20).
Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously on or near your property please call the police on 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress, alternatively you can also report online at www.warwickshire.police.uk.
Review your security, tips and advice are available on www.warwickshire.police.uk

Resident Reports – Car Stolen:
Vauxhall Meriva 2011, Reg No: KU61OHZ (roof bars on the car) stolen off their drive on Phebe Close, Whitnash, Leamington Spa on Wednesday morning, 8th July.
If you have any cctv/dashcam or information relating to the incident, please call Warwickshire Police on 101.
Thank you

Quad Bike Stolen – Haselor
At around 02.00 hrs yesterday morning, a Yamaha Kodiac quad bike was stolen from a rural property in Haselor.  If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including any CCTV or Satnav footage please call 101 and refer to inc 22 of 10/7/20 or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk.

Car Stolen – Radford Semele
Please be aware that between 00.00hrs and 0800hrs on Friday 10 July 2020 offenders have stolen a blue Nissan Qashqai that was parked on a private drive at Lay Gardens, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa. This is incident 92 of 10 July 2020
Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously on or near your property please call the police on 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress

Alcester Police is in Studley.
PCSO Hussain and PCSO Singh  are out and about patrolling the Alcester North patch covering Earlswood, Henley In Arden, Studley, Tanworth In Arden and Claverdon. Please remember to stay safe and consider the safety of others around you whilst enjoying the weather over the weekend. Remember to report any incidents in on 101.  ^6373

Southam Police – Please Don’t Drink & Drive
With pubs being back open, don’t let yourself fall onto the wrong side of the legal limit. 
Male arrested yesterday from the Priors Marston area on suspicion of drink driving.
We will act on all reports of drink drivers – PC Simms

Nuneaton and Bedworth Police – A court result on one of reported arrests from last week
Levi Warnock, 30, of Tarn Rise, Nuneaton, admitted causing £300 worth of damage to a police vehicle, causing £300 worth of damage to a police cell, being drunk and disorderly in Coventry city centre, assault by beating against a police officer, using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour, and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour which was racially aggravated.
He was handed a 16-week prison sentence suspended for a year, given 100 hours unpaid work, fined £50 and ordered to pay a total of £300 compensation.

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