Warwick Rural East Newsletter

Community Messages

• 16/12/17 - Cubbington - Burglary - Incident 221 of 16-DEC-2017

  Between 0815hrs Friday 15-DEC-2017 and 1230hrs Saturday 16-DEC-2017 unknown offender(s) forced entry into a residential property on Kenilworth Road, New Cubbington. Offender(s) gained entry via a rear ground floor door. An untidy search was conducted. Jewellery and vehicle keys were stolen from within the property. A white '66' plate BMW X4 that was parked on the drive was stolen.

  If you have information relating to the above offence, please call Warwickshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference: 23/11443/17. Alternatively call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.

  Kind regards

  Warwick Rural East Safer Neighbourhood Team

   

• 15/12/17 - Extra Police Officers on duty over the Festive Period

  Today sees the launch of Warwickshire Police's and West Mercia Police's Operation Christmas Presence.
  
  This annual operation sees extra officers on duty to help keep people safe on some of the busiest nights of the year in town centres around the region.
  
  37% of all violent crime in the Warwickshire and West Mercia policing areas is alcohol related* and with extra people out celebrating in the run up to Christmas, officers are issuing a warning to anyone intent on causing trouble that they will not be welcome on the region's streets over the festive period.
  
  Superintendent Paul Moxley said: "From previous experience, we know which nights are likely to be the busiest over the festive period and we will have extra officers on duty to help keep people safe. This is not just officers on the streets; we will also have extra officers in the custody block and in CID.
  
  "Most people can go out, have a few drinks and enjoy themselves without causing any trouble. It is the minority who cause trouble and our message to these people is 'we are looking out for you and we will take action.'
  
  "Being drunk is no defence for becoming involved in violent crime or disorder. When it comes to drinking alcohol, people need take responsibility for their actions and know their limits. Don't get a criminal record and ruin your future prospects through something you do while you're drunk."
  

• 13/12/17 - Number plate theft

  On the evening of 11th December 2017 a vehicle that was parked on the road outside an address in Rugby Road, Cubbington had both number plates stolen.

  If you witnessed the above incident, please call 101 and quote incident number 0094 12/12/17

• 13/12/17 - Think before you drink before you drive!

  (Circulated to all CMS subscribers - If you can share on Social Media or forward the below message it will be most appreciated, CMS).
  
  Don't risk a drink drive conviction this Christmas
  Motorists across Warwickshire and West Mercia are being reminded of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs during the festive period.
  
  Enforcing the drink and drug drive law is a 24/7 commitment for both Warwickshire and West Mercia Police Forces. This will be reflected by the police officers and increased enforcement at all times of the day and night. Since the launch of the campaign on 01/12/17 and until 10/12/17 so far, there have been 116 arrests for drink/drug drive offences across the Alliance.
  
  
  There is no foolproof way of calculating how much you can drink and remain under the limit, or knowing how much an individual person can drink and still drive safely. Importantly, it is hard to calculate how long alcohol may stay in your body if you are driving the morning after so the safest option if you are driving is to drink no alcohol at all. There are plenty of alternatives available with public transport, taxis and sharing designated drivers. Pedestrians are also being encouraged to stay safe during the festive season and to plan safe routes home and to drink responsibly.
  
  
  Figures indicate that, over the past 3 years 13 people were killed and 109 seriously injured in West Mercia alone following collisions where drink or drugs were recorded as a contributory factor.
  Assistant Chief Constable Martin Evans for West Mercia Police comments: "There are still people out there who feel they can gamble with drinking and driving and think they know how much the limit is. Cracking down on those who take drugs or drink and then decide to drive is a year round commitment for us. However, we are very aware the festive season can present opportunities where people are tempted to drive under the influence. To combat this, extra patrols will be conducted in the run up to and over Christmas and New Year in a bid to tackle those who commit the unacceptable act of drinking or drug driving. The simple fact is, there is only one way of being sure that you are safe to drive and that is not to drink at all."
  
  
  Think before you drink before you drive!
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read and share.
  

• 13/12/17 - Burglary at home in Village Street, Leamington

  Please be aware that during the night of 6 into 7 December, offenders broke into a garage at a home in Village Street, Leamington and then broke into the vehicle parked inside.  Nothing appears to have been stolen.

• 12/12/17 - Beware of a phishing Email using Police branding

  

  Please be aware of phishing email using Police branding
  
  We have been made aware of a phishing email that is using police branding to provoke responses.
  
  The email says that the recipient is being summoned to court as a witness and asks them to follow a link, which could then lead to a virus or malware being placed on their computer.
  
  It uses a police.uk heading and suggests it is from the CPS online portal, but is clearly not official and represents a risk to security.
  
  If any members of the public receive such an email they are advised not to click on any links and delete it from their accounts as soon as possible.
  
  A version of the email is copied below (with the link removed):
  
  Thank you, the Community Volunteer Programme CMS.
  

• 11/12/17 - Incidents at homes in Stoneleigh Road, Blackdown & Rugby Road, Cubbington

  Please be aware of the following incidents, which have occurred at homes in your area over recent days:

  Incident 98 of 7 December - During the night of 6 into 7 December, offenders broke into a vehicle parked behind gates, on the driveway of a home in Stoneleigh Road, Blackdown and stole a laptop computer.

  Incident 343 of 8 December - At some point before 5pm on 8 December, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Stoneleigh Road, Blackdown and broke into two sheds.  A red and grey Demon dirt bike and various garden tools, including two large strimmers, were stolen.

  Incident 202 of 9 December - Between 10 and 11pm on 8 December, offenders attempted to force the beading off a window into the kitchen of a home in Rugby Road, Cubbington.  The offenders failed to get inside the house and nothing was stolen.

• 11/12/17 - Attempted burglary

  Please be aware that a home on Rugby Road in Cubbington was attempted to be broken into between 10pm and 11pm on Friday 8th December. The offender had removed the plastic beading to a PVC rear window, fortunately the offender was not able to gain entry or may have been disturbed.

  
  

  If you have witnessed this incident, please call 101 and quote incident number 0202 09/12/17.

• 11/12/17 - Suspicious circumstances

  Sometime in the week or possibly Friday 8th December, someone has pulled up a hedgerow support post in the green on Pithill, Bubbenhall and used it to break the ice on the village green pond.

  
  

  If you have witnessed the above incident you need to call 101 and quote the incident number 0176 10/12/17

• 11/12/17 - Warwickshire Police & Crime Commissioner Update - December 2017

  As we head towards the end of the year and the festive season, it is traditionally a time to reflect on the year past, take stock of achievements and plan for the year to come. Recently, I have had the chance to think back a little further in time, thanks to the 160th anniversary celebrations of Warwickshire Police. It's often said that - despite being one of the smallest forces in the country - here in Warwickshire we punch above our weight. I believe this to be as true today as it has been over the life of Warwickshire Police - and as one of the oldest county police forces in continuous operation, that's something to be proud of.
  
  Fundamentally, a police force is only strong because of the quality of its people. Just how exceptional our people are was reinforced at the celebration event, when Chief Constable Martin Jelley commended a range of outstanding individuals for their actions over the past year. Bravery, perseverance, dedication and compassion were the hallmarks of all of the good work highlighted, too numerous to mention here but I'd urge you to visit the force website for full details of all those commended.
  
  Warwickshire PCC Philip Seccombe with PC Martin Rone-Clarke, inaugural winner of the PCC Award for Excellence in Policing and Community SafetyIt was also with great pleasure that I was able to announce the inaugural winner of my Award for Excellence in Policing and Community Safety as PC Martin Rone-Clarke, Warwickshire Police?s Gypsy and Traveller Liaison Officer. Martin has been a key figure working with my office and partners to help launch the new county-wide protocol which seeks to ensure a co-ordinated response to the rise in unauthorised encampments in Warwickshire.
  This year he has interacted personally with the occupants of 122 unauthorised encampments, which collectively have had more than 1,100 caravans. In identifying the best way to deal with encampments effectively, lawfully and in a fair way to both the settled and travelling communities, he has helped break down many of the traditional communications barriers that can exist.
  
  I have seen for myself Martin?s exceptional skills at diffusing the tensions that can exist when an unauthorised encampment takes place. He is equally at ease talking to a packed community hall of local residents as he is members of the travelling community.
  
  He is a very deserving winner but overall I was very pleased with the depth and quality of all of the nominations I received, which came from within policing and also from partner organisations and the public. In total we had 14 strong candidates for the award, ranging from individuals working in local communities to teams investigating some of the most difficult cases and complex areas of crime. It made the task of choosing a winner very difficult but I will be ensuring that all of those nominated do receive appropriate recognition for their outstanding work in due course.
  
  Looking to the future, 2018 will see a number of new milestones, as Warwickshire Police continues on its programme of modernisation with the continued roll out of the new technology I have funded and the opening of our new control centre in Warwick, both exciting developments which will help officers and police staff in keeping communities safe. There remain considerable challenges ahead for policing, both nationally, regionally and locally, not least in terms of rising levels of crime and the increased threats from terrorism and cyber-related offences. All of these challenges are having to be met at a time when there are considerable pressures on police finances and I have continued to lobby for fair funding for Warwickshire Police (including to the Home Secretary last week, as detailed on our website).
  
  While there was no specific news for policing in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, details of the national police funding settlement will be released later this month, which will enable me to begin consultation on next year's budget for policing locally, including the amount you contribute through your council tax. I'll be making clear the pressures on police resources as part of this and will update you in a special edition of this newsletter once all the details are known, so watch this space.
  
  In the meantime, it just remains for me to wish you all a very happy and safe festive period and an enjoyable New Year.
  
  For more information on PCC activities and events, please visit the Warwickshire Police & Crime Commissioner's website:
  
  http://www.warwickshire-pcc.gov.uk/category/pcc-news/
  
  Philip Seccombe TD
  Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner