Neighbourhood Watch Warning and Police Crime Report - November

Warwickshire Police has issued the following alert for people living in Ansty, Brinklow, Shilton and the surrounding areas, following a number of thefts of car number plates:

We would like to make you all aware of vehicle number plates being stolen in Ansty, Brinklow and Shilton locations. Incidents so far have happened on Main Road, Ansty, Coventry Road, Brinklow and Church Road, Shilton.

The incidents have happened over the last four weeks, mainly during the evenings and into the night. On some occasions the number plates have been left nearby when they have been damaged in the process of removal. We are asking for you to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious activity.

In addition, Warwickshire Police has released its latest crime report setting out incidents it considers are in the public interest that have occurred within Shilton and Barnacle during the last month. Five incidents have been highlighted:

• Monday 14 November - Theft from a Motor Vehicle - Church Road, Shilton
Report that sometime overnight, unknown person/s had taken both front and rear number plates. No CCTV was available, and the crime happened in the car park so house to house enquiries were not undertaken.

• Wednesday 16 November - Theft of Motor Vehicle - Top Road, Barnacle
Report that somebody had been disturbed trying to steal a teleporter/tractor. Units attended and conducted an area search.

• Thursday 17 November - Theft/Fire/Nuisance - Wood Lane, Shilton
Report that sheds had been set alight and that other sheds had been broken into. Units attended and there was on-going work connected with this with the allotment association. No CCTV was available, nor house to house enquiries undertaken.

• Sunday 20 November - Theft - Wood Lane, Shilton
Report that overnight unknown persons had entered a property and taken garden equipment. CCTV and alarms were sounded. Police units attended. Subsequent raids had been undertaken and items had been found linked to this property.

• Friday 25 November - Theft from Motor Vehicle - Leicester Road, Shilton
Report that during the evening unknowns persons had gained entry into a secure vehicle and taken items. House to house enquiries conducted, but there was no CCTV of the incident.

Warwickshire Police has asked that anyone with any information about these crimes should call them on (01788) 541111.