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WARWICKSHIRE POLICE WATCH SCHEMES Warwickshire Police -  01926 684385> Fax - 01926 684384   
Email  watch@warwickshire.police.ukMESSAGE
.................RW WK White Citroen van PL51 DFC involved in theft of metal from farm in Lapworth INC 147 of 21 July

Please could we make you aware that a witness saw two males, in a white Citroen panel van PL51 DFC entered the yard of a farm premises in Stratford Road, Lapworth at 10am yesterday morning, 21 July.
 
Once inside, the offenders stole 12 acro props. The vehicle the offenders were using is believed to have been involved in other metal thefts in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Please remain alert, on the lookout for this or other suspicious vehicles or activity on or aorund your land or buildings and please report anything of concern to police.  If you see this particular vehicle please report its whereabouts on 999 immediately

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[Reference: Tack Theft Staffordshire]\

Message from Staffordshire Police

Overnight of the 13th and 14th July 2010 thieves broke into the tack room of a livery stables in Mill Lane Ashwood South Staffordshire and stole a quantity of tack and other equestrian equipment. There were no witnesses. If you have any information or if you are offered any equestrian equipment and tack from an unlikely source please ring the police on 0300 123 44 55 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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Ringmaster Email - SouthWorcester - RW 11.6.10 (6)

South Worcestershire Rural Watch members may be interested to note the following incidents which took place in Herefordshire:

ACTON BEAUCHAMP
Residents in the area report that between 0100 and 0200 hrs on 7th June, 2 field gates were opened by persons unknown, and the resident's horses were found loose in the yard. The horses were returned to the field and no damage was found to either horses or property. It is thought that a vehicle was heard at the time but nothing was seen. Incident ref: 154-N -070610

EASTNOR
A number of steel channels were stolen from a small site in Eastnor during the evening of 27th May. A neighbour reported seeing a male on a mobile phone followed by a flatbed lorry turn up and remove the property. Enquiries are ongoing. Incident ref: 339-S-010610

LITTLE MARCLE
On 30th May at 1030am a vigilant Neighbourhood Watcher reported a suspicious vehicle described as a pick up truck taking an interest in their farm. This farm has a recycling unit on the property and it is thought that they ere scouting for scrap metal which is high in value at the moment. The residents were not approached at the time, but the truck was seen in the area later that afternoon. The vehicle showing a Reg Plate with T953UOW - is described as blue with an orange flashing light on the roof. The occupants were a male and a female aged in the 30 to 40 age range. Residents in Little Marcle are advised to keep a sharp eye out for this vehicle and any scrap that may draw them to their properties. Incident ref: 222-S-300510

Many thanks.

Regards,

Adrian Symonds
Neighbourhood Watch Administrator
South Worcestershire
West Mercia Police

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TELFORD COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Telford - NHW - 01.6.10

A red Suzuki wagon part reg DN54?DO was seen in the Telford area ar approx 10.15pm the 1st June 2010. The driver was a woman with blonde hair amd seemed to be looking at paddocks which contained horses.
Any information please to 0300 333 3000
Please phone us with any information or reply by :anne.walker@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

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TELFORD COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Telford - NHW] - BURGLARY  Equestrian - 01.6.10

Police in Telford are investigating following a burglary in the town.
The incident occurred at a stable yard in Marsh Green sometime between 8pm on Wednesday 26th May and 11am on Thursday 27th May.
Sometime overnight it appears that thieves forced their way into the tack room at the stables and then carried out a thorough search of the lockers and storage units inside.
It appears they then stole a number of items and made their escape across the paddocks before loading the stolen property into a waiting vehicle and leaving the scene.
The stolen items include a number of saddles, bridles and head collars and the total value of the property that was taken - which belonged to a number of different people - is thought to be more than £1500.
Anyone with information about this burglary is asked to call the police on 0300 333 3000.
Alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd prefer to pass on information without identifying yourself.
Please phone us with any information or reply by anne.walker@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

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SOUTH WORCS COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SouthWorcester - NW 28.5.10 (4)]

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Horse Watch Bulletin 22 May 2010

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WARWICKSHIRE POLICE WATCH SCHEMES Warwickshire Police -  01926 684385 Fax - 01926 684384   
Email  watch@warwickshire.police.ukMESSAGE
.................HW N&S Shetland Pony stolen and dumped in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Our colleagues in West Yorkshire have made us aware of the following
incident:

A Shetland Pony was stolen from a field in the Stanley area of Wakefield during the night on Tuesday 27th April.
The fencing had been broken down to get to the pony.  Nothing else was taken.  All other horses were stabled over night.
Earlier today the Police found the Shetland Pony dumped at the road side.
Thankfully she is ok - all fit and healthy.
It is suspected that whoever had stolen the pony has dumped her when they realised that she was freeze marked.
Last year a noticeable amount of Shetland ponies went missing - not all of them were reported to the police but the ones we know about were found - one in Manchester, others found nearer to home. Some turned up on farmers land, with no marking and were kept by the person who found them.We need to keep tabs on this in West Yorkshire.
Also - If any other police forces have noticed an increase in thefts of Shetland ponies, please can you let me know?
PLEASE encourage members & none members to report stolen animals to the police so we can monitor any thefts.
PLEASE encourage horse owners to security mark their animals and tack.

Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community ProtectionTo report crime or pass on any other information
about this message  ring  01926 415000.  Quote the incident number if known.
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.................RW SA Incidents at rural premises in Pitchill, Bishops Tachbrook, Kenilworth & Broadway INC 274 of 31 March

Please can we make you aware of the following incidents which have occurred at rural premises in South Warwickshire over recent days.
During the night of 30 into 31 March offenders removed three galvanised metal 5 bar gates fron a field entrance at a farm premises in Pitchill, Evesham.
Sometime between 6pm on 3 and and 7.15am on 6 April offenders smashed the window of a tipper truck parked at a farm premises in Harbury Lane, Bishops Tachbrook and stole a sat nav from inside.
At just before 4pm yesterday afternoon, 6 April, a male offenders smashed the window of a vehicle parked at a farm premises in Crackley Lane, Kenilworth and stole a sat nav.  The offender then made off towards Kenilworth in a gold coloured Rover vehicle.
Our colleagues at Broadway Police Station have made us aware that a suspicious vehicle has been seen locally in the Broadway and surrounding area and may be linked to the theft of metal fron rural premises.
The occupants are described as cheeky and will enter premises uninvited. The vehicle is a red dropside van with the registration N719 HVL.
A white Mercedes registration number P579 RGB has also been spotted taking interest in a quad bike which was seen refuelling at a garage in the area and then followed the quad bike home.
A white Ford Transit van, registration number N657 UOL, has also been seen acting suspiciously in the area.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Stratford Police quoting incident number 274 of
31 March. 
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community Protection
To report crime or pass on any other information about this message  Ring 01926 415000.  Quote the incident number if known.
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SOUTH WORCS COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SouthWorcester - NW 6.4.10 (2)

The following message is being circulated to Rural Watch across South Worcestershire and relates to equine crime.
Please note that we have had a number of reports of thefts of wheels from horse trailers/boxes at Stourport Riding School.
Please make your members aware and report any suspicious activity etc to the police call centre, via the switchboard on 0300 333 3000 (or if a crime is in progress, obviously dial 999).
Many thanks.
Adrian Symonds
Neighbourhood Watch Administrator
South Worcestershire
West Mercia Police
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[SOUTH WORCS COMMUNITY MESSAGING - SouthWorcester - NW 1.4.10 (3)]

Dear all, just to let you know of another suspicious vehicle which has  been sighted in our area. A white Ford Transit van index N657 UOL. It  may have a blue stripe running along the side.
 If you see this vehicle please let me know times and dates by email so  that I can record its movements.
 To those of you with employees, please could you display the messages  in a staff room or similar so that they reach as many people as possible.
 WPC 3308 Greenhouse
 Broadway Police Station
 Tel 0300 333 3000 ext 3777
 gail.greenhouse@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
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Rural Watch Message 31/03/2010

 Dear all, please be aware of a couple of suspicious vehicles in our area.
 The first has been seen locally in and around Broadway and could be  linked to thefts of scrap. The occupants are cheeky and will enter  your premises uninvited. It is a red dropside van index N719HVL.
 The other one is a white Mercedes index P579RGB. This one was seen  taking an interest in a quad bike which was re fuelling at a local  garage. The occupants of the van then followed the quad home.

 Some good news stories.
 Police attended a farm in Pensham, nr Pershore following a tip off.  They found two stolen tractors, one from Wick Rissington and the other  from Quenington, nr Cirencester. It appears the tractors were being  stored on a farm prior to being taken out of the country. Thanks to  the person who reported it to us 2 males were arrested at the scene  and two tractors have been recovered. The vehicles were just about to  be loaded up and taken out of the country.
 A 32 year old male from Taunton has been arrested in connection with a  burgalry near to Bourton on the Water where a quad bike, a trailer and  a Volvo had been stolen.
 In Presteigne a search of premises revealed a stolen Manitou loader, a  McCormick tractor, a Landrover Defender and a Case Tractor. Again this  was due to information received from an informant.
 Please continue to help us to deal positively with rural crime. Phone  us or call Crimestoppers anonymously if you have any information.  Always let me know of anything suspicious so that I can make you neighbours aware.
 West Mercia Police 0300 333 3000 Gloucestershire Constabulary 0845 090 1234 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
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Incident number to follow, Stottesdon, near Kidderminster, > Worcestershire

Not much useful information,I'm afraid - older style white transit van came down our drive with its lights OFF at 5 am.  Fortunately I'd JUST got up to check a foaling mare and let the dogs (3 noisy ones!)out.  They hurtled down to yard and van made a VERY fast exit - I doubt they had time to get out - so nothing stolen.  Police were alerted and came out from Bridgnorth within 30 minutes (very good response!)  Police in Kidderminster and Ludlow also alerted to be on the lookout for van.
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 WARWICKSHIRE POLICE WATCH SCHEMES Warwickshire Police -  01926 684385 -  Fax - 01926 684384    Email  watch@warwickshire.police.ukMESSAGE
 .................RW SA Incidents at rural premises in Ullenhall, South  Worcestershire and Thames Valley areas

 Ou colleagues in neighbouring Police Forces have made us aware of the  following incidents which have occurred at rural premises near to the  Warwickshire border over recent days.
 In South Worcestershire batteries are currently being stolen in huge  numbers.  Tractor batteries are being removed from vehicles and scrap  batteries in farm yards are going missing.
 Lorry batteries are also being stolen from industrial premises.
 Several vans have also been reported acting suspiciously in and around  farm yards looking for scrap metal.  One particular vehicle of  interest to police is a white Ford Transit with the partial registration of P435.
 Another vehicle, a red Ford Transit with the partial registration  number
 N719 has recently been sighted in Badsey in the area where a theft had  occurred.
 In the Thames Valley area there have been reports of people and  vehicles acting suspiciously around farms and during the night of 14  into 15 March two heavy agricultural cultivators were stolen from a farm in Bodicote.
 On Saturday 13 March at around 10.30am a white male aged around 30  years with very dark collar length straggly hair was disturbed whilst  trying to break into a shed at an empty premises known as The County  Cattery in Redditch Road, Ullenhall.
 When he was challenged the male gave a mouthful of abuse and then said  that his mother had died in the house.  When the premises were later  checked it was found that a padlock had been broken off a shed which  housed a ride on mower.
 The male then made off on foot but possibly got into a dark coloured  Rover vehicle which was seen parked a little way down the road.
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White Transit van index P435MOH. Has male occupants who are looking for scrap around farm buildings and stables. Please email me if you see it letting me know which area, date and time so that I can start building up a picture of its movements. So far it has been sighted in the Badsey area, nr Evesham and also in Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.
WPC 3308 Greenhouse
Broadway Police Station
Tel 0300 333 3000 ext 3777
gail.greenhouse@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
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................RW SA Burglaries at rural premises in Gaydon, Morton Bagot and Hockley Heath INC 323 of 8 March  

Please can we make you aware of the following incidents which have occurred at rural premises in South Warwickshire over recent days.  
Between 11.30am and 12.50pm on 4 March offenders stole an Isuzu Trooper vehicle fron the grass verge adjacent to a farm premises in Gaydon.  
Between 1 and 5.30pm on 4 March offenders forced their way into a tack room at a farm in Morton Bagot and stole a large quantity of valuable horse racing equipment.  
Between 8am and 6.20pm on 8 March offenders attempted to jemmy a window frame at the rear of a Barn property in Cut Thirat Lane, Hockley Heath.
The attempt failed and the offenders then tried to force open a rear door but again failed to get into the property.The offenders are believed to have been using a blue metallic Estate vehicle.
Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles
or activity around your own or neighbouring premises and please report anything of concern to police.  Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
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The following message is being circulated to Neighbourhood Watch in the rural area to the west of Droitwich and to Farm/Horse Watch across the wider South Worcestershire area.

  Please note that we have had reports over the last few days of a number of outbuildings being broken into, plus two instances of electric fencing being stolen:
Chainsaw stolen from a shed in Sytchampton, reported 7th March, Incident Ref 144-S-070310
Barn door forced in Dunhampton, unclear if anything stolen, reported 6th March, Inc Ref 291-S-060310
Outbuilding broken into in Comhampton, reported 4th March, Inc Ref 42-N-040310.
Electric fencing and other items stolen from a horse's field in Dunhampton, reported 3rd March, Inc Ref 289-N-030310. Electric fencing stolen from a sheep field in Dilmore Lane, Fernhill Heath, reported 4th March, Inc Ref 368-S-040310.
To those of you in the area, please report any useful information to the police call centre, via the switchboard on 0300 333 3000, quoting the relevant incident ref number above.
To those of you in the wider area with barns/outbuildings/electric fencing, please be mindful of the above and take any reasonable security precautions.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Adrian Symonds
Neighbourhood Watch Administrator
South Worcestershire
West Mercia Police
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.RW WK Incidents at rural premises in Kenilworth, Hockley Heath, Studley and Solihull INC 108 of 3 March

Please can we make you aware of the following incidents which have > occurred at rural premises in the south of the county and just across our border with Solihull over recent days.
  A member of rural watch at a farm premises in Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth has reported that two suspicious males had been seen looking at horses, stabled at the premises, last week.
Yesterday morning, 3 March, staff at the stables noticed that two crosses made with marker pens had been made on two of the stable doors.  Staff believe that the horses in the stables may be the target of horse thieves.
Between 2pm on 2 and 11am on 3 March offenders croppedthe chain on the gate of a farm premises in Umberslade Road, Hockley Heath and stole Honda 350FE quad bike.  The bike had been secured, with a chain to the chassis of a caravan.
Between 8.40am and 6.15pm yesterday, 3 March, offenders forced open the doors to stables at a rural premises in Studley and made a search of the building but nothing is believed to have been stolen.
Our colleagues in West Midlands Police would like you all to lookout for for any vehicles with the stolen numberplate FL08 EVH which was last being used a silver Ford Fiesta which is being used to commit offences around the Knowle and Solihull area. If you spot this vehicle please contact West Midlands Police on 0845 1135000.
Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity in your area or around your premises and please report anything of concern to police.  Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
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this number replaces all other numbers for Worcestershire Horse Watch
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Telephone 07941 825740
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     * Better padlocks      * Stronger chains      * Security lights      * Alarm      * CCTV      * Postcode for roof of box/trailer
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