Crown Watch

Vehicle Broken into – Laneham Place (off Coventry Road), Kenilworth

Fraser Pithie — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:29:27 +0000

Theft from Motor Vehicle – Laneham Place, Kenilworth (Incident 170 of 26 January 2012)

Please be aware that between Midnight and 0830hrs 26 January 2012 offenders entered a secure and unattended Landrover Defender parked in Laneham Place and stole a SatNav from the central compartment.

Please remain alert and vigilant in relation to protecting your property and remove those items of value from vehicles and from sight. Please report anything suspicious or of concern to the Police tel 101.

Brazen Theft in Kenilworth – Saturday Night – Butler Close

Fraser Pithie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:21:52 +0000

Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses after brazen thieves walked in through the unlocked front door of a home in Butler Close, Kenilworth and stole the car keys whilst the family was watching TV in another room. After stealing the keys, the thieves stole a grey Audi A3 saloon off the driveway outside.

The burglary occurred sometime between 6.15pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 14 January. Officers checked with neighbours to see if anyone had seen or heard the burglary and are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to please come forward.

This event highlights the need to keep doors secured even when you are in your home. Notwithstanding the loss of a vehicle, which is bad enough, criminals being able to walk into homes provides opportunities for a whole range of different crimes. So please make sure your home is secure whether you are at home or out and about.

More shed attacks by criminals in Kenilworth

Fraser Pithie — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:49:44 +0000

Crackley Crescent

Between the 19th Dec – 4th Jan , offenders have forced the padlock off the wooden door of an outbuilding at a home in Crackley Crescent.

Once inside the offenders stole two pedal cycles , One of which was a black FOCUS SUPERBUD team mountain bike.

Arlidge Crscent

Between 18.00 hrs on the 3rd of Jan & 08.00hrs on the 4th of Jan 2012, offenders have unscrewed the hinges off the door of a rear garden shed. Entry has been gained and search made , however nothing was stolen.

Kenilworth residents are warned about this ongoing activity and the need to ensure that outbuildings are kept secure. Please review your security arrangements with any outbuildings, as yourself “how easy would it be to get in here?” – If the answer you get suggests it would be easy then you need to consider what more you can do to make things difficult for offenders. If you need advice then contact Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) who will be pleased to advise you further. (Kenilworth SNT are on 01296 684404) or by emailing; kenilworth.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

Thefts in Tappinger Grove and Stoneleigh Road

Fraser Pithie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:39:11 +0000

Garden shed forced and items taken

At some point between 9pm on 3 and 8am on 4 January 2012, offenders climbed over the rear wall of a house in Tappinger Close, Kenilworth and into the garden. The offenders damaged the top bricks of the wall and then forced the lock off a shed in the garden.

Once inside the shed, the offenders stole a cordless drill along with around 30 miniature cars.

Vehicle Keys Fished from House and Vehicle Taken

Between midnight and 7.30am on 3 January, offenders entered a home in Stoneleigh Road, possibly through a catflap, and stole the keys to a Mazda vehicle. The keys were then used to steal the vehicle from the garage.

Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity around your own or neighbouring homes and please report anything of concern to police on 101.

Unwelcome Activity at Denton Close

Fraser Pithie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:11:54 +0000

Vehicles entered by force and items taken.

Between 27 and 31 December offenders used a screwdriver to remove a panel on the sliding door of a van parked in Denton Close. Once inside the van the offenders stole a Honda 2.7 generator and a drill.

2nd Vehicle forced and entered

During the night of 3 into 4 January offenders smashed a front window of a Volvo, also parked in Denton Close, and stole a sports bag containing sports kit.

Please take care to not leave valuables inside vehicles and certainly not on show. Park only where there is good lighting and keep a keen eye out for suspicious vehicles touring the area or individuals loitering. REPORT anything suspicious at the time you see it!

Burglars Get Busy in Kenilworth – Common Lane, Stansfield Grove & Guy Road

Fraser Pithie — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:59:09 +0000

Three burglaries have taken place in little over a week within Kenilworth. Residents are advised to increase vigilance and report immediately anything or anyone that appears suspicious.

Common Lane, Kenilworth – Incident 125 of 16 November

At some point before 11.50am on 16 November offenders kicked in the rear door of a home in Common Lane, Kenilworth and entered the premises. Once inside, the offenders stole laptop computers and items of jewellery.

Stansfield Grove, Kenilworth – Incident 154 of 17 November

Between 7.30 and 11.15am on 17 November offenders forced open the rear conservatory doors of a home in Stansfield Grove, Kenilworth and entered the house. The offenders then forced open the door into the dining room and accessed the rest of the house. Several items were stolen.

Guy Road, Kenilworth – Incident 109 of 23 November

Sometime between 21 and 23 November offenders forced open the rear door of a home in Guy Road, Kenilworth and entered the house. The offenders then carried out an untidy search before making off with items of jewellery.

If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Police on 101, (non emergency number) quoting the incident number given. Thankyou.

Burglars Back in Town

Fraser Pithie — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:11:21 +0000

During the night of 9 into 10 November offenders broke into the garage of a home in Stoneleigh Road, Kenilworth and stole an electric push bike. The offenders also attempted to steal a motorcycle.

At some point before 6.30pm on 15 November offenders forced open conservatory doors at a home in Castle Road, Kenilworth and entered the house to steal items of jewellery and small electrical goods.

Please check your home security and take appropriate measures to secure your property. Report anything or anyone you notice that appears to be suspicious or unusual.

Watch it! – Don’t be a victim of Distraction Auto Crime

Fraser Pithie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:11:02 +0000

Please be aware and alert to a new crime that’s starting to take place across Warwickshire, with incidents in Stratford, Warwick and Leamington already reported.

METHOD USED

People leaving or returning to their vehicle are targeted. An individual approaches the driver as they get close to the car and ask for directions posing as being lost. They get a map out and get the driver as involved as possible to distract their attention whilst an accomplice pickpockets handbags, wallets and if possible also rifles the car.

HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

Don’t’ be distracted and look around to see who else maybe nearby.

Without being unhelpful, don’t be drawn into giving detailed directions or looking at maps

Report any such incidents, even if they are unsuccessful, to the Police.

Further Details;

One woman was approached by an Eastern European looking woman as she walked to her vehicle after using the self service till in Sainsburys at Shires Retail Park, Leamington Spa at 11.05am on Friday 30 September.

The woman pulled out a map and laid it out flat on the car next to hers and asked her for directions to Hereford. The woman obliged and felt that she was asked a lot of silly questions. Now she believes she was deliberately distracted so that her credit card could be stolen. She cancelled her card but has been informed by her bank that the card was used on four occasions to steal cash and goods worth over £1000.

An 80 year old woman managed to foil the attempts of thieves who officers believe were attempting to distract her so they could steal valuables from her car during an incident at Sainsburys in Saltisford, Warwick at 12.50pm on Sunday lunchtime 16 October. The woman explained how an Eastern European looking male approached her asking for directions to a hospital. While she was talking to him, another male tried to get into her car. She realised what was happening and locked her car. Both males left the area together.

Laptop and Jewellery taken in Coventry Road Burglary

Fraser Pithie — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:45:26 +0000

At some point between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Monday 3 October, offenders used a screwdriver to force open the rear door of a cottage home in Coventry Road, Kenilworth. Once inside the premises the offenders carried out an untidy search before making off with a laptop computer and items of jewellery.

Please keep a keen eye out for suspicious vehicles or individuals loitering around homes or in streets. If you see such behaviour please report it immediately so it can be checked out as soon as possible.

If you have any information regarding this crime please call Warwickshire Police on 01926 415000 and refer to Incident 229 of 3 October 2011.

Burglars Back in Kenilworth

Fraser Pithie — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:04:29 +0000

Burglary at Admiral Gardens on 13 September

Between 8am and 5.30pm on 13 September offenders forced open the kitchen window at a home in Admiral Gardens, Kenilworht and entered the premises. Once inside, the offenders stole two laptop computers and items of jewellery.

Burglary at Malthouse Lane on 18 September

At some point before 12.40pm on 18 September offenders forced open the patio door at a home in Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth and entered the house. Several items were stolen.

Please keep a lookout for suspicious individuals and vehicles.

If you have information that you believe may be connected to either of these incidents please contact Police on 01926 415000 quoting the incident number given. Thankyou.