Please be aware that the following crimes have taken place between Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April 2026. It is disturbing that the town is still the target for vehicle thieves using keyless interception devices. Once again we have placed a link on this latest post to provide advice on how to protect your vehicle and deter vehicle thefts using keyless interception devices.

Keyless Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Offender(s) have stolen a black Land Rover Defender that was parked at Fishponds Road, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen between 2000hrs on the Thursday 23 April and 0240hrs on Friday 24 April 2026. The vehicle was stolen without keys, indicating that the theft was carried out by using a keyless interception device.

This is crime reference 23/17252/26 

Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Between 1400hrs on Thursday 23 April and 1130hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have stolen a blue Fiat 500 motor vehicle that was parked at the rear of a property at Warwick Road, Kenilworth

This is crime reference 23/17315/26

Keyless Theft of Motor Vehicle 

Between 2330hrs and 2350hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have stolen a black Ford Tourneo transit van from the driveway of a property at Harger Court, Kenilworth. The vehicle was stolen without keys, indicating that the theft was carried out by using a keyless interception device.

This is crime reference 23/17490/26

Theft From a Motor Vehicle 

Between 1800hrs and 1900hrs on Friday 24 April 2026 offender(s) have removed the rear number plate from a grey Audi A4 whilst it was parked on the street at Manor Road, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/17455/26

Car Key Burglary 

Between 0630hrs and 0725hrs on Saturday 25 April 2026 unknown offender(s) have gained entry to a house at Bridge Street, Kenilworth by breaking a key safe off the wall and using the key to gain entry to the house. The offender(s) have then entered a garage and stolen a dark blue Ford Kuga.

This is crime reference 23/17475/26 

Kenilworth Watch advise vehicle owners who have keyless entry systems on their motor vehicles to take steps to deter criminals from stealing their vehicle. A link to advice we issued in November 2024 which is still valid is here.

https://kenilworthnwatch.com/2024/11/24/car-key-burglaries-keyless-car-theft-kenilworth/

If you think you havre seen or heard anything related to any of these crimes, or have any CCTV, dashcam or information please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Distraction Burglary

Please be aware that and unknown male has attended a property at Camelot Grove, Kenilworth at approximately 1455hrs on Wednesday 25 March 2026 claiming to purchase jewellery. The householder has allowed suspect to enter the address and whilst showing suspect jewellery, suspect is believed to have taken some items they were shown including a gold wedding band, gold ring with ruby jewel, a silver necklace with blue pendant and British Service Medal. Suspect has then left incident location before householder has realised items have gone.

This is Crime Report 23/12539/26

Burglary

Please be aware that between 12 midday and 1800hrs on Wednesday 25 March 2026 unknown offenders have forced entry into a property at Garlick Drive, Kenilworth by smashing the rear patio door window, and performed an untidy search of the address, stealing items, and suspected of leaving through the point of entry. Items taken are to be confirmed, however, these are believed to be various items of jewellry and some vehicle keys.

This is Crime Report Print 23/12583/26

Attempted Burglary

Please be aware that at approximately 1600hrs on Wednesday 25 March 2026 an offender wearing a balaclava has entered porch of a house at Moorlands Avenue, Kenilworth. Once in the porch the offender used an unknown instrument to try and snap the lock. The householder intercepted suspect actions and the offender made off in a vehicle.

This is Crime Report 23/12529/26

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Warwickshire Police have made a fourth arrest after a man died inside a house in Kenilworth.

Along with paramedics, Warwickshire Police went to the house on Chestnut Avenue just before midnight on Friday night (20 March) after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man.

Sadly, the man in his 40s died shortly afterwards. His next of kin has been informed.

A 24-year-old man, a 49-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of murder, and on Sunday evening (22 March), Warwickshire Police arrested a 72-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four suspects, who are white British, remain in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Collette Okeefe said: “While I know this will cause shock in the local community, I’d like to reassure them there remains no risk to the wider public and we believe the incident was contained to the house.

“We’ve arrested four people in connection with the man’s death, and we’re continuing to question them as we try to work out exactly what happened.

“We’ll have officers in the area – carrying out further enquiries and providing reassurance – over the coming days, so if you have any questions, please speak to them.

“Equally, if you’ve got any information that could help our ongoing investigation and you haven’t already come forward, please tell us.”

Anyone with information should report it online or by calling 101 quoting incident number 491 of 20 March.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  

Please be aware that  on Friday 20th March 2026 at approximately 0325hrs unknown offender(s) gained entry to a residential property at Priorsfield Road, Kenilworth. Entry was made via the front door, with no signs of damage.

Once inside, the offender(s) removed a vehicle key from within the address and subsequently used it to steal a black BMW X3 parked at the property. The vehicle was then driven away from the scene.

This is crime incident 0034 of 20 March 2026

If you noticed anything suspicious in this area around the time of the incident, please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Please be aware that between 1600hrs and 1845hrs on Wednesday 18 March 2026 offender(s) have stolen a VW Golf motor vehicle that was parked at Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth.

The motor vehicle was stolen without keys indicating that a keyless signal interception device may have been used by the offender(s). Motorists with vehicles that have keyless entry and ignition systems are advised to immobilise the key if that option is available or place the keys in a Faraday pouch which blocks interception devices from working.

This is incident number 0346 of 18 March 2026

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV, Dashcam footage or any other information the please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111