Author: Fraser Pithie

Kenilworth residents are warned that a scam is being operated by criminals pretending to be from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)

Hackers are impersonating the DVLA in order to gain sensitive data from unsuspecting drivers, it has emerged.
The agency warned that members of the public were receiving fraudulent emails that directs them to a fake website where the hackers steal their personal information.
The DVLA has confirmed it doesn’t send texts or emails with links to websites asking for motorists to confirm personal details or payment information.
A spokesman said: “We are aware that members of the public are receiving messages claiming to be the DVLA. Anyone getting these should delete them and not click any link.”

Daily Telegraph – Saturday 3 February 2018 

The need to remain vigilant at all times has been reinforced further by an attempted burglary that took place between the 31 January and 1 February. Offenders were thwarted because of good security measures that made things difficult. However, they caused damage in their attempt to gain entry to a home.

A spokesperson for Kenilworth Watch said “This latest event shows we all need to keep a close eye on what is going on around us, if it looks suspicious it probably is so report it immediately on 101. If you can clearly see a crime is being committed, their is damage to property taking place or danger to persons then use 999.”

Lindisfarne Drive, Kenilworth

There was an attempted burglary at a home in Lindisfarne Drive some time between 31st January and 1st February. The offender/s smashed the rear external door but could not gain entry through a further internal rear door. The offender/s had also tried to gain entry through the garage door. This is Incident number 0329 01/02/2018

If you witnessed the above incident or have any information then please call 101.

 

Two incidents over the past couple of days highlight the fact that criminals are prowling around our neighbourhood and community looking for opportunities. The latest incidents have taken place in the eastern end of the town. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report anything that looks or seems unusual or that is suspicious.

The latest events are detailed as follows:

Clifden Grove (on Lulworth Park estate off Dalehouse Lane), Kenilworth 

Between 20.00hrs on 30th January 2018 and 21.00hrs on 31st January 2018, unknown offender/s have entered a rear door of a home in Clifden Grove, Kenilworth by removing the beading around the door. Once inside an untidy search took place and electrical household items were taken along with iPads. The offender/s made their escape through the front door of the property. This is Incident 0419/31/01/2018

Crewe Lane. Kenilworth 

Between 23.30hrs on 24 January 2018 and midday on 25 January 2018, offenders smashed the passenger side window on a vehicle parked in Crewe Lane, Kenilworth and stole a handbag and contents from inside the car.

If you have any information or may have seen or heard something about either of these crimes and events please contact Warwickshire Police on 101

The latest reported crime in Kenilworth relates to garden items.

Kenilworth Watch News is appealing once again to residents to keep a high level of vigilance and report anything that appears to be suspicious capturing as much detail and information as possible but that is safe to do so.

We are also appealing to Warwickshire Police to increase the patrolling of Kenilworth by Police Officers. We support our two great Police Community Support Officers who do so much for the town but we want to see them get much more support with more police officers in and around Kenilworth to provide the deterrent needed to support those residents who are doing as much as they can to protect their homes, property and vehicles.

De Montford Road, Kenilworth

Please be aware that during the night of 23 into 24 January 2018, offenders stole two 2.5ft tall clay decorative chimney pots from the front garden of a home in De Montfort Road, Kenilworth.  The pots were very heavy and a vehicle would have been required to move them.

This latest crime report comes as an unusual attempted theft, that was thwarted by the vigilance of local villagers, took place earlier this week in the Warwickshire village of Birdingbury. At around 6pm on 23 January, offenders in a lorry displaying false number plates attempted to steal the original GPO telephone box from Main Street, Birdingbury.

 

If you saw anything or have any information related to the incident at De Montford Road please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

 

 

Criminals continue to be active around Kenilworth with three incidents reported overt the last couple of days. Residents are advised to remain vigilant at all times and report anything that appears suspicious immediately using 999

Rouncil Lane. Kenilworth

Incident 249 of 21 January – At some point before 4.20pm on 21 January, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth and cut the padlocks off the door of the garden shed.  Once inside, the offenders stole a can of petrol before making off. Incident 249 of 21 January 2018

Cherry Way, Kenilworth

Between 7.30 and 7.45pm on 22 January, offenders stole a round 18inch wide maroon coloured plant pot with a Greek patterns around the top from the front garden of a home in Cheery Way, Kenilworth. Incident 99 of 1 January 2018

Frythe Close, Kenilworth

During the night of 22 into 23 January, offenders stole 2 ball shaped, artificial topiary trees in crockery pots and with solar lights from a home in Frythe Close, Kenilworth. Incident 99 of 1 January 2018

If you have any information  about any of these crimes or may have seen something that is relevant please call Warwickshire Police on 101