Author: Fraser Pithie

KENILWORTH residents are advised to remain vigilant at all times and to review their personal and household security as reports confirms criminals are operating in the town.

Robbery

Please be aware that around 2200hrs on Thursday 1 November 2018 a female walking along Spring Lane, Kenilworth was assaulted from behind and then pushed to the ground. The offender then grabbed and stole a black bag from the female and made off towards Whateleys Drive/Whitemoor Road.
This is Incident 465 of 1 November 2018

Attempt Burglary

Please be aware that between 2200hrs on Wednesday 31 October and 0800hrs on Thursday 1 November 2018 offenders have attempted to gain entry to a property at Windy Arbour, Kenilworth. A rear patio door has been damaged as offenders tried unsuccessfully to force and then remove the lock.
This is incident 128 of 1 November 2018

Burglary

Please be aware that overnight between Thursday 1 November and 0700hrs Friday 2 November 2018 offenders have snapped the lock on a rear door of a property atAshfield Road, Kenilworth. The offenders have entered the property and made a search possibly for car keys without success. A number of items were stolen including two laptop computers.

This is incident 38 of 2 November 2018

Criminal Damage
Please be aware that between 22.00hrs on Wednesday 31 October and 16.15hrs on Thursday 1 November 2018 offenders have spray painted graffiti on the wall of a property adjacent to a public right of way at Mill End, Kenilworth.
This is incident 305 of 1 November 2018

Details of “anti snap” door locks can be found by clicking this link. (A property earlier this week in nearby Haseley Knob foiled offenders because the lock they were trying force was anti snap, they were unable to get in the property and made off)

“Anti Snap Lock Link: http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/security-advice/cylinder-snapping/#how

If you think you saw or heard anything suspicious or have any information about any of these incidents then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

With the onset of colder weather, darker nights and mornings comes the need to defrost motor vehicles when there has been a frost.

Please DO NOT defrost your vehicle by starting the vehicle and then leaving it unlocked and running.

Warwickshire Police are advising all motorists in and around Kenilworth that while defrosting a motor vehicle if the driver/owner leaves the vehicle unattended they are running a serious risk of the vehicle being stolen by vehicle thieves.

In addition, in most cases where motor vehicles have been left unattended and running to defrost, the vehicle insurance company WILL NOT pay out for the vehicle theft/loss and/or any other associated loss.

Motorists need to check weather forecasts and allow adequate time to defrost their motor vehicle and that BEFORE driving on the public highway make sure that the windscreen and side windows are fully clear of frost so adequate visibility is available for the driver.

Motorists are reminded that it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle on the public highway with inadequate visibility.

Bicycle owners are again advised to review their security and the robustness of bicycle locks as news of a bicycle theft in Kenilworth Town Centre has come in.

Please be aware that between 1045hrs and 16.30hrs on Monday 29 October 2018 offenders have cut the chain lock and stolen a blue Marin Nail Trail mountain bike which was secured to the bicycle racks outside Kenilworth Library, Smalley Place, Kenilworth.

For information about robust locks and bicycle security click here:

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/7-of-the-best-bike-locks-5221/amp

This is incident 324 of 29 October 2018

If you think you may have seen or heard anything or have any information about this incident please contact Warwickshire Police on 101

All burglaries are distressing for the victims of such a crime. However, the latest burglary reported in Kenilworth has an additional element, the theft of military medals and war diaries.

Warwickshire Police have reported that offenders have climbed onto a flat roof and entered a property through a bedroom window at Manor Road, Kenilworth. Once inside the property the offenders have stolen military medals and war diaries belonging to the householder.

This is Incident 261 of 28 October 2018

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious or have any information about this incident then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101

KENILWORTH residents are advised to remain vigilant about their neighbourhood following a burglary that took place in a residential area near to the town centre.

Please be aware that between 0800hrs and 2000hrs on Saturday 27 October 2018 offenders have tried unsuccessfully to force the rear doors of a property in St Nicholas Avenue, Kenilworth. Consequently, the offenders smashed a rear window of the property and gained entry. Once inside an untidy search was carried out with jewellery boxes from upstairs taken. The jewellery boxes were discarded in the rear garden with several items of jewellery removed and stolen.

This is Incident 335 of 27 October 2018

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious or have any information concerning this incident then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.