Author: Fraser Pithie

Please be aware that between 0115hrs and 0130hrs on Wednesday 29 November 2023 offenders have forced the locks on an external door and entered a property at John O Gaunt Road, Kenilworth.

Once inside the offenders located the keys to blue Range Rover Sport and then stole the vehicle.

This is crime reference 23/50525.

If you think you may have seen, heard, have any CCTV footage, Dashcam footage or information about this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Between 13:00hrs and 13:25hrs Wednesday 29-NOV-2023 unknown offender(s) stole a red Royal Mail van that was parked on Abbey Hill, Kenilworth. Offender(s) made off in an unknown direction.

Did you see/hear anything? / Do you have CCTV footage?

If you have information relating to the above offence, please call or email Kenilworth SNT on the below details and quote crime reference 23/50599/23.

Alternatively you call CRIMESTOPPERS anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please be aware that between 0730hrs and 100hrs on Friday 24 November 2023 offenders have stolen a black Ford KA motor vehicle that was parked in Mortimer Road, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/49846

If you think you may have seen, heard, have any CCTV footage, Dashcam footage or information about this crime please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

During this time of year, we often see a surge in impersonation scams. Stay safe by learning to identify and avoid them.

In impersonation scams, a scammer reaches out to you pretending to be someone you trust to get sensitive information like national insurance numbers, bank information, or Amazon account details. Scammers change tactics quickly making them hard to detect.

Scam Trend: Email attachment scams
Scammers send emails posing as Amazon and include pdf attachments stating that your account will be suspended or on hold. These attachmentsprompt you to click on a fraudulent link to “update your account.” These links lure you to provide personal information such as payment information or account login credentials.

Please do not click on any links or provide your information without authenticating the email or verifying the link. Visit the Message Centre which displays a log of authentic communications sent from Amazon.

Prime membership scams
These are unexpected calls/texts/emails that refer to a costly membership fee or an issue with your membership and ask you to confirm or cancel the charge. These scammers try to convince you to provide payment or bank account information in order to reinstate a membership.

Amazon will never ask you to provide payment information for products or services over the phone. To verify your Prime Membership status or make payments, log into your Amazon account, and go to Your Account.

Here are some important tips to identify scams and keep your account and information safe:

1. Trust Amazon-owned channels.
Always go through the Amazon mobile app or website when seeking customer service, tech support, or when looking to make changes to your account.

2. Be wary of false urgency.
Scammers may try to create a sense of urgency to persuade you to do what they’re asking. Be wary any time someone tries to convince you that you must act now. 

3. Never pay over the phone.
Amazon will never ask you to provide payment information, including gift cards (or “verification cards,” as some scammers call them) for products or services over the phone. 

4. Verify links first.
Review the link for misspellings or repeated characters. Legitimate Amazon websites contain “amazon.co.uk” or “amazon.co.uk/support.” Go directly to our website when seeking help with Amazon devices/services, orders or to make changes to your account.

5. Verify email senders.
Legitimate Amazon emails contain “@amazon.co.uk”. In your web browser, hover over the display name under “From” to see full sender address. Look for misspellings or added or substituted characters. Visit the Message Centre to view authentic messages from Amazon.

For more information on how to stay safe online, visit Security & Privacy on the Amazon Customer Service page.

If you receive communication — a call, text, or email — that you think may not be from Amazon, please report it to us at, amazon.co.uk/reportfraud.

To review or respond to emails from Amazon, visit the Message Centre on the Amazon website.

Burglary

Please be aware that between Friday 3 November and Sunday 5 November 2023 offenders have smashed the rear patio door window of a property at Clinton Lane, Kenilworth. The offenders have gained entry and once inside carried out an untidy search. A number of items were stolen including items of jewellery.

This is crime reference 23/47202

Theft

Please be aware that between 1630hrs on Saturday 4 November and 0945hrs Sunday 5 November 2023 offenders have removed and stolen the wing mirror from a Mini Cooper Convertible motor vehicle that was parked on a private drive at a property on Waverley Road, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/47268

Burglary

Please be aware that between 0001hrs and 0600hrs on Saturday 4 November 2023 offenders have broken into two properties at Devis Drive (housing building site), Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/47091

Attempted Burglary

Please be aware that between 1415hrs and 1740hrs on Tuesday 7 November offenders have tried to force the rear patio off from a property at Hob Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth. The attempt was unsuccessful.

This is crime reference 23/47803

Theft

Please be aware that between 1700hrs and 1755hrs on Wednesday 8 November offenders have broken into a red Ford Transit van that was parked in a hotel car park nearThe Square, Kenilworth. The offenders broke in through the drivers side door. A quantity of tools were stolen

This is crime reference 23/47633

Attempted Burglary

Please be aware that between 1915hrs and 1930hrs on Saturday 11 November 2023 offenders smashed a rear patio door of a property at Cromwell Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth and attempted to enter the property. The offenders were disturbed by the property owners and made off.

This is crime reference 23/48071

If you think you may have seen, heard, have any CCTV footage, Dashcam footage or information about any of these crimes please contact Warwickshire Police on 101or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111