Category: Reported Crime

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Brazen Theft in Kenilworth – Saturday Night – Butler Close

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.

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More shed attacks by criminals in Kenilworth

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
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Thefts in Tappinger Grove and Stoneleigh Road

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.
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Unwelcome Activity at Denton Close

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

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.