Earlier this week we reported two incidents (138 of 11 March 2019) & (246 of 12 March 2019) to you via this website and our automatic email alerts that people can sign up to.

Following on from these incidents Warwickshire Police issued the following statement on Wednesday evening (13 March 2019):

Three males from Coventry have been charged with burglary offences after they were arrested following an incident in Kenilworth on Tuesday 12 March 2019.

Twenty year old Ephraim Pepe from Milverton Road, Coventry was charged with a burglary dwelling with intent to steal in John O’Gaunt Road, Kenilworth on 12 March 2019.  He is currently scheduled to appear before Leamington Spa Magistrates Court on 10 April 2019.

Two 16 year old males from Coventry have also been charged with a burglary dwelling with intent to steal in John O’Gaunt Road, Kenilworth on 12 March 2019.  The 16 year olds who cannot be named for legal reasons, were remanded in custody overnight to appear before Leamington Magistrates Court on 13 March where they were released on conditional police bail with strict conditions including not to enter Warwickshire, not to contact each other and with an overnight curfew between 5pm and 5am. They are next scheduled to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on 21 March 2019.

One of the 16 year old males was also charged with an attempted burglary with intent to steal on 11 March 2019 in Warwick Road, Kenilworth.

Did you see anything at either of these events earlier this week?  If so, Police are appealing for any witnesses to either alleged attempted burglaries to please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident 246 of 12 March (John O’Gaunt Road) or 138 of 11 March (Warwick Road).  Information can also be provided anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The actions of Kenilworth residents have demonstrated how being vigilant and acting quickly, appropriately and safely can make a real difference to deterring and detecting crime. It is believed that vigilance by a Kenilworth resident who witnessed suspicious behaviour and immediately dialled 999 combined with prompt attendance by Warwickshire Police and assistance by members of public led to arrest of three males on Tuesday 12 March 2019.

 

A spokesperson for Kenilworth Neighbourhood Watch News said:

 

“We continually stress that it’s by people being vigilant that the community stands the best chance in fighting and ultimately deterring crime in our area. The events yesterday in the western area of Kenilworth prove beyond doubt that vigilance by the community in support of the police is a central element to the success in fighting crime.

 

With members of Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team together with response officers, the police dog unit and the police helicopter responding a excellent result was achieved and shows that police patrols and presence across the town is in place and can make a real difference when supported by vigilance from the community” the spokesperson added.

 

Warwickshire Police issued the following statement at 16.45hrs on 13 March 2019:

 

On Tuesday 12 March Police were called to a reported burglary to a property in Kenilworth.

Police Officers from Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, Leamington, the Operational Policing Unit,  Dog section and plain clothes officers all attended the scene, and with assistance from the general public, three males were apprehended nearby and arrested.

Warwickshire Police would like to thank the members of public in Kenilworth, who through their vigilance and actions, enabled the arrest of these suspects immediately at the scene.

 

People in the area have commented on several social media sites and from piecing together what was witnessed it appears this is what happened:

 

A white Audi motor vehicle was spotted at John O Gaunt Road, Kenilworth acting suspiciously and a nearby property was burgled.

 

The white Audi motor vehicle was rammed by a police vehicle that arrived on the scene quickly but the Audi made off. The vehicle was pursued. The vehicle appears to have been subsequently stopped and the driver was arrested (see below).

 

Three suspects made off on foot from the area of John O’ Gaunt Road and were chased by police units. A member of the public was seen to detain one suspect near Clinton School, Caesar Road with police arriving quickly to take over. Two other suspects were chased further by police officers which involved the dog unit and the police helicopter was seen above.

 

If you witnessed anything you think may be linked to the incident then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

 

This is incident 246 of 11 March 2019

 

The picture and narrative below was posted by Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit on their Facebook feed late yesterday:

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

Please be aware that between 11.00hrs and 11.20hrs on Monday 11 March 2019 three male offenders all dressed in black and with hoods on tried to be break into a property at Warwick Road, Kenilworth. They kicked and smashed the door to the property before making off towards Leek Wootton in Mini motor vehicle.

 
This is incident 138 of 11 March 2019

 

THEFT

Please be aware that between 13.30hrs and 14.30hrs on Monday 11 March 2019 offenders have removed the rear and front number plates from a siilver Ford Fiesta motor vehicle while parked parked at Abbey Fields public car park, Kenilworth.

 
This is incident 263 of 11 March 2019

 

If you think you many have seen or heard anything suspicious or have any information about either of these incidents then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please DO NOT be fooled by Council tax Phone Calls

Warwickshire Trading Standards has received reports that fraudsters are making unexpected (cold) phone calls to Warwickshire residents, claiming that they are calling from the resident’s local district or borough council offices and stating that the resident is owed a refund on their council tax. The fraudster then asks for the resident’s debit or credit card details, so that the ‘refund’ can be paid on to the card or into their account.

Trading Standards Officers suspect that these bogus phone calls are being made now as new council tax bills for 2019/20 will shortly be sent to residents.

THESE CALLS ARE FALSE AND A SCAM

NEVER provide your bank or debit/credit card details to any cold callers, no matter who they claim to be. You could have money stolen from your bank account.

 

If you think a call is genuine, phone the organisation back using a publicly advertised telephone number. Use a different phone or wait a few minutes to ensure the previous caller has hung up.

If you look after vulnerable or elderly persons or relatives please make them aware NOT to provide any personal details.

Local Authorities DO NOT telephone people about “Council Tax Refunds”.

 

1) For more Trading Standards email alerts, visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/allscamalerts
2) Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.

3) Avoid rogue traders. Use Warwickshire Trading Standards No Rogue Traders Here approved trader scheme, visit https://www.noroguetradershere.com/

BURGLARY

Please be aware that between Friday 22 February and Tuesday 5 March 2019 offenders have scaled a flat roof and forced a rear window off its hinges to enter a property at Oaks Road, Kenilworth. Once inside the offenders made an untidy search of the upstairs and stole a number of items of value including jewellery.

 
This is incident 433 of 5 March 2019

 

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
Please be aware that between 09.00hrs and 14.45hrs on Tuesday 5 March 2019 offenders have smashed a window by trying to force a window frame at a property at Knowle Hill, Kenilworth.

 
This is incident 244 of 5 March 2019

If you think that you may have seen or heard anything suspicious or have any information about either of these incidents then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111