Car Key Burglary – School Lane, Kenilworth

Please be aware that between 0800hrs on Thursday 15 November and 0800hrs on Friday 16 November 2018 offenders have smashed a sliding patio door at the rear of a property at School Lane, Kenilworth. The offenders have entered the property, that was unoccupied at the time, and taken the keys to a Black BMW X1 motor vehicle.
This is incident 69 of 16 November 2018

Theft – Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth
Between 1400hrs and 14.45hrs on Thursday 15 November 2018 offenders have smashed the windows on a VW motor vehicle at Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth and removed a handbag from the boot. Bank cards and books together with a sum of money was stolen. Other contents of the handbag were found shortly afterwards thrown over an area at Thickthorn Island (A452/A46).
This is incident 231 of 15 November 2018
If you think 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 Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Over a period of time we have reported a number of crimes where properties have been attacked by offenders trying to break in. Sadly, in most cases they have succeeded often by attacking and forcing door locks usually on rear or patio doors but also on front doors too.

However, recently in a couple of instances in our area the offenders attempt to break into a property and commit burglary and/or car theft after locating the vehicle keys has been thwarted. In these instances, despite a determined effort, offenders have failed to break in because “Anti Snap” (AS) locks were fitted to the doors concerned.

Consequently, we have been asked to provide more information about “AS” locks.

What we would say is that “AS” locks are one of several ways to deter/foil criminals. Like a monitored burglar alarm they put criminals off and are likely to mean that your property is left alone.

“AS” locks are very strong and are specifically designed to stop criminals beating the lock and getting a door open. Many manufacturers guarantee “AS” locks will not let offenders in by offering £1000 payment if the lock is foiled and fails.

We have placed a short video on this post demonstrating how shockingly easy it is for offenders to gain entry in seconds by forcing a conventional door lock and how difficult, if not virtually impossible, it is to beat an “AS” lock.

We are not advertising a specific product or service provider but informing you about the vulnerability of some door locks and what you can do to potentially improve your home security.

The nearest stockist and installer of “AS” locks is Eydens of Coventry who can be contacted on 02476 332524. The company is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association and all locksmiths are CRB checked.

There maybe other local company’s offering a similar service.

Please watch the short film and consider how important it is to protect your property.

 

A male has been arrested following a robbery and two attempted robberies at knifepoint incidents in Kenilworth

 

Following two incidents of students being threatened by an offender in Kenilworth on 8 November, police have now arrested a male aged 13 on suspicion of robbery and attempted robbery.

The incidents occurred between approximately 0800hrs and 0900hrs on Thursday 8 November. In the first incident, two students in Leyes Lane, Kenilworth were threatened by an offender with a knife who demanded items of value from them. In the second incident a further two students at a bus stop at St Johns, Warwick Road, Kenilworth were threatened by an offender with a knife who also demanded items of value.

Later the same day a 13 year old male was arrested in relation to these offences, and has been released under police bail whilst the investigation continues.

If you witnessed either of these offences or have any information relating to them please contact Warwickshire Police on 101,quoting Incidents 70 of 8 November 2018

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Attempted Burglary – Rouncil Lane

Please be aware that between 0400hrs and 0500hrs on Tuesday 13 November 2018 offenders have smashed a small rear window at a property at Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth to try and open a bigger window to gain entry to the property. It is believed they may have been were disturbed by the property owner. The offenders left empty handed.
This is incident 24 of 13 November 2018

Criminal Damage – Dudley Road

Please be aware that between 1800hrs on Monday 12 November and 0830hrs on Tuesday 13 November 2018 offenders have smashed a double glazed side window at a property situated at Dudley Road, Kenilworth.

This is incident 75 of 13 November 2018

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious or have any information about either of these incidents then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101

There are three crimes that Warwickshire Police have notified us of that have taken place over the past couple of days. Details as follows.

Attempt Burglary – Warwick Road, Kenilworth

Please be aware that between 18.30hrs on Saturday 10 November and 19.15hrs on Sunday 11 November 2018 offenders have smashed a large window on retail premises at Warwick Road, Kenilworth and tried to gain entry.

This is incident 352 of 11 November 2018

Theft – Brookside Avenue, Kenilworth

Please be aware that between 12 midday and 18.30hrs on Saturday 10 November 2018 offenders have stolen the rear number plates from a silver Ford Fiesta motor vehicle parked at Brookside Avenue, Kenilworth.

This is incident 314 of 10 November 2018

Criminal Damage – Clinton Lane, Kenilworth
Between 18.00hrs on Friday 9 November and 12 midday on Saturday 10 November 2018 offenders have used sharp instrument to scratch the nearside of a silver Vauxhall motor vehicle parked at Clinton Lane, Kenilworth
This in incident 167 of 11 November 2018
If you think you may have seen or heard anything or have any information about any of these incidents then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555