Notification of two more crimes reported for Kenilworth that relate to the first few days of February have just come through. One involves an attempted burglary and the other the theft of ladders from a rear garden.

These further events demonstrate the need for Kenilworth residents to remain vigilant and report anything or anyone that appears to be suspicious.

Crackley Hill, Kenilworth

At some point during the afternoon of 1 February, offenders attempted to break into a home in Crackley Hill, Kenilworth causing damage to the door and door frame.  The offenders failed to get into the house and nothing was stolen. This is Incident 216 of 1 February 2018

Lockhart Close, Kenilworth

Between 10pm on 2 February and 5pm on 3 February, offenders stole a set of metal folding ladders from the rear garden of a home in Lockhart Close, Kenilworth. This is Incident 299 of 3 February 2018

Please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 if you have any information regarding either of these incidents.

Cromwell Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth is the latest location where a home has been burgled by criminals to access keys to a motor vehicle which was then stolen from the drive of the home. Kenilworth Watch note the concern being felt by many residents of the increased level of crime in and around the town and have appealed for more police patrols to support the PCSO officers assigned to Kenilworth.

Home and Vehicle owners are advised to review what level of security they have for their homes and vehicles and are advised to take all appropriate and reasonable steps to deter offenders.

Cromwell Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth

Between 1700hrs and 1820hrs on Monday 5 February 2018 unknown offender(s) forced entry into a residential property on Cromwell Lane, Burton Green. Offender(s) gained entry via a rear ground floor door. Once inside offender(s) conducted an untidy search and stole jewellery, electronic goods and vehicle keys. A blue Porsche Boxster was stolen from the driveway.

If you have information relating to the above offence, please call Warwickshire Police on 101 and quote 23/5162/18. Alternatively call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.

Kenilworth residents are warned that a scam is being operated by criminals pretending to be from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)

Hackers are impersonating the DVLA in order to gain sensitive data from unsuspecting drivers, it has emerged.
The agency warned that members of the public were receiving fraudulent emails that directs them to a fake website where the hackers steal their personal information.
The DVLA has confirmed it doesn’t send texts or emails with links to websites asking for motorists to confirm personal details or payment information.
A spokesman said: “We are aware that members of the public are receiving messages claiming to be the DVLA. Anyone getting these should delete them and not click any link.”

Daily Telegraph – Saturday 3 February 2018 

The need to remain vigilant at all times has been reinforced further by an attempted burglary that took place between the 31 January and 1 February. Offenders were thwarted because of good security measures that made things difficult. However, they caused damage in their attempt to gain entry to a home.

A spokesperson for Kenilworth Watch said “This latest event shows we all need to keep a close eye on what is going on around us, if it looks suspicious it probably is so report it immediately on 101. If you can clearly see a crime is being committed, their is damage to property taking place or danger to persons then use 999.”

Lindisfarne Drive, Kenilworth

There was an attempted burglary at a home in Lindisfarne Drive some time between 31st January and 1st February. The offender/s smashed the rear external door but could not gain entry through a further internal rear door. The offender/s had also tried to gain entry through the garage door. This is Incident number 0329 01/02/2018

If you witnessed the above incident or have any information then please call 101.

 

Two incidents over the past couple of days highlight the fact that criminals are prowling around our neighbourhood and community looking for opportunities. The latest incidents have taken place in the eastern end of the town. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and to report anything that looks or seems unusual or that is suspicious.

The latest events are detailed as follows:

Clifden Grove (on Lulworth Park estate off Dalehouse Lane), Kenilworth 

Between 20.00hrs on 30th January 2018 and 21.00hrs on 31st January 2018, unknown offender/s have entered a rear door of a home in Clifden Grove, Kenilworth by removing the beading around the door. Once inside an untidy search took place and electrical household items were taken along with iPads. The offender/s made their escape through the front door of the property. This is Incident 0419/31/01/2018

Crewe Lane. Kenilworth 

Between 23.30hrs on 24 January 2018 and midday on 25 January 2018, offenders smashed the passenger side window on a vehicle parked in Crewe Lane, Kenilworth and stole a handbag and contents from inside the car.

If you have any information or may have seen or heard something about either of these crimes and events please contact Warwickshire Police on 101