Vigilance by a member of public may have been enough to stop a burglary that was attempted in Kenilworth on 4 July.

Between 11.10hrs and 11.25hrs on 4 July, offenders in a white Range Rover, registration PN13 XK? pulled up outside a home in Mayfield Drive, Kenilworth.

One male offender got out of the vehicle and walked up the side of the house before returning to the porch and kicking the door.

The offender then returned to the vehicle and drove off.

A neighbour witnessed the male in action and called at the property to discover that a window had been smashed in the door and a door panel had been damaged.

The offender failed to get inside the house and nothing was stolen.

This latest event reinforces how important it is to be vigilant and immediately report anything suspicious.

If you have any information regarding the above event please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or Crimstoppers on 0800 111 555

 

Homes in Kenilworth are continuing to be hit by burglars that forcibly break their way into homes, often untidily search, take car keys and then steal the vehicle using the stolen keys.

The latest event took place at Whitehead Drive, off Dalehouse Land, Kenilworth.

Please be aware that between 10am and 7pm on 26 June, offenders kicked in the lower panel in the rear door of a home in Whitehead Drive, Kenilworth and entered the house.

Once inside, the offenders carried out a tidy search and stole three sets of keys. The offenders used one of the set to steal a Seat vehicle from outside on the driveway.

If you have any information about the above event please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

A further ‘car key’ burglary has taken place in Kenilworth.

Between 12noon and 2pm on 19 June 2017, offenders climbed over a side gate at a home in Newfield Avenue, Kenilworth and then kicked through a wood and glass rear door into the house.

Once inside, the offenders carried out an untidy search of various rooms before making off with the keys to two VW vehicles.

The offenders then used one set of keys to steal a VW Polo from outside the property.

If you saw anything, anyone or may have information about this event please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

RESIDENTS are advised that further criminal activity has been reported in and around Kenilworth. Vigilance and prompt reporting direct to police of any suspicious activity is suggested and encouraged.

Burglary at home in Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth

Just after 3pm on 20 June, offenders entered a home in Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth through a kitchen window.

Once inside the house, the offenders carried out a messy search of the kitchen and dining area and then smashed through the kitchen door into the main house.

The offenders then carried out a messy search of the rest of the house before leaving the premises through the side door, taking only a spare key for a Land Rover vehicle. No incident number has been provided.

Burglary at Red Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth

At just before 11.30am on 20 June, a male offender kicked the front door of a home in Red Lane, Burton Green off its hinges and entered the house. Once inside, the offender carried out a messy search of the whole house before making off with items of jewellery and electronic equipment, along with a CCTV camera. This is Incident 234 of 20 June 2017.

Burglary and Vehicle Theft at Cromwell Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth

During the night of 18 into 19 June, offenders entered a home in Cromwell Lane, Burton Green, through an insecure kitchen window and stole the keys to a BMW vehicle from the hallway. The offenders left the premises through the kitchen door and used the keys to steal the vehicle from the driveway. This is Incident 68 of 19 June 2017.

If you have any information about any of these incidents or think you have may seen something then please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

Warwickshire Police have informed Kenilworth Watch that a further spate of burglaries have taken place in the last couple of days. Residents are being advised to remain vigilant and pay particular regard to the security of their vehicles and homes. Deterrent’s such as reputable and monitored intruder alarms and smartwater are two elements that can often put criminals off from attacking a particular property. Warwickshire Police would like to hear from anyone that may have seen or heard anything suspicious around the locations mentioned. You can contact the police on 101.

Woodcote Avenue, Kenilworth

Between 7.30am and 3.30pm on 9 June, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Woodcote Avenue, Kenilworth, smashed a window in the rear door and then reached through to unlock the door with a key which had been left in the lock.  Once inside, the offenders carried out an untidy search of the upstaitrs and stole the keys to a BMW vehicle along with an Omega watch complete with box and receipt.  The offenders then used the keys to steal the BMW from the driveway. This is Incident 277 of 9 June 2017.

Clinton Lane, Kenilworth

Between 9am and 4pm on 12 June, offenders forced open the bottom section of a UPVC rear door at a home in Clinton Lane, Kenilworth and entered the kitchen.  Once inside the house, the offenders carried out a search and located the keys to a BMW vehicle.

They then entered the master bedroom, carried out a search of wardrobes and emptied a jewellery box and documents onto the bed before making off with a gold ring with a blue and silver stone along with a silver necklace and the spare keys for the BMW.  The offenders used the keys to steal the vehicle from the driveway. This is Incident 349 of 12 June 2017.

Warwick Road, Kenilworth

During the night of 11 into 12 June, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Warwick Road, Kenilworth and then entered the house through the rear kitchen patio doors.  The resident of the house was woken at 3am by the sound of the family dog barking and went downstairs to investigate.

The offender is not believed to have entered the house and made off when the dog started to bark.  Nothing was stolen. This is Incident 53 of 12 June 2017.

Hob Lane, Kenilworth

At around 12.25pm on 12 June, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Hob Lane, Burton Green through a side gate and smashed the glass in the rear patio doors of the house.  The resident was working in an upstairs room and heard noises.  He investigated and saw a white male with a dark beard, dark hair and stocky build, wearing black jeans and top.

The resident screamed and shouted at the offender, who quickly made off into a black Audi A3 vehicle with a registration similar to BP66 Y** and drive off towards Kenilworth.  It is believed that the offender was searching for the keys to a BMW vehicle parked on the driveway. This is Incident 204 of 12 June 2017.