CROWN WATCH are appealing to Kenilworth residents to remain vigilent at all times and to check their property is secure, especially in warm weather when understandably windows are opened for ventilation.

Unfamiliar people loitering around properties, unusual noise from activity at the rear of properties when you believe the householder is out or a vehicle repeatedly touring around the same area are all things residents are reminded to be aware of. Please, if you suspect somethign is not right then call the police without delay.

Quick thinking and communication with the police raises the potential for offenders to be caught. The more that happens in Kenilworth the less criminals will choose our town as a target because of the greater propensity of getting caught.

Please be aware that in the last few days the following incidents have occurred at homes in Kenilworth, Warwickshire:

Lower Ladyes Hill, Kenilworth

During the night of 20 into 21 July 2016, offenders entered a home in Lower Ladyes Hill, Kenilworth and stole two sets of vehicle keys from the hallway. The offenders then used the keys to steal two vehicles from the driveway.                                                                   Incident 124 of 21 July 2016 refers.

Dudley Road, Kenilworth

At some point before 3.30pm on 21 July 2016, offenders entered a home in Dudley Road, Kenilworth and stole an iPad from an upstairs bedroom.                                                    Incident 234 of 21 July 2016 refers.

Ferndale Drive, Kenilworth

At some point between 18 and 21 July, offenders removed a small window from its frame at the front of a home in Ferndale Drive, Kenilworth. The offenders are not believed to have entered the house and nothing was stolen.                                                                               Incident 241 of 21 July refers.

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. If you believe a crime is being committed then dial 999.

Crown Watch is advising Kenilworth residents to exercise vigilance at all times, especially throughout the day. The advice comes as a burglary took place in the middle of the day.

Between 11.45am and 2.20pm on 20 June 2016, offenders entered the rear garden of a home in Finham Road, Kenilworth by lifting a fencing panel.

They then entered the house through the rear door. Once inside, the offenders carried out a search before making off with numerous items, including an Xbox

If you have information which may be connected to this incident, please contact Police on 101. Incident number 230 of 20 June 2016 refers.

Warwickshire Polic have issued an urgent appeal this evening to help find a missing Kenilworth man.

Can you help Warwickshire Police to find Phillip Glover?

Phillip Glover, aged 61, was last seen at his home on Albion Street, Kenilworth, this morning (Friday 27 May).

Phillip is white, 5 foot 7 inches tall, with shaven brown hair. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket and green jumper and carrying a bag.

Phillip sometimes walks the Greenway between Kenilworth and Coventry so please keep a look out for him if you are using this route.

If you see Phillip or know of his whereabouts please call 101 and quote incident 184 of 27 May 2016.

Warwickshire Police have become aware of a new type of telephone fraud that has occurred in the past week. Inspector Daf Goddard is urging everyone to be aware of this new type of fraud and to make sure that this warning is promptly shared as much and as widely with friends, neighbours and relatives.

Fraudsters are cold-calling elderly people purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). They are requesting the transfer of funds for overdue taxes and making threats of arrest if people do not comply.

Warwickshire Police would urge people to end any telephone conversations of this nature immediately and report the incident by calling 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

HMRC do NOT telephone individuals demanding payment of taxes nor do they ask for immediate transfer of monies from from taxpayers bank accounts by telephone. No matter how plausible any such telephone call maybe DO NOT provide any personal details or transfer monies.

Replace the receiver and when you come to use the telephone again make sure the line has cleared and there is a dialling tone , if you do not do so then the fraudsters could still be on the line and pretend to be who you think you are telephoning.

Remember if you, or anyone you know, receives one of these type of calls please report to it to Warwickshire Police on 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

Incidents at homes in Malthouse Lane & Upper Spring Lane, Kenilworth and Red Lane, Burton Green recorded by Warwickshire Police have led to Crown Watch warning residents that they need to ensure they review their home and garden security.

The events demonstrate that criminals are present visiting the area and are looking for opportunities. Lawn mower thefts indicate there is a demand for such items which in turn means garden shed/garage security measures need reviewing and tightening where possible.

The warning comes after the following incidents, which have occurred at homes in the Kenilworth area over recent days:

Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth

At just after 3.30pm on 10 May 2016 offenders smashed the rear french doors of a home in Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth and entered the premises. This activated the intruder alarm and the offenders made off empty handed. Incident 248 of 10 May refers.

Upper Spring Lane, Kenilworth

At some point in the three weeks up to 10 May, offenders forced open a secure shed in the garden of a home in Upper Spring Lane, Kenilworth and entered the premises to steal a lawn mower, which was secured with a chain. Incident 124 of 10 May refers.

Red Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth

During the night of 13 into 14 May, offenders broke into the integral garage of a home in Red Lane, Burton Green. Once inside the garage, the offenders stole a lawn mower. Incident 167 of 14 May refers.

If you have information which you believe may be connected to any of these incidents, please contact Police on 101, quoting the incident number given.

These events reinforce the need to heed previous warnings given by Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team.

• Don’t open and leave garage doors open or unattended – they are a shop window for criminals driving around – if they see what they are after they could be back to pay you a visit.
• Consider a burglar alarm, monitored alarms these days are competitively priced, can cost less than a daily newspaper and they deter criminals from trying their luck breaking into your home.
• Garden sheds are best protected by two, not one padlocks. Invest in strong locks and braces and use coach bolts to fit the braces not screws, this makes it much harder for criminals to break in.
• If you notice vehicles cruising around your neighbourhood and occupants looking very interested in properties then report your suspicion to Warwickshire Police on 101. If possible try and make a note of the type, colour and vehicle registration number. Police can then check it out.