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.

 

Kenilworth Residents are advised that long delays maybe experienced by drivers over the weekend (Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April 2016) as a result of a Horse Fair being held at Thickthorn, Kenilworth.

The A452 (Kenilworth between A46 & Leamington – Warwick Road) is likely to be most affected with traffic control systems in use at busy times over the weekend.

Major disruption was experienced on Friday evening (22nd April 2016) as a result of many vehicles and visitors arriving for the Horse Fair. This led to several miles of queues of traffic on the A46 Warwick Bypass as well as local roads in Kenilworth.

Residents are advised to avoid using the A452 at or near Thickthorn over the weekend and choose an alternative route. Please advise any visitors planning to come to Kenilworth to see you over the weekend to also avoid Thickthorn and the A452.

 

A Break in to a vehicle parked in Windy Arbour, Kenilworth took place 0100hrs and 0900hrs on Friday 17 April 2016

Offenders entered a vehicle parked on the driveway of a home in Windy Arbour, Kenilworth. Once inside, the offenders carried out a search of the vehicle before making off with a phone charger and some cash.

This refers to Incident 283 of 17 April 2016.

Please DO NOT leave valuables in your vehicle. Remain alert and on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity around your own or neighbouring homes.

Please report anything of concern, to Warwickshire Police on 101.

Warwickshire Police have issued an appeal for Kenilworth residents to be vigilant when  out and about. During the night of 23rd and 24th March two lambs were attacked in a field near to Clinton Lane, Kenilworth. The lambs were found at approximately 0700hrs on 24th March. One lamb was flound still breathing but subsequently died as a result of its injuries. The second lamb has received treatment due to injuries and thankfully alive. The injuries inflicted on both lambs were consistent with dog bites.

Dog owners are reminded that dogs MUST be kept on a lead where livestock such as sheep are situated. Farmers are entitled to shoot any dog worrying sheep. If you have any information in relation to this report please contact Warwickshire Police on 101. The crime reference is 23S5/9297E/16.

THEFT from unattended Vehicle – Common Lane, Kenilworth

During the night of 15 into 16 March 2016, offenders entered a vehicle parked at a home in Common Lane, Kenilworth and stole several items.

Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons, vehicles or activity around your home or your locality. Please report anything of concern, to Police, on 101.

This refers to Incident 69 of 16 March 2016