KENILWORTH householders and motorist are advised to heighten their vigilance as criminal activity involving burglary, theft of motor vehicles, thefts from motor vehicles and interference of motor vehicles incidents have been reported from across the town since the beginning of the weekend (26/27 October 2024) and continuing through to today (Tuesday 29 October 2024).

Kenilworth Watch is also advising householders to concentrate on two steps that can make a real difference and deter crime.

Fitting anti snap locks to all external doors

Fitting a recommended visible steering lock to motor vehicles.

Burglary

Please be aware that between 1400hrs and 1530hrs on Monday 28 October 2024 offenders have broken through the rear utility glass door of a property on High Street, Kenilworth. The offenders have then made an untidy search of a large part of the premises before leaving. A significant quantity of jewellery, watches and a wallet containing several bank cards and some cash were stolen.

This is crime reference 23/46202/24

Vehicle Interference

Please be aware that at approximately 1700hrs on Monday 28 October 2024 offender/s have broken into a silver coloured Renault Traffic motor vehicle that was parked at Cashmore Road, Kenilworth. The offenders have then made off from the vehicle in an unknown direction.

This is crime reference 23/46257/24

Theft from Motor Vehicle

Please be aware that between 1900hrs on Monday 28 October and 0730hrs on Tuesday 29 October 2024 offender/s have entered a motor vehicle by unknown means that was parked at Moorlands Avenue, Kenilworth and stolen a number of items, including a disabled badge, that were inside the vehicle.

This is crime reference 23/46278/24

Vehicle Interference

Please be aware that between 1940hrs on Monday 28 October and 0620hrs on Tuesday 29 October 2024 offender/s have interfered and gained entry by unknown means to a motor vehicle parked at St Nicholas Avenue, Kenilworth. The vehicle was subjected to a search by the offenders who left the scene without taking anything.

This is crime reference 23/ 46286/24

Further Advice

These latest and further events since the weekend highlight the need to take extra precautions and deterrents to protect high value motor vehicles that are the subject of interest by criminals. Currently, the motor vehicles most at risk and most sought after by criminals are Land Rover/Range Rovers, Audi Q3’s and BMW series.

Kenilworth Watch advises;

• The use of visible robust steering locks such as Disclock.
• Ensure any keys with a remove unlocking ability are placed in a Faraday box or pouch within the home.
• Do not leave vehicle keys close to a front door or on show within a property.
• Change door locks on your property to Anti Snap locks which is a major deterrent to potential intruders being able to enter your home.
• Consider CCTV coverage where a vehicle is parked that alerts if movement in the area is detected.
• Fit a tracking system to the vehicle if one was not fitted when the vehicle was manufactured.

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information about either of these incidents please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111