Paint stripper ruins car, Burglaries, Criminal Damage & Car Theft – The last 7 days in Kenilworth

Crown Neighbourhood Watch appeal to residents to heighten their alertness and awareness as they go about their homes and the town. Simply, if something looks suspicious it usually is and if that’s the case we encourage you to take action and report it.
 
The latest crimes detailed below give some cause for concern as a new and very unwelcome activity has been reported. Serious damage being done to peoples cars. In one incident the paintwork was seriously damaged by being ‘keyed’ whilst in another paint stripper was thrown over the paintwork causing devastating effects.
 
Again, though we also wish to stress the need to help ourselves. In one case of burglary the premises targeted was fond to be insecure and once again valuable items left in vehicles have been taken. Yes, it is frustrating and can be tiresome but each one of us needs to ensure we make it as difficult, not easy, as possible for the criminal to succeed.
 
Please take a minute or two to read the details of the crimes that have taken place across the town in the last 7 days and consider what you do in your daily routine that you might change to ensure you make it as difficult as possible for a criminal to make you their next victim.
 
Cross Trainer Stolen from Powis Grove
 
Between 11am and 15pm on 15 January 2014, offenders unknown approached a home in Powis Grove, Kenilworth and stole a cross training machine from the side of the property. The incident number for this crime is 0307 of 15/01/2014.
 
Damage to a vehicle in Priory Road, Kenilworth.
 
Between 8pm on 14 January 2014 and 9am 15 January 2014 an offender unknown ‘keyed*’ two panels of a vehicle that was parked in Priory Road, this is the second time within one month. The incident number for this crime is 0256 of 15/01/2014.
* = The term Keyed refers to the practice of using sharp strong (usually) metal object to deeply score paintwork on a vehicle, typically this can the end of a key, hence the term.
 
Damage to a vehicle in Harbourne Close, Kenilworth.
 
A vehicle that was parked in Harbourne Close overnight on the 16 January 2014 had paint stripper thrown over it causing considerable damage to the vehicles paintwork.

Burglary – Arthur Street, Kenilworth.

A burglary took place in Arthur Street during the weekend of 18th January 2014. Offender(s) unknown entered an insecure property in Arthur Street via the rear doors and stole a games console, games, charger cables and CD’s. The offenders used a pillowcase to take the items from the home address. The incident number for this crime is 0330 of 17/01/2014.

Damage to vehicle – Stoneleigh Road/Churchill Avenue, Kenilworth.

Between 6pm on 17 January 2014 and midday on 19 January 2014, offender(s) unknown have damaged a vehicle by ripping off the nearside windscreen wiper from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked between Stoneleigh Road and Churchill Avenue in Kenilworth. The incident number for this crime is 0154 of 19/01/2014. 

Theft from motor vehicle – Scott Road, Kenilworth. 

Between midnight on 20 January 2014 and 7.30am on 21 January 2014 offender(s) unknown have entered a vehicle that was parked in a service road on Scott Road and stolen a Makita drill, Dewalt drill and a Worz electric saw. The incident number for this crime is 0042 of 21/01/2014.

Burglary – Roseland Road, Kenilworth. 

Between 7.50am and 7.35pm on 21 January 2014, offender(s) unknown  have entered a home via the rear window in Roseland Road and stolen cash and a burnt orange coloured BMW M5 from the drive using keys.

If you have any information in relation to any of these crimes and events please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can provide your information anonymously by using Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Christmas Visits by Burglars to Kenilworth

Unfortunately, in the last few days further crimes have taken place in Kenilworth. These have largely been traditional burglaries. Doors and/or windows  forced or smashed, properties entered and in some cases numerous items stolen. The late notification of the first two events is due to further problems with the police crime alert notification system.

Here are the details:

Please be aware of the following incidents, which have occurred at homes in your area over recent days:

Incident 122 of 8 December

At some point before 10am on 8 December, offenders forced open a window at the rear of a home in Clinton lane, Kenilworth and entered the premises to steal several items.

Incident 323 of 7 December

Before 7pm on 7 December, offenders entered a home in Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth through a rear door and stole many items.

Incident 150 of 17 December

Between 11am and 2.10pm on 17 December, offenders smashed the rear patio doors at a home in Red Lane, Burton Green and entered the premises to steal several items.

Incident 184 of 17 December

Between 1 and 3.30pm on 17 December, offenders smashed the glass in the patio door of a home in Crackley Lane, Kenilworth and entered the house.  Once inside, the offenders carried out a search of the house before making off with items of jewellery and electrical goods.

Incident 319 of 16 December

At just before 10am on 16 December, offenders attempted to steal a vehicle from outside a home in Clarendon Road, Kenilworth.  An off duty Police Officer saw what was happening and apprehended the offenders until Warwickshire Officers arrived and arrested them.

Please be vigilant and report anything you see that is suspicious immediately. Crown Watch would like to commend the actions of the off duty police officer, who through his actions whilst off duty successfully apprehended two offenders leading to their subsequent arrest.

Police Helicopter assists with latest Incidents in Kenilworth 28.11.2013

Incident 142 of 28 November
At just before 12.30pm today, 28 November, the resident of a home in Denewood Way, Kenilworth disturbed a male offender in their home.  The offender quickly ran off, out of the house and made his escape.  Nothing was stolen. The Police Helicopter was deployed to asset in locating the offender
 
Incident 317 of 27 November 2013
During yesterday afternoon, 27 November, a male called at the home of an elderly person in Amherst Road, Kenilworth and stated that he had come to collect money for a mattress that had been ordered.
 
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The Police Helicopter seen over Knights Meadow estate responding to Incident 142 that took place earlier today (28 November) and mentioned above.

3, 11,13,16,18, 50, – Criminals winning lottery numbers in Kenilworth

Criminals have won the lottery in Kenilworth, or at least they must think they have with the help being given to them to commit crime by over 50% of the town’s residents. In less than a month the town has become a magnet for thieves who have quickly realised there are rich pickings to had by just visiting peoples drives because so many people are leaving items such a seat navs and laptops in vehicles.

3 Types of items are attracting thieves Sat Navs, Laptops and “other valuables” – 1 thing in common is that they are all being left in vehicles by their owners.

11 All the crimes that we are referring to here this morning have taken place in the 11th month November.

13 The year in the 21st century, 2013 has seen Neighbourhood Watch and Kenilworth’s Safer Neighbourhood Team stress time and time again not to leave garage doors open with property on show or leave valuable items in vehicles. To the criminals delight the message is not getting through.

16 Is the number of thefts that have taken place in November involving the taking of property from motor vehicles with also a couple of opportunist burglaries thrown in.

18 The number of days in November that the 16 crimes have taken place. Kenilworth is now being targeted nearly daily by criminals and its little wonder when past success encourages them that a repeat visit is unlikely to mean them leaving empty handed.

50 Over 50% of the crimes reported involving the taking of property from motor vehicles are either from insecure (unlocked) vehicles or where there are obvious signs of valuable property inside.

Crown Watch is appealing to all residents of the town to wake up to what is going on in their neighbourhood and to stop, think and act.

STOP – Just because it has not happened to you does not mean it can’t or won’t.

THINK – Go through your current routine and what you do, Is there something that you do that could or does make it easy for a criminal. Leaving the sat nav or laptop in your vehicle? Leaving your garage doors open displaying your property?

ACT – When you have stopped and thought then ACT. Change that routine, don’t leave valuables in your vehicles, anywhere – and that most definitely means your drive at home. too! Keep doors shut and check you have sensible precautions such as burglar alarms and security lighting that comes on when someone approaches your property.

If we all make it difficult for criminals then they will soon get the message. At the moment too many are making it easy for them and that’s why they keep coming back for more!

If you have any information about any of the crimes that have taken place over November, perhaps you may have seen something, someone or a vehicle acting suspiciously  please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or anonymously using Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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