As subscribers to Kenilworth Watch will know one of the crimes that we report with our crime alerts is the theft of motor vehicles in and around Kenilworth that have keyless entry system to which some criminals use interception techniques to foil and steal the vehicle, often from the private drive of the home where the vehicle owner lives.

While vehicle theft in Kenilworth has significantly fallen this year we believe it is foolish to be become complacent and there was a recent event the past 10 days where suspects were witnessed looking at and trying to steal a car from a private drive but who made off because they were disturbed.

Kenilworth Watch wanted to share some excellent advice and tips from the charity Crimestoppers that has been published this week. The advice provides some excellent and sensible options to consider and potentially take to protect your vehicles with keyless entry systems from being stolen.

Please click on the below link to access the Crimestoppers advice on Keyless Vehicle Theft.

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/news/2024/aug/the-invisible-threat-the-rise-in-keyless-vehicle-theft

Please be aware that at approximately 2245hrs on Friday 2 August 2024 a householder at Brooke Road, Kenilworth has been disturbed by noises outside the property.

The householder checked the “Ring” doorbell and observed four males were looking at a Range Rover motor vehicle on the property’s driveway.

Police were immediately called the and, in the meantime, an unidentified motor vehicle with the four unknown males has made off. Nothing was stolen.

This is crime reference 23/32839/24

This event highlights 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 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 within the home.
• Do not leave vehicle keys close to a front door or on show within a property.
• 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

 

Please be aware that between 0115hrs and 0145hrs on Monday 29 July 2024 offender/s have forced entry via a side door to licenced premises on Warwick Road, Kenilworth.

Once inside the offender/s have forced several more doors to gain access to the office area. Severe damage was done to destroy the CCTV system within property.

The offenders were unable to access or breach secure areas and consequently nothing was stolen.

This is Crime reference 23/32015/24

 

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

 

Please be aware that between 1545hrs and 1645hrs on Wednesday 24 July 2024 three unknown male offenders have tried to steal a white Ford Transit van parked in Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth while the driver was delivering a parcel.

As the delivery driver had locked the vehicle while he undertook his delivery to the customer’s door, the offenders were unable to gain access and steal the vehicle and made off.

This is crime reference 23/31411/24

Please be aware that between 1315hrs and 1615hrs on Tuesday 23 July 2024 offenders have smashed the exterior glass panel of a rear patio door in an attempt to break into a property at Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/ 31333/24

Please be aware that between 1600hrs and 1630hrs on Tuesday 23 July 2024 offender/s have damaged the seal and front door in a potential attempt to break into a property at Hewitt Close, Kenilworth.

This is crime reference 23/31342/24

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

 

Imogen Nelson, 13, has been missing from her home in Wellesbourne since Tuesday morning (23 July).

Imogen is described as a white girl, 5ft 3in tall with shoulder length blonde hair, freckles, and green eyes.

She is possibly wearing grey combat trousers with grey hoodie and white trainers.

If you seen Imogen, contact us immediately on 999.

If you know where Imogen might be or can help find us, you can contact us citing Incident 269 of 23 July: