Please be aware that between 0945hrs and 1145hrs on Wednesday 26 June 2024 offender/s have used a brick to smash a rear patio door and gain entry to a property at Tainters Hill, Kenilworth.

Once the window was smashed the offenders were able to access the keys that were in the door lock on the inside of the patio door enabling them to open the door.

Once inside the property the offender/s have carried out an untidy search with a number of items being stolen.

This is crime reference 23/26733/24

If you think you may have seen or heard anything, have any CCTV footage, dashcam footage or any information about this incident please contact Warwickshire Police on 101.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Two females were successfully caught and arrested by Warwickshire Police on Thursday 20 June 2024 after they took what was described as a large quantity of items from a department store in Station Road, Kenilworth.

The females left the store with the goods and made no attempt to pay. The store alerted the police and local CCTV was used to track the individuals who were promptly arrested and taken into custody at Leamington Spa police station.

The event demonstrates that retailers reacting quickly, immediately calling the police, and using all facilities possible can make a difference and lead to the success evident with this event where the suspects were arrested.

Please be advised that between 0530hrs on Saturday 15 June and 1130hrs on Sunday 16 June 2024 offenders have broken a window and gained entry into a home at Red Lane, Kenilworth.

 

Once inside the property the offender/s made an untidy search with a number of items being stolen which included a PlayStation, laptop, items of jewellery and keys for two BMW motor vehicles.

 

This is crime reference 23/25226/24

Please be advised that between midnight and 0300hrs on Wednesday 19 June 2024 a resident of a home in the Rounds Hill, area of Kenilworth reported being disturbed. A male offender dressed in dark clothing and a balaclava was seen by CCTV alongside the house at a window. The offender was disturbed by the homeowner’s dog and made off without any offences being disclosed. 

 

This is Crime Reference 23/25421/24

 

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

KENILWORTH residents are being advised to remain vigilant when receiving text messages, emails or phone call that suggest it is their bank calling after an attempted fraud took place earlier this week (3 – 8 June 2024) that could have resulted in the theft of funds from bank accounts.

Warwickshire Police have reiterated that banks and building societies do not routinely call or contact customers unless the customer themselves has initiated an interaction with the bank/building society.

The advice comes following an attempted fraud in the Fieldgate Lane area of Kenilworth.

The victim received text message suggesting “BARCLAYS BANK: 03/06/2024 ARGOS £743. REPLY TO COMFIRM CALL US ON (it was a mobile telephone number) IF YOU DID NOT REQUEST THIS”

The victim called the number and was told by a well spoken male to place their mobile phone sim card, Barclays Bank card and debit card reader into a closed envelope and place it under their front door mat  – the victim did this between 2300hrs and 2359hrs on an evening earlier this week.

Within five minutes the envelope placed outside had been taken, at which point the victim realised something was wrong. Thankfully, the victim immediately contacted their bank and stopped/cancelled the bank cards before any transactions/withdrawals had been made from their account.

Residents are reminded to ensure that when speaking with anyone not to start divulging personal information of any type. If any call or message is received please DO NOT call a number given to you by the callerif it is not the public listed contact number for the bank or building society.

UPDATE – 2030hrs Saturday 1 June 2024

Severn Trent are advising that for those customers who have not had their water supply restored yet and are still without a water supply that supplies could be back on earlier than was expected although the supply may be intermittent for a little while. 

Severn Trent engineers are continuing to repair a burst water main in the Kenilworth area. Severn Trent are advising that they are confident the repair will be completed by midnight.