BURGLARY

Please be advised that between 0350hrs and 0400hrs on Friday 12 January 2024 offenders have broken into a property by forcing the lock of a rear door at a property in Hermitage Way, Kenilworth.

Once inside the property the offenders were challenged by the householders and made off empty handed.

This is Crime Reference 23/1936/24

BURGLARY

Please be advised that between 0250hrs and 0300hrs on Wednesday 17 January 2024 two male offenders forced the lock on a side door and broke into a property at Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth. Once inside they carried out an untidy search.

This is Incident 58 of 17 January 2024

At both properties Land Rover Defender vehicles were parked which may have been the targets for the offenders although this is not confirmed.

If you think you may have seen, heard or have any CCTV/Dashcam footage or have any information about either of these crimes please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Warwickshire Police have informed us of. What they are referring to as a serious collision has taken place on the A452, leading to the road being closed from Chesford Grange to Blackdown Island.

Warwickshire Police advise motorists to please plan routes accordingly, and take extra care when driving in the inclement weather conditions.

Updated 15.40hrs on 2 January 2024

River levels are rising at the Kenilworth river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible to begin from 16:00 today Tuesday 02/01/24.

Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. The Environment Agency (EA) expect river levels to rise until 22:00 this evening, Tuesday 02/01/24.

The EA are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.

Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. And take photographs of any flood damage

This message will be updated tomorrow morning Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Finham Brook at Kenilworth including Forge Road, Northvale Close and Common Lane.

River levels have peaked at the Kenilworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to River Sowe between Bedworth and Baginton, River Sherboune between Allesley and Whitley, Canley Brook between Tile Hill and Canley and the Finham Brook at Kenilworth.

The Environment Agency (EA) expect river levels to remain high as a result of the heavy rainfall.

The EA are closely monitoring the situation. EA incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.

Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.

Currently the ford near to Kenilworth Castle is impassable, the ford at Rouncil Lane is impassable to cars and flooding on the Birmingham Road between Beehive Hill and Red Lane is reported with drivers requested to travel very slow to avoid causing a swell with the potential to flood nearby properties.

Please be aware that between midday and 1300hrs on Thursday 28 December 2023 offenders have smashed the rear patio door at a property at Woodland Road, Kenilworth.

The offenders have entered the property and carried out an untidy search through the premises.

This is incident 0065 of 28 December 2023.

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV or Dashcam footage or have any information about this incident please contact Warwickshire Police on 101 or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.