Warwickshire Horsewatch 2018
Posted: 25 Jan 2018, 12:03 am
West Mercia Police Alert – Dogs, Tack and Quads Taken
Posted on December 8, 2017 by admin
West Mercia Police Alert – Harvington
POLICE REF: 0172S071217
BURGLARY AT BARNS: LEYS ROAD, HARVINGTON.
Between 2000 6/12/17 & 0730 7/12/17 persons unknown have broken into barns and have stolen a number of working dogs; A black & white Collie, 2 yellow Labradors, a Patterdale bitch, a Jack Russell bitch and a Cocker Spaniel. The dogs age range of dogs from 7 months to 6 years. Offenders also stole horse tack 5/6 bridles, 5 saddles, bits and Honda generators and quad bikes.
Please be vigilant, if you see dogs matching these descriptions offered for sale under suspicious circumstances or have any information that can help the polic with their enquiries please call 101 and ask for West Mercia Police, quoting the crime reference number 0172S071217
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Animal Specialist Team Help Horse at Ansty
Posted on December 18, 2017 by admin
Warks Fire & Rescue Specialist Animal Team Help Again:
On the 14th December, Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service received an emergency call at 17:18 reporting a horse which was stuck in a brook on Grove Road in Ansty. One fire engine from Bedworth and the specialist animal rescue team from Rugby Fire Station were mobilised. The incident involved a horse which was stranded in a brook with a depth of five metres. Crews worked alongside a vet and used specialist large animal rescue equipment to extricate the horse safely. The horse was released at 18:55. We are so lucky to have this specialist team, well done to everyone involved.
Tack and Equipment Taken in Studley
Posted on December 28, 2017 by admin
During the night of 18 into 19 December, offenders cut through a chain on the gate of a premises in Bromsgrove Road, Studley and then broke into a stable block. Once inside, the offenders stole 3 saddles, a petrol generator, ropes, rugs, bridles and a small television. If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 35 of 19/12/17.
Foal Rescued From Flood Water in Brandon
Posted on January 2, 2018 by admin
On 31st December, the specialist animal rescue crew from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to an emergency call at 14.42 hours to move a foal stranded in flood water in a field to higher ground. Upon arrival the foal was found to be in flood water in a field on Brandon Lane. Crews used an inflatable walkway to lead the foal to safety. The foal was uninjured.
Suspicious Circumstances Reported in Long Marston
Posted on January 17, 2018 by admin
A horse was reported loose on the road in Long Marston on the 15th January and was safely caught by a member of the public and returned to its owner and field with the officers who attended.
Concern was raised as to how the horse had got onto the road as a number of items had been moved within the field.
If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this date please call 101 and refer to inc 24 of 15/1/18.
Please be vigilant, review your security and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Posted on December 8, 2017 by admin
West Mercia Police Alert – Harvington
POLICE REF: 0172S071217
BURGLARY AT BARNS: LEYS ROAD, HARVINGTON.
Between 2000 6/12/17 & 0730 7/12/17 persons unknown have broken into barns and have stolen a number of working dogs; A black & white Collie, 2 yellow Labradors, a Patterdale bitch, a Jack Russell bitch and a Cocker Spaniel. The dogs age range of dogs from 7 months to 6 years. Offenders also stole horse tack 5/6 bridles, 5 saddles, bits and Honda generators and quad bikes.
Please be vigilant, if you see dogs matching these descriptions offered for sale under suspicious circumstances or have any information that can help the polic with their enquiries please call 101 and ask for West Mercia Police, quoting the crime reference number 0172S071217
Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Animal Specialist Team Help Horse at Ansty
Posted on December 18, 2017 by admin
Warks Fire & Rescue Specialist Animal Team Help Again:
On the 14th December, Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service received an emergency call at 17:18 reporting a horse which was stuck in a brook on Grove Road in Ansty. One fire engine from Bedworth and the specialist animal rescue team from Rugby Fire Station were mobilised. The incident involved a horse which was stranded in a brook with a depth of five metres. Crews worked alongside a vet and used specialist large animal rescue equipment to extricate the horse safely. The horse was released at 18:55. We are so lucky to have this specialist team, well done to everyone involved.
Tack and Equipment Taken in Studley
Posted on December 28, 2017 by admin
During the night of 18 into 19 December, offenders cut through a chain on the gate of a premises in Bromsgrove Road, Studley and then broke into a stable block. Once inside, the offenders stole 3 saddles, a petrol generator, ropes, rugs, bridles and a small television. If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 35 of 19/12/17.
Foal Rescued From Flood Water in Brandon
Posted on January 2, 2018 by admin
On 31st December, the specialist animal rescue crew from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to an emergency call at 14.42 hours to move a foal stranded in flood water in a field to higher ground. Upon arrival the foal was found to be in flood water in a field on Brandon Lane. Crews used an inflatable walkway to lead the foal to safety. The foal was uninjured.
Suspicious Circumstances Reported in Long Marston
Posted on January 17, 2018 by admin
A horse was reported loose on the road in Long Marston on the 15th January and was safely caught by a member of the public and returned to its owner and field with the officers who attended.
Concern was raised as to how the horse had got onto the road as a number of items had been moved within the field.
If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this date please call 101 and refer to inc 24 of 15/1/18.
Please be vigilant, review your security and report any suspicious activity to the police.