Horse found - Arson Attacks & Large Haul of Stolen Tack

Dear All,
thankyou for the responses to yesterday's email about the missing horse. The Horse was found several miles away by the owner.
Our colleagues in South Worcestershire have made us aware that there were a number of arson attackes at isolated barns in the Astwood Bank and Cookhill areas in July and there has now been a further attack at a barn on Bouts Lane between Cookhill and Inkberrow.
Please be mindful of this and please report any suspicious activity to police.
Equestrian enthusiasts have been alerted by South Worcestershire Police to be wary of offers of equipment after an estimated £100,000 worth of saddles and other riding equipment was taken during a burglary.
The equipment - including 90 saddles - was stolen fron Horsatack Saddlery on Roman Way Industrial Park in Droitwich during the night of 16th into 17th October.
South Worcestershire officers are keen to hear from anyone who is offered equipment from an unexpected source as well as anyone who may have information about the incident.  The number to contact South Worcestershire Police is 0300 333 3000
A Rural Watch member from a farm premises outside Offchurch made us aware yesterday of a suspicious incident which occurred at his farm premises at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon 17th October.
The member was returning to his premises when he noticed a woman sitting in a green Rover vehicle which was parked on a grass verge near to the entrance to the farm.
The member and his father were suspicious and stopped to ask the woman if she was OK.  The woman replied that she was waiting for her boyfriend who was walking his dog.
As they drove into the farm the member decided to check the farm yard to make sure everything was as it should be and saw a male running from the premises.
The member gave chase and caught up with the offender who had a screwdriver in his hand, others in his pockets and some electrical wire.
When challenged he gave the explanation that he was looking for some water pipe.  The member asked where his dog was and he could not give a satisfactory answer.
The male then ran off as the member believed that he may well have used the screwdriver in his hand as a weapon if provoked.
The male is described as looking like a malnourished traveller.  He was in his late 30's and around 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a grey and blue striped hoodie over short cropped hair. The offender also had very bad teeth.


If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000 
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk