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Latest Cheshire Constabulary Rural Crime Alerts
Cheshire Constabulary
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Owls seized as police wildlife teams raid St Helens address
THREE tawny owls were seized at a house in St Helens as police carried out a raid as part of an investigation into an alleged "wild bird disturbance" in Cheshire.
Cheshire Constabulary
Monday, 27 June 2022
Three tawny owls seized in wildlife crime raid on home
Officers made the discovery at the home in Newton-le-Willows as part of an inquiry into the disturbance of birds at an unnamed beauty spot in Cheshire.
Cheshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
Police investigate death of birds near canal in Runcorn
POLICE are looking into the potential cause of birds dying close to a canal in Runcorn – with foul play not ruled out.
Cheshire Constabulary
Saturday, 11 June 2022
Cheshire police highlight fly-tipping in picturesque area
A LARGE pile of fly-tipping dumped in a picturesque area of Cheshire has been highlighted by police.
Cheshire Constabulary
Monday, 23 May 2022
Police report spike in anti-social behaviour at Delamere Forest
Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team stepped up patrols in and around the woodland area after an increase in behaviour which poses major fire risks to the trees, undergrowth and wildlife habitats.
Cheshire Constabulary
Friday, 20 May 2022
Animal investigators from the RSPCA launch probe into 30-death Guinea Pig massacre in Warrington wood
RSPCA investigators have launched an investigation after finding 30 Guinea Pig bodies dumped in a wood in Cheshire.
Cheshire Constabulary
Sunday, 8 May 2022
Police investigating after large vehicle stolen from Winsford farm
CCTV enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to get in touch with either Cheshire Police or Crimestoppers.
Cheshire Constabulary
Thursday, 5 May 2022
Police investigate graffiti vandalism at historic Chester bridge
The incident was reported on Wednesday, May 4 and the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said it was heritage crime to the Grade I-listed Grosvenor Bridge.
Cheshire Constabulary
Friday, 29 April 2022
Police investigate sheep carcasses dumped on roadside in Styal
WARNING: This article contains graphic photos released by the police that some readers may find upsetting.
Cheshire Constabulary
Friday, 29 April 2022
Thieves steal tech worth £15,000 and dump tracker in Runcorn
Officers from Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team headed to Runcorn yesterday, Friday, to search for the stolen gear valued at £15,000.
Cheshire Constabulary
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Widnes police probe reports of wildlife shooting near Mersey
POLICE were visible in Widnes following shocking reports of wildlife being shot with an air rifle yesterday, Thursday.
Cheshire Constabulary
Monday, 25 April 2022
Youths throw objects at wildlife in Widnes’ Victoria Park
Officers say they have been informed over recent days of youths throwing objects at wildfowl in Victoria Park.
Cheshire Constabulary
Saturday, 23 April 2022
Man charged after 'shocking' knife found near Chester fishing pool
The Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said it had been out on routine fishing enforcement patrol in the Caughall area of Chester when the knife was found "within easy reach" of a van driver in the vicinity of fishing pools.
Cheshire Constabulary
Saturday, 23 April 2022
Plant machinery stolen from construction site near Ellesmere Port
Chester Police and the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team are investigating the theft of a backhoe loader, which they say has been potentially stolen from a construction site near the Ince area.
Cheshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
Gates destroyed by suspected deer poachers in Macclesfield Forest
Late in the evening of Monday, April 18 two wooden and steel gates at the entrance to the forest were ripped from the posts which secured them to the ground.