Theft of Oil - Guarlford

Dear Resident

We are investigating a theft of oil which occurred on Rectory Lane, Guarlford in the early hours of Sunday 4th January 2026.

The theft occurred between 02:30 hrs and 03:15 hrs on 04/01/26 when the oil was stolen from an oil tank outside a property.

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

If you have information this please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00055_I_04012026. 

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.