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Warwickshire PC Denies Theft Charges as 2028 Trial Date Set

The case stems from an IOPC-directed probe into alleged thefts during duties as an exhibits officer.

Overview

  • Robert Davies, 49, pleaded not guilty to three counts at Birmingham Crown Court and was granted bail.
  • Two charges allege cash, jewellery and a power tool were taken from a Redditch address during a November 2023 drugs raid.
  • A third charge alleges £180 in cash described as belonging to the Crown was stolen in Alcester in February last year.
  • Judge Peter Cooke scheduled a three-day trial for 30 May 2028 after a brief hearing, noting the Crown Court backlog.
  • Earlier hearings stated Davies has 21 years of service with Warwickshire Police and that the Redditch raid recovered cannabis plants, after which householders reported missing items.