PCC warns rural communities communities to be wary of property theft
Date of alert:
Thursday, 1 September 2022
Crime Ref:
Force:
Cumbria Constabulary
Peter McCall PCC, is urging rural residents to lock up their quad bikes and any other pieces of agricultural equipment as summer ends.
Since January 2022, 40 quad bikes and 66 pieces of agricultural equipment have been stolen in Cumbria. Fuel theft has also affected the rural community, with 74 fuel thefts taking place in the same timeframe.
Livestock thefts also affected rural residents, with 22 thefts taking place.
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “As we head towards autumn, opportunistic criminals will use the darker nights to steal expensive pieces of equipment from our rural residents.
“Therefore, it is essential that we make it as difficult as possible for thieves to access our property, including any livestock.
