Welsh farm shops urged to up security following burglaries

Farmers in Wales are being urged to adopt more stringent security measures following a spate of burglaries from farm shops in north Wales.

The Farmers' Union of Wales' (FUW's) Mold Rural Crime Team has issued this warning statement after a sharp increase in burglaries in Cheshire and Staffordshire were soon followed by break-ins in the Wrexham area.

Targeting the premises after hours, it would appear that the burglaries are premeditated and planned, with the perpetrators forcing safes and tills open to gain access to any cash held inside, it said.

While forces are working to deter these offences, police have said that the first step is protecting your property and being vigilant.