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Latest Dyfed-Powys Police Rural Crime Alerts
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Firefighters save cattle from barn fire in Wales
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 20 firefighters attended an incident at a farm in Ceredigion involving over 50 bales of hay and a Bobcat machine
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 24 November 2023
Dyfed-Powys Police appeal after dozens of sheep stolen
Police are appealing for information after dozens of sheep were stolen from a Powys farm.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Farming family left devastated after thieves struck as they slept
A farming family in Welshpool have been left "devastated" after thieves made off with several vehicles, tools and farm equipment while they slept in their beds.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 22 September 2023
Dairy farmer receives noise complaint for reversing JCB beeper
A farmer was left feeling frustrated after somebody complained about a reversing beeper on a JCB loading shovel during silaging.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Caution issued as dozens of sheep stolen from farms across Powys
Dozens of sheep have been stolen from farms across Powys in recent weeks, with police urging the public to come forward with more information.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 15 September 2023
14 sheep killed in dog attack which left onlookers horrified
A number of sheep have been killed in a “sickening” dog attack in rural Carmarthenshire which left onlookers horrified.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Ewe killed and two injured in Powys attack
A ewe has been killed in a dog attack in Powys.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Police appeal after 12 ewes and lambs are stolen
Police are investigating the theft of livestock in Powys.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
OpSeabird – Ceredigion Rural Crime Team joins forces with Neighbourhood Policing for coastal patrols
The Ceredigion Rural Crime Team has teamed up with the North Ceredigion Neighbourhood Policing team to bolster patrolling efforts along the picturesque coastlines around Aberystwyth and Ynyslas.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 18 August 2023
Welsh farmers 'frustrated' by four sheep worrying incidents of rural crime in two week spell
Dyfed-Powys Police (DPP) said they had been called to four incidents including livestock theft and dog attacks in 2 weeks
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Police investigating after dozens of ewes stolen in Powys sheep-snatching
Police are investigating after dozens of sheep were stolen in Powys.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Monday, 7 August 2023
Farmer fined £1.3k after failing to dispose of 17 sheep carcasses
Farmer fined £1.3k after failing to dispose of 17 sheep carcasses
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Somebody has stolen 26 cows from a field in Carmarthenshire and the police are baffled
A large number of cows have been mysteriously stolen from a field in Carmarthenshire, leaving police with no leads as to where they ended up or how they were taken. A total of 26 Fresian cows were taken from a field in the Golden Grove area - between Llanarthne and Llandeilo east of Carmarthen.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Sunday, 30 April 2023
Burgled Powys couple urge police collaboration
A couple who have had tens of thousands of pounds of equipment stolen from their farm say more needs to be done to tackle rural crime.
Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Friday, 21 April 2023
Animals seized from Pembrokeshire farm and man arrested
ALMOST 100 animals have been seized from a Pembrokeshire farm due to concerns over animal welfare, and a man has been arrested.