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Police Rural Crime Team respond to spate of thefts

Cumbria Constabulary

Thursday, 8 February 2024

Police Rural Crime Team respond to spate of thefts

Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team has been responding to a spate of thefts.

Stolen trailer reunited with owner

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Stolen trailer reunited with owner

A stolen trailer has been reunited with its owner.

Quad bikes stolen in Bainbridge and driven off in convoy

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Quad bikes stolen in Bainbridge and driven off in convoy

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a quad bike stolen in Wensleydale last month.

Stolen quad bike is recovered at Cullingworth

West Yorkshire Police

Friday, 2 February 2024

Stolen quad bike is recovered at Cullingworth

A stolen quad bike has been recovered at Cullingworth.

Farm equipment stolen after being advertised for sale on a selling site

Devon & Cornwall Police

Friday, 2 February 2024

Farm equipment stolen after being advertised for sale on a selling site

Police are appealing for information after equipment was stolen from a farm in the Ashburton and Chudleigh area.

Three men due in court for theft of pickup, quad bikes and tools from Lancaster farm

Lancashire Constabulary

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Three men due in court for theft of pickup, quad bikes and tools from Lancaster farm

A pickup, two quad bikes and tools were stolen from a farm in the Lancaster area.

Thieves target farm in rural south Shropshire, stealing quad bike

West Mercia Police

Thursday, 1 February 2024

Thieves target farm in rural south Shropshire, stealing quad bike

Thieves stole a quad bike and cut a roller shutter door when they targeted a farm in south Shropshire

Rural crime team seize van that has been untaxed for two and a half years

Thames Valley Police

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Rural crime team seize van that has been untaxed for two and a half years

Police have seized a van from a driver who hadn't paid road tax for two-and-a-half years.

Cattle trailer stolen from farmyard in Co. Tyrone

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Friday, 26 January 2024

Cattle trailer stolen from farmyard in Co. Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co. Tyrone.

Vintage steam engine stolen from Wiltshire farm

Wiltshire Police

Friday, 26 January 2024

Vintage steam engine stolen from Wiltshire farm

A vintage steam engine and truck have been stolen from a farm in Wiltshire.

Police track thieves with stolen caravan from Shropshire to Walsall and find other stolen vehicles at site

West Mercia Police

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Police track thieves with stolen caravan from Shropshire to Walsall and find other stolen vehicles at site

A joint operation between three forces and motorway police recovered a stolen caravan in Walsall which had been taken from an address in Shropshire and driven across two counties and on a motorway.

West Mercia Police officers in joint operation to fight rural crime

West Mercia Police

Thursday, 25 January 2024

West Mercia Police officers in joint operation to fight rural crime

Police in the Bridgnorth area joined up with officers from other forces in a joint operation to clamp down on rural crime.

Gwent police search for thief of Torfaen farm Gator vehicle

Wales - Gwent Police

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Gwent police search for thief of Torfaen farm Gator vehicle

Gwent police's special unit is looking into the theft of a gator vehicle in Pontypool, Torfaen.

Thieves use angle-grinder to steal quad bike from South Craven farm

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Thieves use angle-grinder to steal quad bike from South Craven farm

Thieves used an angle-grinder to get into a locked cabin and steal a quad bike from a farm near Keighley over the weekend before making off across fields.

Wiltshire police warns Massey Fergusons are being stolen

Wiltshire Police

Monday, 22 January 2024

Wiltshire police warns Massey Fergusons are being stolen

Police are warning farmers that older tractors and equipment are being stolen from farms in the south west and further afield.

Honda, Suzuki and Land Rover stolen in Powys farms raids

West Mercia Police

Friday, 19 January 2024

Honda, Suzuki and Land Rover stolen in Powys farms raids

Brazen thieves have been targeting farms near Newtown and Montgomery by stealing quad bikes, plants, trailers and 4x4 vehicles.

Rural crime initiative to prevent garden equipment theft

Lincolnshire Police

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Rural crime initiative to prevent garden equipment theft

Lincolnshire Police is advising residents in rural areas to record details of their belongings in an initiative to tackle the rise in garden tool and equipment theft seen at this time of year.

Stolen farming machinery recovered in Broadwindsor area

Dorset Police

Monday, 15 January 2024

Stolen farming machinery recovered in Broadwindsor area

Farming machinery stolen from rural west Dorset has been recovered.

Police hunt for stolen quad bike from farm near Bridport

Dorset Police

Friday, 12 January 2024

Police hunt for stolen quad bike from farm near Bridport

A quad bike was stolen from a farm outside of Bridport.

Police appeal after £10,000 quad bike stolen from Shropshire farm

West Mercia Police

Friday, 12 January 2024

Police appeal after £10,000 quad bike stolen from Shropshire farm

Police are appealing for information after a quad bike worth £10,000 was stolen from a farm between Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth.

Pick-up stolen from West Cumbrian farm

Cumbria Constabulary

Friday, 12 January 2024

Pick-up stolen from West Cumbrian farm

A pick-up truck was stolen from a farm near a West Cumbrian village this week.

Appeal after cash machine stolen in ram raid at Crowland Spar

Lincolnshire Police

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Appeal after cash machine stolen in ram raid at Crowland Spar

Men wearing balaclavas believed to be behind raid on store

Police appeal as second trailer is stolen in Bradley area

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Police appeal as second trailer is stolen in Bradley area

Another trailer has been stolen in the Bradley area.

Six men charged after 'several horseboxes and trailers stolen'

Thames Valley Police

Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Six men charged after 'several horseboxes and trailers stolen'

Six men have been charged after numerous horseboxes and trailers were stolen from addresses in rural Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Appeal launched after Huntly farm theft

Police Scotland

Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Appeal launched after Huntly farm theft

Police Scotland are appealing for information in relation to the theft of two quad bikes and a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck from a farm in the Huntly area.

Farm break-in sees high-value power tools stolen

Police Scotland

Monday, 8 January 2024

Farm break-in sees high-value power tools stolen

Power tools worth a four-figure sum have been stolen after a break-in at farm in the Borders, say police.

Police appeal over stolen agricultural vehicle

West Mercia Police

Friday, 5 January 2024

Police appeal over stolen agricultural vehicle

Police are asking people to be on the lookout for a stolen agricultural vehicle.

North York Moors launch stolen trailer appeal

North Yorkshire Police

Friday, 5 January 2024

North York Moors launch stolen trailer appeal

North Yorkshire Police are asking for the publics help to locate a trailer stolen from a farm in Bransdale on 29 December 2023.

Police crack down on rural crime across Uttlesford and Braintree in day of action

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Friday, 5 January 2024

Police crack down on rural crime across Uttlesford and Braintree in day of action

Police carried out patrols and hundreds of speed checks during a day of action aimed at keeping rural roads across Uttlesford safe.

High value tools stolen from farm storage unit in Dales

North Yorkshire Police

Thursday, 4 January 2024

High value tools stolen from farm storage unit in Dales

Police are appealing for information after a storage unit on a farm near Kettlewell was burgled.

Hampshire police find a stolen tractor near Romsey

Hampshire Constabulary

Thursday, 4 January 2024

Hampshire police find a stolen tractor near Romsey

Police are trying to track down thieves who stole a tractor.

Rural engagement officers recover £200,000 of stolen agricultural vehicles and machinery

Essex Police

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Rural engagement officers recover £200,000 of stolen agricultural vehicles and machinery

Rural engagement officers have recovered stolen agricultural vehicles and machinery, valued at around £200,000, from a premises in Hockley.

Farmers praised for rallying to emergency aid of those who died during River Esk incident

North Yorkshire Police

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Farmers praised for rallying to emergency aid of those who died during River Esk incident

Residents said farmers used tractors to help recover the 4x4 from the River Esk in the North York Moors

Persistent wet weather taking its toll on UK farmers

National

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Persistent wet weather taking its toll on UK farmers

Farmers and landowners across the UK are being told to expect further flooding of land, with Storm Henk set to bring more heavy rain.

Two men sentenced to prison after stealing 20 pieces of farm machinery

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Two men sentenced to prison after stealing 20 pieces of farm machinery

Two men who were found with 20 pieces of stolen farm machinery have been sentenced to prison amid growing concern over thefts in rural areas.

Rural Engagement Team seize 161 vehicles in 2023

Essex Police

Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Rural Engagement Team seize 161 vehicles in 2023

Essex Police Rural Engagement Team (RET) seized 161 vehicles this year.

Police recover farming equipment after Harwich operation

Essex Police

Friday, 22 December 2023

Police recover farming equipment after Harwich operation

A telehandler and a van have been recovered during an operation to detect stolen agricultural machinery being exported through Harwich International Port.

Gang stole £1 million of agricultural equipment across Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Police

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Gang stole £1 million of agricultural equipment across Nottinghamshire

A gang of thieves who stole nearly £1 million worth of plant and agricultural equipment have been jailed.

Appeal after white quad bike stolen from Silloth

Cumbria Constabulary

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Appeal after white quad bike stolen from Silloth

An appeal has been launched after a white quad bike was stolen from Silloth.

Brazen thieves escape down bridleway on stolen John Deere tractor near Faversham

Kent Police

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Brazen thieves escape down bridleway on stolen John Deere tractor near Faversham

Brazen thieves stole a tractor from a new housing development and escaped down a bridleway late at night.

Equipment and tools stolen in late night burglary of Aylesbury farm

Thames Valley Police

Monday, 18 December 2023

Equipment and tools stolen in late night burglary of Aylesbury farm

Farm tools and equipment were stolen from a property in Aylesbury.

£20,000 worth of equipment stolen during break-in

Police Scotland

Monday, 18 December 2023

£20,000 worth of equipment stolen during break-in

Over £20,000 worth of equipment has been stolen from SRUC Oatridge after three thieves attacked the property.

New initiative launched to crackdown on fuel thieves

Nottinghamshire Police

Friday, 15 December 2023

New initiative launched to crackdown on fuel thieves

After recognising the challenges faced in rural areas where offenders on quad bikes wreak havoc stealing diesel, damaging crops, and fencing – a new idea was formed to join forces with a diesel dye company.

Derbyshire’s rural crime team ‘most proactive’ in the UK against machinery theft

Derbyshire Constabulary

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Derbyshire’s rural crime team ‘most proactive’ in the UK against machinery theft

Derbyshire Constabulary’s rural crime team has been recognised as the UK’s most proactive in tackling machinery theft.

Two men arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex

Sussex Police

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Two men arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex

Sussex Police rural crime team have reported that two men have been arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex.

Tractors stolen as police arrest man for theft

Thames Valley Police

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Tractors stolen as police arrest man for theft

Several tractors have been stolen across Oxfordshire causing police to patrol parts of the county.

West Lothian police appeal for information after quad bike stolen from farm

Police Scotland

Monday, 11 December 2023

West Lothian police appeal for information after quad bike stolen from farm

The culprits made off with a haul that included a quad bike and chainsaw

Police operation targets rural crime in villages around Huddersfield that have seen a spike in burglaries

West Yorkshire Police

Friday, 8 December 2023

Police operation targets rural crime in villages around Huddersfield that have seen a spike in burglaries

Volunteer police officers launched a special operation to thwart thieves using the roads in rural Kirklees.

£15,000 worth of items stolen in Cumbrian farm burglary

Cumbria Constabulary

Friday, 8 December 2023

£15,000 worth of items stolen in Cumbrian farm burglary

Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a farm in Gilgarran between 7pm on 13 November and 7am on November 14.

Operation Checkpoint leads to multiple arrests

Cumbria Constabulary

Thursday, 7 December 2023

Operation Checkpoint leads to multiple arrests

A region-wide rural crime crackdown saw more than 150 vehicles stopped and a string of arrests made.

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