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Latest West Mercia Police Rural Crime Alerts
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Wem police looking for owner of a stolen quad bike they have recovered
Police in Wem say they have recovered a stolen quad bike and are now trying to locate the owners.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Police investigating series of farm thefts on Powys border
Police are investigating a series of thefts across farms along the Powys border.
West Mercia Police
Monday, 20 November 2023
Farmer teams up with police for drink-driving campaign
As the festive season gets under way, Shropshire farmer Matthew Orme has teamed up with West Mercia Police to launch a new campaign to tackle drink-driving.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Police appeal after thousands of pounds of equipment stolen from farm near Bridgnorth
Police are appealing for information after around £8,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a farm near Bridgnorth.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Farmer left devastated by theft of beloved bikes in night-time raid
A farmer near Ludlow has been left devastated after his farm was raided by thieves in the dead of night.
West Mercia Police
Friday, 10 November 2023
Calf rescued after falling into slurry pit
Fire crews have rescued a calf that fell into a slurry pit in Shropshire.
West Mercia Police
Thursday, 9 November 2023
Herefordshire farmer loses £39,000 in machinery ad fraud
A Herefordshire farmer says he has lost £39,000 after he was caught out by a fraudulent machinery scam.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
West Mercia Police response to rural crime on agenda at Shropshire NFU meeting
An NFU Shropshire county meeting will be held for all farmer and grower members to discuss farm assurance body Red Tractor and other industry business.
West Mercia Police
Monday, 30 October 2023
Two calves butchered in 'wicked and unbelievable' farm attack
Two calves have been killed and others injured in a 'wicked' and 'unbelievable' overnight farm attack in Worcestershire.
West Mercia Police
Friday, 20 October 2023
Shropshire Police say to keep your eyes peeled for stolen tractor stashed in the woods
A tractor stolen in north Shropshire may have been stashed in the woods by criminals to come back for it later, say police.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Two calves killed in farm attack which left two more needing to be put down
Two calves have been killed and two more will be put to sleep after at an attack at a farm in Frankley, with police believing the calves were targeted for illegal meat markets.
West Mercia Police
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Operation Stop that Sheep is a success again in rural Herefordshire
Officers stopped around 30 agricultural and livestock transport, trade vans and drop side lorries so partner agencies could check for valid licences and the condition of the vehicles.
West Mercia Police
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Quad bike among items taken in burglary at farm near Bewdley
A quad bike and chainsaw were among items stolen in a burglary at a farm in Pound Green, near Bewdley.
West Mercia Police
Monday, 9 October 2023
Four pet lambs stolen in Egdon near Worcester
An appeal has been made after four pet lambs were stolen from a Worcestershire village.
West Mercia Police
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Funfords Mini Farm targeted by thieves who steal animals
A family have been left feeling “violated” after goats, chickens and ducks were stolen from their farm between Worcester and Malvern.