Honda, Suzuki and Land Rover stolen in Powys farms raids
Date of alert:
Friday, 19 January 2024
Crime Ref:
Force:
West Mercia Police
Police said there has been a spike in burglaries in rural communities along the Powys-Shropshire border during January and are urging people to report any suspicious activity.
Officers in a dedicated criminal investigation department (CID) are investigating the crimes which may be linked to organised criminal gangs.
In Chirbury, Honda and Suzuki quad bikes along with power tools were stolen from inside barns, a Toyota Hilux with the registration number ML67 MUW and a Land Rover Freelander, and a trailer were stolen from a yard between 3.30am and 5am on Wednesday, January 10.
Police say the thefts are linked to burglaries on the same night in Pentreheyling, Sarn and Kerry.
Officers added that the Land Rover was recovered in Westbury and a Mitsubishi L200 stolen from Kerry was left at the scene in Chirbury.
A KTM motorbike and various power tools including Husqvarna chainsaw and Makita drills were stolen from Pentreheyling, and a chainsaw and leaf blower were stolen from farm outbuildings in Worthen.
A Kawasaki quad bike and keys were stolen from a yard in Horderley between Bishop’s Castle and Craven Arms at 12.50am on Friday, January 5 which an identified suspected vehicle was linked to a theft in Garthmyl, near Montgomery.
