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Latest Vehicles & Machinery Rural Crime Alerts
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.
North Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Stolen trailer reunited with owner
A stolen trailer has been reunited with its owner.
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.
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.
West Yorkshire Police
Friday, 2 February 2024
Stolen quad bike is recovered at Cullingworth
A stolen quad bike has been recovered at Cullingworth.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Dorset Police
Monday, 15 January 2024
Stolen farming machinery recovered in Broadwindsor area
Farming machinery stolen from rural west Dorset has been recovered.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.