Burglary to farm outbuildings, Moretonhampstead
Police have received a report of burglary to outbuildings on a farm in the area of Moretonhampstead. This has taken place sometime between 4pm on Sunday 2 November and 9.30am on Monday 3 November.
Items stolen include a quad bike trailer, 2 x Husqvarna chainsaws, pressure washer, hedge trimmer, shovels, various fuel containers/cans, feed trough, along with other items.
Officers are appealing for the community to check CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage for the times above and report any suspicious behaviour.
We would ask other similar properties in the area to consider the following prevention advice;
· check outbuildings regularly, consider reviewing security and the use of locks, security lighting/CCTV etc
· consider the use of clamps/locks and tracking systems on quad bikes
· immobilise vehicles and machinery in a lockable building or out of sight
· remove and secure keys away from vehicles
· secure gates and block unused entrances
· keep a record of serial numbers, photograph vehicles/equipment and note any unique features
More prevention advice can be found on the Devon & Cornwall Police website here: Rural crime prevention | Devon & Cornwall Police
Anyone with information or CCTV in the area mentioned is asked to please phone 101 or make contact via the Devon & Cornwall police website here: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Devon & Cornwall Police quoting 50250283705.