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Police advice following rural burglaries and thefts in Powys

Police are investigating five rural burglaries and thefts reported across the Powys area.

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Police are investigating five rural burglaries and thefts reported across the Powys area.

In the last week high value items, including quad bikes, trailers and power tools have been stolen from properties. As a result, police are advising the farming community to take some simple steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglaries or thefts.


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Inspector Suzanne Lloyd said:

“I would encourage residents to ensure that their property is secure and valuables are protectively marked and locked away.”

“If you take the time to assess the security of your property, follow some useful advice and take positive action, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim”

“While we deal with a number of thieves who act opportunistically, some, who are more determined, will carry out reconnaissance visits of farms in order to locate high value items to steal at a later date."

“We ask farmers to be mindful of the location and storage of such items as they are very much sought after by the criminal fraternity.”

Farming communities are encouraged to review their own security, to install CCTV systems and security lighting on farm yards, along with other measures to make it difficult for criminals to operate, or at the very least to be a delay or deterrent to them.

Farmers are urged to record the make and serial numbers of items, create an up to date inventory list of their property, and take photographs of each item. Easily removed items should be marked or stamped with the postcode, farm’s name or other identifying mark.

Tools and small items of machinery should be locked in a secure building, and tractors, farm implements and valuable machinery should not be parked near or alongside public roads when not in use.

Farm gates should be locked with good quality chains or padlocks, and hinges should preferably be of the capped or inverted type to prevent easy removal. The installation of tracking devices on quad bikes, ATVs and other farm vehicles is highly encouraged, and has proven many times to be the most efficient way of recovering stolen property.

All Dyfed-Powys Rural Crime Team officers are qualified Crime Prevention Tactical advisors (CPTAC). To arrange a crime prevention visit from our officers, please email [email protected]

To report a non-urgent incident, you can contact police in one of the following ways:

Online: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline 

Email: [email protected]

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