Burglary to farm outbuildings, Mortonhampstead

We have received a report of burglary to outbuildings on a farm in the area of Mortonhampstead.

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 quoting 50250283705.