Tractor equipment worth around ?150000 stolen across four towns …
Tractor equipment worth around £150,00 has been stolen from four areas across Norfolk. The most recent incident occurred in the early hours on Monday (April 3) near King’s Lynn[1], when a premises was entered and 20 electronic GPS screens were taken, worth a total of £100,000.
A total of four GPS tracks and two screens worth a total of £50,000 have been stolen[2] in Diss, Thetford[3] and Attleborough[4] between Thursday, 30 March and Saturday, April 1.
Norfolk Police[5] are appealing for information after the thefts. Rural crime Beat Manager PC Sue Matthews said: “Please remain vigilant following this spate of thefts.
“If possible, remove the GPS system from your machinery and store it inside at night. We appreciate this is not ideal, but you’re much less likely to become a victim of this crime by doing so.
“If removal is not possible, look into having your GPS tracker and system forensically marked, installing CCTV, and locking away the tractors. These steps could help deter theft and assist investigations if it does occur.”
If you have any information regarding the incidents near Kings Lynn (36/23993/23), Thetford (36/23417/23), Attleborough (36/23088/23) and Diss (36/23535/23), or witnessed any suspicious behaviour during the time frames mentioned, call the police on 101 quoting the relevant crime reference. Alternatively, report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
References
- ^ King’s Lynn (www.norfolklive.co.uk)
- ^ stolen (www.norfolklive.co.uk)
- ^ Thetford (www.norfolklive.co.uk)
- ^ Attleborough (www.norfolklive.co.uk)
- ^ Norfolk Police (www.norfolklive.co.uk)
- ^ Residents’ fury at lorry trailer abandoned on quiet village road for 3 months (www.norfolklive.co.uk)