| Important Message – Please do not ignore Police are currently investigating two farm burglaries where high end agricultural computer software has been stolen. The burglaries were reported this morning and are believed to have occurred over the weekend. Officers are currently allocated to these burglaries and en route to the scene. The first burglary occurred in the Forcett area where a satellite and receiver were stolen from a tractor. This has been valued at £15000. The second burglary occurred in the Hartforth area where computer software from two sprayers has been stolen. This is valued at £20000. There have been a number of these types of thefts reported force wide in recent weeks. Please ensure you keep all property locked and secured where possible and report any suspicious incidents to us immediately. Do you have any information which would assist North Yorkshire Police in finding those responsible and help keep your community safe? · Did you or anyone who you live with, hear or see anything around the above time and date? · Do you have any CCTV coverage capturing the burglary, or anything happening on the street before or after? · Do you have a vehicle with a dash-cam parked in the area? If you can assist, please call 101 quoting reference (NUMBER) Security Advice · Ensure that all doors are locked overnight, and windows are locked or on a latch.· Remove any valuables from sight and it is advisable to keep house/cars key, wallets/purses, phones/laptops/tablets in the room where you sleep.· Consider fitting a security light to the side of your property. · Consider investing in good quality CCTV that will cover where high value property is stored. If you need any crime prevention or security advice, please use the following link https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ Please do not be alarmed by this information – North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the country however it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your property. Your local neighbour policing team can offer the following: · Property Marking – bikes, laptops, computers, equine equipment, trailers etc. · Crime Prevention champions to visit your home and offer advice. · Burglary prevention advice booklets/No Cold Caller posters ContactsCrimestoppers – 0800 555 111Supporting Victims – 01904 669276Web – www.northyorkshire.police.uk |
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