Dateline: 25th January 2011
Overnight 21/22.01.11
Marlborough and Pewsey areas suffered several burglaries occurring at farm premises at West Overton, West Kennett, West Stowell, Alton Barnes and near Burbage. In each case farm buildings were entered and although in several locations items were moved around only in one was something actually taken - a quad bike.
The quad bike was recovered by Police and returned to the owner.
Some premises have previously fitted security devices which have recorded images of those responsible and enquiries are ongoing in respect of vehicles and identities of those involved.
We request that owners of any similar properties consider any theft prevention measures they can reasonably take including the fitting of security devices and the marking of property with post codes or other identifiable marks.
The series is under thescrutiny of the Priority Crime Team and will form part of the ongoing Police operation running in the area whereby operational services are being tasked to interrupt the activities of criminals moving through and operating within our area. The Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Rural Crime Team and the Area Response Teams are all part of this ongoing operation, with additional units being apprised as appropriate.
Members of the public are asked to continue being vigilant at all times, especially during the hours of darkness into the small hours. Any suspicious activity should be noted and reported to the Police immediately, and registration numbers of vehicles or descriptions of suspicious persons being written down.
The Officer collating all enquiies and information on the series locally will be PC 2377 Sarah Watts to whom all calls should be directed, or CRIMESTOPPERS as appropriate.
Thank you
Ben Braine
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