Items including quadbikes, bikes, and tools have been reported missing from farming properties in Cornwall.
Police have received reports of thefts from farm properties in the Liskeard area early this morning.
The thefts happened in the Pensilva and Quethiock areas between 2am and 6.30am today (Monday, November 11).
It has been reported that items including quadbikes, mountain bikes, and tools were taken from outbuildings after entry was forced.
Police are now appealing for the community to check CCTV, doorbell footage and dash-cam footage in the area, and report any suspicious behaviour.
In addition, the police are also asking homeowners of 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 Rural crime | 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 50240285368.
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