We are investigating reports of a number of burglaries in villages between Warminster and Wilton.

The offences over the weekend include the theft of a motorbike from a barn in Upton Lovell and a large-scale theft of plant machinery from a hire company in Westbury, amounting to £106,000.

Inspector Lou Oakley, from Warminster Police, said, "We have received reports of theft along the A36 corridor, and we'd like to reassure communities that we are investigating and will be carrying out extra patrols.

"Victims are being offered advice on marking their tools and vehicles in the event that if they are stolen and recovered, we can return them to their rightful owners.

"We are not linking these incidents at the moment and believe there are other offences that have happened in this area that have not been reported to the police.

“If you have been targeted or have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us at 101 or through our website: Report a crime | Wiltshire Police”

If you are storing valuables in outbuildings we would urge you to:

🔒Think like a thief - Take a look at your shed and consider how you would break in
🔒Alarm it - Consider a battery-operated shed alarm
🔒Lock it, hide it or mark it

You can find more crime prevention advice on our website: Crime prevention advice | Wiltshire Police