📢 Police Appeal to Rural Communities: Recent Thefts of 4x4 Vehicles

📢 Police Appeal to Rural Communities: Recent Thefts of 4x4 Vehicles

Dear Residents,

Local officers are issuing an urgent appeal to rural communities following a recent increase in the theft of motor vehicles—particularly 4x4s—which we believe are being targeted for use in hare coursing and other rural crime.

We are asking residents, farmers, and landowners to remain vigilant and to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles. Offenders are actively seeking high-powered 4x4 models that can be used off-road, often moving quickly between districts and across county borders.

What You Can Do

Secure vehicles in locked buildings wherever possible.

Use steering locks, wheel clamps, immobilisers, and other visible deterrents.

Consider installing tracking devices, CCTV, motion-activated lighting, or alarm systems.

Keep keys out of sight and away from external doors.

Report any suspicious activity—such as unknown vehicles scouting the area—to police immediately.

Information We Need

If you have witnessed suspicious behaviour, noticed unusual vehicle movements, or have any information about recent thefts or hare coursing activity, please contact us. Even small details can help us build intelligence and identify offenders.

📞 Report non-emergencies: 101

🚨 In an emergency or if a crime is in progress: 999

📧 You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers.

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Message Sent By
Lukasz Kolasinski
(Police, PCSO, Warminster NPT)