Agricultural, Plant & Machinery Theft-Crime Prevention Advice

Agricultural, Plant & Machinery Theft-Crime Prevention Advice

The theft of agricultural machinery and plant equipment is a considerable problem and is sometimes the result of organised crime. Please see below some information to consider to reduce your risk against rural crime.

General Advice

(TER – The Equipment Register)

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Quads

Always keep tools and small machinery out of sight and locked away. If possible, in a lockable building.

Remove keys and keep them safe.

Take part in the ‘CESAR’ Scheme (CESAR - The Construction and Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme)

Fit trackers and immobilisers to tractors, ATVs, and quads

Accurately record your vehicle and machinery VIN, engine, chassis numbers. Take photos of equipment especially if it has any unusual marks or features. Keep this property list safe.

Join local social media groups to self-circulate any suspicious sightings of vehicles and people in your area.

Trailers

Use lock and clamps. There are a variety of locks on the market which may be suitable for your type of trailer Tongue lock, Hitch lock, Chock lock, Wheel locks and Wheel Clamps

Keep trailers parked out of sight where possible.

Trailers may be suitable for GPS tracking devices.

Install a vibration alarm.

Remove the ball mount from the receiver hitch when the trailers uncoupled.

Chaining them to a hitch or frame secured to the ground or the strong fabric of the building.

Farmers and members of the public should be vigilant in the countryside reporting any suspicious activity to the Police, noting vehicle details and descriptions. Notify the police using ‘999’ if you suspect an offence is being committed.

If you have any information regarding rural crime such as Farm Machinery, Agri Plant & Agri Vehicle theft report online at Home | Devon & Cornwall Police, call 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

‘Tackling Rural Crime Together’

Thank you.

PC 17015 ORCHARD (Rural Affairs Team)

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