West Mercia Police officers are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen from a farm in Herefordshire.

The items were stolen in two separate incidents at a farm in Pontrilas. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“We are investigating two thefts which occurred at a local farm in Pontrilas.

“The first theft occurred between the evening of 25th September and the morning 26th September.

“During the first theft, Two excavator buckets were stolen with an estimated value of £3000

“The second theft occurred between evening of 28th September and the morning of 29th September.

“During the second theft, a range of power tools were stolen.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

“If you have information this please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00326_I_26092022. 

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team have attended and have issued Smartwater. You can see more information about smartwater by visiting, https://www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-john-campion-is-calling-on-more-areas-to-sign-up-to-smartwater/ 

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together.”