West Mercia Police officers have issued a warning to local residents after reports of a suspicious vehicle and outbuilding theft in a Herefordshire village over the weekend.
The incident occurred in the Storridge area of Herefordshire, close to the border with Worcestershire.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:
“Be aware that a small white van, possibly a Vauxhall Combo is linked to an outbuilding theft in the area of Storridge earlier today whereby a western horse saddle was stolen.
“A short time later police received a separate report of a barn break in the Cradley area, but nothing stolen.”
Equipment and tool security can be a particular issue for rural businesses and farms.
To keep your belongings safe:Â
lock equipment away in a secure building or part of a building when not in use
invest in a secure storage toolbox
install a burglar alarm on buildings where equipment is kept
always lock vehicles when left outside and keep the keys in your possession
keep expensive items and vehicles out of sight when not in use
consider using hitch locks, wheel clamps or ground anchors
mark your tools and equipment and register them
keep a record of all valuable items
consider fitting outside security lights
