North Yorkshire police and Hertfordshire Constabulary are appealing to the public for information to assist their respective rural crime investigations into two stolen trailers.
According to an official statement, police in North Yorkshire have confirmed they are conducting inquiries into the theft of a “bespoke” trailer from an outbuilding on a rural premises near Malton.
The burglary is said to have occurred sometime between December 12, 2024 and January 3, 2025.
Police are particularly seeking information on individuals selling a 16ft CT166 Ifor Williams trailer, with a hydraulic tilt trailer bed, which, at the time of the theft, was fitted with two parallel runners and four chocks of wood.
They have asked the public to contact North Yorkshire police or alternatively, Crimestoppers, quoting reference number 12250001430, with any relevant information that may propel their investigation.
Meanwhile, Hertfordshire Constabulary are undertaking a separate investigation into the theft of a second trailer, carrying a large crusher machine, from a farm situated on the A507 between Buntingford and Cottered, on the night of December 30.
According to a spokesperson for the constabulary, additional farm equipment was also stolen on the same night, but were subsequently recovered off the A414 near north Weald on January 2, following official enquiries conducted by East Hertfordshire’s rural officers.
Speaking of their ongoing investigations, Sergeant David Miller from the ‘East Herts Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team’, said: “Agricultural theft has a huge financial impact on our hardworking farmers and rural businesses.
“Work is now continuing to trace the second trailer and the crusher machine. If you think you may have seen this machine being transported anywhere since Monday, please contact us, especially if you have any dash cam footage.
“Our proactive patrols continue and I’d like to take this opportunity to remind people to please remain vigilant while out and about in rural areas and report any suspicious activity to police.
“We’d rather attend and find that everything is in order, than miss an opportunity to catch a potential criminal in the act,” Miller added.
