Expensive surveying equipment stolen from Landford

Thursday, 11 July 2024 06:05

By Andy Munns

Wiltshire Police are seeking our help after a high-value piece of surveying equipment was stolen from a site in Landford.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said, "Between midnight on July 1st and midnight on July 5th, an IDIG 2D Excavator Guidance System was stolen from a farm in New Road.

"The system has NASCO LOAD INDICATORS red sticker fastened to the screen and scratch marks where it has been hit off the digger arms whilst being stolen.

"We are keen to hear from anyone with information, including dash cam footage or anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area during the time frame mentioned.

"If you can help, call 191 and quote crime reference number 54240080277. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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