Power tools stolen from farms near Salisbury

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 11:08

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after two farms were burgled over the weekend.

In a statement, police said, "Suspects forced entry to a farm in Whiteparish and stole several power tools at 10.23pm on Saturday (04/01).

"Shortly afterwards, at 10.45pm, a silver Land Rover Freelander was seen leaving D&J Hayward Farm in Landford.

"The occupants had stolen power tools to the value of £1,800 and verbally abused the landowner on their exit.

"A white Renault panel van, which had been stolen from the farm, was then seen exiting onto the A36 Southampton Road.

"Officers investigating these thefts would like to speak with anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in these areas at the times stated above.

"If you saw anything or have CCTV/dashcam footage that covers the Whiteparish incident area, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 54250001310.

"For information relating to the Landford incident, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 54250001293."

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