The theft of agricultural machinery and plant equipment is a considerable problem and is sometimes the result of organised crime.
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The theft of agricultural machinery and plant equipment is a considerable problem and is sometimes the result of organised crime. Prevention is one of our greatest tools to fight theft. We can reduce the risk of theft by thinking about how we look after equipment. Please find some information to consider for reducing your risk and should the worst happen give you the best opportunity to reunite you with your property. General Advice Keep a record of serial numbers and model details, take photos of equipment especially if it has any unusual marks or features. Keep this property list safe. Register your equipment with the free national property register – Immobilise (The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More...) and The Equipment Register (TER) (TER – The Equipment Register) Use metal engravers to mark tools, vehicles, and equipment. You can use any kind of mark on your property to make it unique. A common method is to mark with your postcode followed by the first two letters of your farm or business. Property marking now includes Forensic Marking – For Secured by Design approved property and asset marking/registration products, go to the accredited product search on the Secured by Design website (Secured by Design - Crime Prevention & Security Advice) Always keep tools and small machinery out of sight and locked away. If possible, in a lockable building. Remove keys and keep them safe. Take part in the ‘CESAR’ Scheme (CESAR - The Construction and Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme) Fit trackers and immobilisers to tractors, ATVs, and quads Join Devon and Cornwall Police Community Alert to receive information about crime and appeals and the Police/Trading Standards Farm No Cold Caller Scheme. Join local social media groups to self-circulate any suspicious sightings of vehicles and people in your area. If your property is stolen and is identifiable you may be able to search social media and online sales to see if the property has been offered for sale. If you see your property for sale, take a screenshot of the advertisement (including seller details) and let the police know quoting your crime reference number. Trailers Visual deterrents can be a good way to make thieves move on. Use lock and clamps. There are a variety of locks on the market which may be suitable for your type of trailer Tongue lock, Hitch lock, Chock lock, Wheel locks and Wheel Clamps Keep trailers parked out of sight where possible. Trailers may be suitable for GPS tracking devices. Install a vibration alarm. Remove the ball mount from the receiver hitch when the trailers uncoupled. Chaining them to a hitch or frame secured to the ground or the strong fabric of the building. Farmers and members of the public should be vigilant in the countryside reporting any suspicious activity to the Police, noting vehicle details and descriptions. Notify the police using 999 if you suspect an offence is being committed. If you have any information regarding rural crime such as Farm Machinery, Agri Plant & Agri Vehicle theft report online at Home | Devon & Cornwall Police, call 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. ‘Tackling Rural Crime Together’ Thank you. PC 17015 ORCHARD (Rural Affairs Team) |
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