High value electrical items stolen from farm vehicles in Breckland

Farmers are being urged to beware

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 5th Nov 2020

A number of electrical items including high value satellite viewing screens have been stolen from farm vehicles in the Breckland area.

The first incident happened between approximately 10.55pm and 11.05pm on Wednesday 28 October when viewing screens were stolen from inside two tractors parked in the grounds of a farm on Sandy Lane in the Rocklands, Thetford. (36/76391/20)

Suspect(s) also targeted a farm on Stalland Common in Great Ellingham later that evening between approximately 11.15pm and 11.25pm when a satellite receiver screen was stolen from inside a parked tractor. (36/76375/20)

Another farm on West Carr Road in Attleborough was targeted when viewing screens were removed from four farm vehicles. The incident happened between approximately 12.50am and 1am in the early hours of last Thursday morning (29 October) (36/76343/20)

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incidents or has any information concerning them to come forward. They are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the areas during the times stated.

Anyone with information should contact PC Chris Newbery at Thetford Police Station on 101 or via email: Christian.Newbery@norfolk.pnn.police.uk quoting the relevant crime reference number.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 55111.