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Please see below for the latest Farm Watch updates from around the county.
Issue Date 11 May 2012
Stolen Toyota Hylux
A white Toyota Hylux was stolen overnight from a property on Buckham Hill, Uckfield. The vehicle was later found on farmland in Ketches Lane, Sheffield Park, with its engine missing. It is believed that a farm building had been used by thieves to remove the engine. Please be aware of any suspicious activity especially if you have remote farm buildings. Serials 0408 and 0178 of 10/05/2012 refer.
Stolen Mitsubishi L200 van
Overnight between 09 - 10 May a green and silver Mitsubishi L200 van was stolen from outside a property in Isfield. Serial 0198 of 10/05/2012 refers.
Stolen Toyota Hylux
Overnight between 08 - 09 May a white Toyota Hylux was stolen from outside a property on Hurstwood Road, Buxted. Serial 0127 of 09/05/2012 refers.
Theft from workshop
Sometime between 04 - 07 May a workshop at a property in Wenbans Lane, Wadhurst, was entered and a 6ft Kawasaki hedge cutter and 16" Husqvarna chain saw were taken. Serial 1033 of 07/05/2012 refers.
Theft of horse feed
Sometime between 05 - 06 May farm buildings at a property in Duddleswell, Nutley, was broken into and a bag of sugar beet taken. Other food was thrown on the floor. Serial 0569 of 06/05/2012 refers.
Theft from shed
Overnight between 04 - 05 May a shed at a property on Ruston Bridge Road, Fletching, was broken into. A cement mixer, old cooker and wire were all taken. Approximately three weeks ago a generator was stolen from the same building. Serial 0874 of 05/05/2012 refers.
Theft of heating oil
Sometime since 29 March oil was taken from a storage tank on a farmyard in Steep Road, Crowborough. A neighbouring property also in Steep Road had approximately 500ltr of oil stolen between 1 - 30 March. Serial 1037 of 04/05/2012 refers.
Issue date 8 May 2012
Suspect vehicle seen in numerous locations
Please report any sightings of a dark coloured Mitsubishi L200
index DA06VTU if you deem the circumstances to be suspicious. The
vehicle has been seen in the Midhurst, Bepton, Milland and Liphook
areas over the bank holiday weekend and is believed to be connected
to overnight crime.
We are aware of the owners so we are interested in reports where
you feel the occupants may be about to commit crime, any sightings
during the hours of darkness are especially important.
Issue date 6 May 2012
Suspect vehicle Land Rover Discovery M173
GAP
If you see this vehicle - Land Rover Discovery - M173GAP - black in
colour - Please contact police on 101 and quote Sussex Police ref
0218 of the 23/03/2012. PCSO Sylfan Hammond.
Issue date 03 May 2012
Vehicle thefts
There have been a number of burglaries recently where intruders have broken into properties and taken vehicle keys before stealing the vehicles themselves. There seems to be a particular issue around high value German cars incluidng BMW and Mercedes vehciles. This is happening across Kent and Sussex and there have now been two thefts in Wealden. We would advise you to make sure all windows and doors are locked securely. If you have dead locks, ensure these are used. Don't levee your door on the latch. Keep car keys hidden away, do not leave them on display. Consider locking vehicles in a garage if possible. If you see anyone acting suspiciousky, call 101.
Theft from outbuilding
Sometime between 30 April and 2 May a property in Duddleswell, Nutley, had an insecure building entered. Golf clubs and two electric trolleys have been taken. Serial 0987 of 02/05/2012 refers.
Theft from shed
Sometime between 20-30 April a garden shed at a property on Catt Street, Hartfield, has been broken into. Ladders, a lawnmower, a power washer and a hedge trimmer have been taken. Serial 1551 of 30/04/2012 refers.
Thank you from Wealden Police
We would just like to thank you for some excellent information that was passed onto us which resulted in the arrest of a number of people for various offences. We need you to be vigilant in your area. Let us know if you see something that you believe to be suspicious. If it makes you think twice its probably not right.
A member of the public recently called us after seeing suspicious behaviour. A male they didn't recognise was leaving a property. This rsulted in the arrest of the male, and the subsequent charge for a number of burglaries.
On a second occasion a member of the public called us after seeing two males that appeared to be acting suspiciously. Police attended and the two males were arrested after a search discovered tools used to possibly break into a property. The subsequent search of their home uncovered a number of items possibly taken from other burglaries.
Well done and thank you for continuing to support us in making Weladen an even safer place to live. Call our non emergency number 101, or if an offence is in progress call 999.
Issue date 30 April 2012
Burglary
Sometime between 26 - 30 April a property on Steel Lane, Framfield, was broken into. It is unknown what has been taken at this time. Serial 0245 of 30/04/2012 refers.
Shed break
Sometime between 28 - 29 April a shed at a property in Colemans Hatch, Hartfield was broken into and an attempt was made to steal a ride on mower and other items. Serial 0727 of 29/04/2012 refers.
Burglary
Sometime during the day on 27 April a property on Hawkhurst Lane, East Hoathly as broken into. Serial 1198 of 27/04/2012 refers.
Burglary
Sometime between 20 - 26 April a property on East Street, Mayfield, was broken into. Jewellery and tools have been taken. Serial 1030 of 26/04/2012 refers.
Burglary
Sometime around 24 April a property in Little Horsted was broken into with jewellery taken. Serial 1280 of 24/04/2012 refers.
Theft from garage
Sometime between 21 - 22 April a garage was broken into a property on Palesgate Lane, Crowborough and a mini motorcycle has been taken. Serial 1163 of 24/04/2012 refers.
Theft of fuel
Sometime between 01 - 20 April diesel has been siphoned on three occassions from the farm machinery at a property on Perrymans Lane, High Hurstwood. Serial 0817 of 23/04/2012 refers.
As you will see from the above reports North Wealden is suffering a number of burglaries in recent weeks. Please ensure that if you are away from your property you leave it secure, ensuring all doors and windows are closed and locked where possible. It is also advisable to not have valuables visible from windows.
Issue date 26 April 2012
Colgate and Faygate burglaries
Following a number of burglaries at remote properties which have occurred in the Colgate and Faygate areas over the last couple of days, police are appealing for any witnesses. Did you see or hear anything suspicious? If so please contact PC Walker CW086 on 101 and quote reference 1223 of 23/04/2012. Please ensure you have adequate security on your property and outbuildings, if you require further advice please contact PCSO Tracy Bicknell on 07748402415 or e-mail tracy.bicknell@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Issue date 25 April 2012
Theft from Stanmer Organics
A shed has been broken into at Fork & Diggit, Stanmer Organics. This is believed to have occured sometime between 18:00 on April 21 and 06:40 on April 22. A trolley was taken along with a quantity of concrete blocks kept near the Earthship.
Issue date 24 April 2012
Overnight 17/18 April a horse-drawn wedding carriage, a yellow wheeled racing carriage and a large Ifor Williams trailer were stolen from land in Amberley (3 miles north of Arundel). The wedding carriage above however now has burgundy colour seats as they were changed. Only the back brake worked and the front cylinder had been taken off.
As yet I am not aware of any chassis numbers or the model type and colour of the Ifor Williams trailer.
If you have any information please call the Sussex Police non-emergency number 101.
The crime number is WH2/022092/12
Issue date 23 April 2012
Box of tack items found
On April 14 a grey storage container full of horse riding and small tack equipment has been found tucked away behind a bank in Hadlow Down. If anyone has any knowledge of who this may belong too or has had a grey stroage box stolen please contact PCSO James Gillies at Uckfield Police Station, 07787685764, james.gillies@sussex.pnn.police.uk Serial 0454 of 14/04/2012 refers.
Theft from shed
Sometime between 19 - 29 March, a garden shed at a property onMiddle Road, Bells Yew Green was entered and a Sthil chainsaw, Sthil hedge trimmer and a disc cutter have been taken. Serial 0598 of20/04/2012refers.
Damage to door furniture
Sometime between15:00 - 17:30on 18 April the back door of a property onLewes Road, Forest Row has been forced breaking the lock, nothing appears to have been taken. Serial 1381 of18/04/2012refers.
Tile thrown through kitchen window
Sometime between 09:45 - 18:45 on 18 April a property on Forge Road, Groombridge has had a tile thrown through the kitchen windows and items from the window sill area have been found outside, believed no entry gained Serial 1266 of 18/04/2012 refers.
Selling tools
At around14:30on 16 April a white transit van was seen on a farm in Chuck Hatch, Hartfield. The driver advised he was selling tools. Male described a Northern European, possibly Polish, mid to late 40's wearing a grey zippy jumper also with a young boy in the van. Van and occupants were also seen in Steep Road, Crowborough again trying to sell tools from the back on their van, the van has an Irish number plate on it Serials 1433 & 1388, 0848 of 16/04/2012 refers.
Theft from workshop
Sometime between 4 - 16 April a workshop at a property onStocklands Lane, Hadlow Down has been broken into and copper tubing has been taken Serial 0273 of16/04/12refers.
Theft from trailer
Sometime overnight between 15 - 16 April 6 x rear light covers and a partition from the inside of a pony trailer have been taken from a property in South Farm Lane, Groombridge. Serial 1506 of16/04/2012refers.
Suspicious males
On 16 April a "W" registration blue Daewoo was seen in Halland on private driveways and looking into other properties, two males have been seen with the vehicle, the driver has been described as large build with bad teeth Serials 0438 & 0602, of16/04/2012refers.
Burglary
On 14 April a property onFrant Road, Frant was broken into and items have been taken. Serial 1624 of 14/04/2012refers.
Theft of trailer
Between 4 - 6 April an insecure wooded based trailer on a metal frame has been stolen from a property onHartfield Road, Forest Row. Serial 0638 of13/04/2012refers.
Issue date 18 April 2012
Catalytic converter thefts
Mid Sussex District is currently suffering a series of catalytic converter thefts. It's thought that the scrap value is in the platinum, palladium and rhodium metals contained within them. They are more valuable if it is the vehicles original one. The bigger the catlaytic converter the more valuable it is. Of the seven recent thefts in Burgess Hill, five have been various vans and the other two have been large vehicles (Ford Ranger and Suzuki Vitara). Vulnerable vehicles appear to be those that have a higher ground clearance so making it easier to remove the exhaust. Vulnerable premises in particular are van hire yeards and industrial estates but large domestic vehciles are also at risk.
Issue date 12 April 2012
Suspicious vehicle
At around 09:30 on 12/04/12 a green "N" registration BMW estate
vehicle was seen on a private driveway in Withyham, when occupants
where challenged and asked to leave they advised "they were just
looking". First male described as approx 30yrs, overweight and
wearing a mauve polo shirt with an Irish accent, second male
described as 65 - 70yrs Serial 0329, 12/04/2012 refers
Suspicious vehicle
A white and red Ford Transit W716 PLL has again been seen on
private land at a property in Station Road, Withyham. Serial 1199,
09/04/2012 refers
Theft from barn
Between 3 - 4 April a barn on Barn Lane, Framfield was entered and
2 x sets of wheels and tyres for a landrover have been stolen.
Serial 0735, 07/04/2012
Theft of Land Rover
Overnight between 6 -7 April a white cab landrover with an
aluminium back was stolen from a property on Streele Lane,
Framfield. Serial 0276, 07/04/2012 refers
Theft of trailer
Sometime overnight between 5 - 6 April a fence has been cut and a
trailer taken from a field in the Sheffield Park area, trailer
described as 10ft long, 5ft wide, 3ft deep with wood panelling and
a blue metal frame. Serial 0606, 06/04/2012 refers