Police Recover Stolen Farm Machinery Worth £100k

Leicestershire Police have recovered stolen farm machinery worth nearly £100,000, with the help of the farming community.

An investigation was launched following thefts from farms between May and July this year and on Friday officers from Market Harborough police station were involved in executing two warrants in the West Midlands.

A Police spokesperson said: “Officers from Leicestershire Police are working alongside colleagues from other forces following a spate of thefts across several force areas between 10 May and 15 July this year.

“Officers from Leicestershire Police are investigating two incidents where high-value GPS tracking equipment was stolen from farm machinery.

“This included visits to neighbouring force areas on Friday.

“While no arrests were made and no equipment was recovered, to date property worth close to £100,000 has been recovered with support from the local farming community.

“Enquiries are continuing.”