Category: Farm Theft

Feature Article in Dorset Echo – FARMERS WARNED TO REVIEW SECURITY OVER SPATE OF QUAD BIKE THEFTS

April 10, 2019

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/17484748.farmers-warned-to-review-security-over-spate-of-quad-bike-thefts/ Dorset Police is encouraging farmers to review the security of their vehicles after seeing a rise in quad bike thefts this time last year. A spokesman from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said: “In 2018 we had a rise in quad bike thefts during March and April. “What is your security arrangement like … More Feature Article in Dorset Echo – FARMERS WARNED TO REVIEW SECURITY OVER SPATE OF QUAD BIKE THEFTS

Feature Article in Farmers Weekly – STOLEN TRACTOR WORTH £150K RECOVERED NEAR PORT

February 26, 2019

Source: https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/stolen-tractor-worth-150k-recovered-near-port Police have recovered a tractor stolen worth about £150,000 in Southampton, Hampshire. The tractor – a Fendt 720 – was stolen from a farm in Sussex, according to Hampshire Police. It is understood the tractor may have been destined for the port to be sold abroad on the black market. Image © Hampshire … More Feature Article in Farmers Weekly – STOLEN TRACTOR WORTH £150K RECOVERED NEAR PORT

Feature Article in Farmers Weekly – 9 TIPS TO COMBAT FARM THEFT DURING DARKER NIGHTS

February 25, 2019

Source: https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/9-tips-combat-farm-theft-darker-nights As the nights draw in following the end of British Summer Time, farmers are advised to ramp up security to deter rural thieves. See also: Video – farmers’ top tips to fight rural crime According to NFU Mutual, rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.4m in 2017 – and this figure is … More Feature Article in Farmers Weekly – 9 TIPS TO COMBAT FARM THEFT DURING DARKER NIGHTS

THE OFFICIAL CESAR SCHEME RECOVERS STOLEN MACHINES

February 13, 2019

The Construction Equipment Association’s official CESAR Scheme, powered by Datatag technologies, has proven itself once again – recently helping in the recovery of a stolen Thwaites dumper and JCB roller. The recoveries were made after a prospective buyer in the Cheshire area became suspicious of the cheap price tag. Contacting the Datatag 24/7 call centre, … More THE OFFICIAL CESAR SCHEME RECOVERS STOLEN MACHINES

CROSS BORDER OPERATION

January 24, 2019

In a recent joint cross border operation including forces from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex alongside HMRC Fuel Division, Border Immigration Officers and Trading Standards, Datatag Police Liaison Manager Vince Wise helped demonstrate the simplicity of vehicle identification using the plant industry’s own official security marking system called CESAR. Vince said: “We’ve had an incredible few … More CROSS BORDER OPERATION

CESAR TRAINING GOES GLOBAL

January 22, 2019

Datatag’s Nick Mayell delivers Heavy Equipment Masterclasses to Police Officers across the UK and around the globe. He is arguably the world’s leading expert in heavy plant identification and as such his knowledge is in great demand. Recently it was shared with African Police forces as part of Interpol’s Formatrain Project. Police officers from many … More CESAR TRAINING GOES GLOBAL

QUICK TRAILER RECOVERY

January 14, 2019

Whilst attending a Security Event at a cattle market in Hereford, Datatag’s Nick Mayell took the opportunity to take a quick walk around the car park and check the trailers which were parked up. It wasn’t a surprise for him that in less than ten minutes he had identified, from tell tale signs, a suspect … More QUICK TRAILER RECOVERY

THE OFFICIAL CESAR SCHEME IS SET TO RETURN TO LAMMA IN 2019

January 9, 2019

Long standing exhibitors at LAMMA, Datatag ID Ltd, who provide the technology behind the CESAR Scheme, will return to LAMMA on January 8th and 9th. The show is held at the NEC Birmingham for the first time and is the UK’S largest agricultural trade show and attracts over 850 exhibitor’s each year. The 2019 show … More THE OFFICIAL CESAR SCHEME IS SET TO RETURN TO LAMMA IN 2019

Feature Article in Bournemouth Daily Echo – 19 QUAD BIKES WERE STOLEN FROM RURAL PREMISES IN DORSET LAST YEAR

October 16, 2018

Source: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk By Sarah Cartlidge A TOTAL of 19 quad bikes were stolen from rural premises in Dorset last year. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said there was a rise in quad bike thefts in May and August. Now police have issued advice to help residents secure their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles … More Feature Article in Bournemouth Daily Echo – 19 QUAD BIKES WERE STOLEN FROM RURAL PREMISES IN DORSET LAST YEAR