Avon & Somerset Police have issued a warning about thefts in the Exmoor area: We would ask people to be aware that there have been 4 incidents for the Exmoor beat in 3 weeks: 2 thefts of quads, and 2 attempts. These are valuable assets, as is other agriculture plant and machinery & trailers. Please review your security in reference to your machinery and agriculture vehicles. Consider contacting the rural crime team or local Policing team for any advice needed.
In addition, overnight on the 21st-22nd January, unknown offender/s forced entry to an outbuilding located on a farm in the Dulverton area. Once entry was gained, the following tools were stolen from within: 3 chainsaws (Makita, Stihl, Husquvarna); a Dewalt angle grinder, impact wrench and driver; a cordless drill; an SDS drill; a multi tool, plus batteries. If you have any information in relation to this theft, please call 101, quoting – 5225019373.
Wootton Courtenay 