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Francis Jones • Jun 12, 2020

Keep your farm equipment safe and secure

The Quad Bike has become as essential to rural farms as a tractor. It's a versatile 'go anywhere' vehicle that can cope with most terrains and inhospitable weather. Costing upwards of £7,000 plus all the accessories its value is far greater than its cost, and it's increasingly attractive to thieves. Sparta Security are specialists in Rural Security where we can employ covert surveillance equipment and alarms to protect outbuildings and remote storage sites

Cumbria Constabulary Assistant Chief Constable Andy Slattery said:

“Quad bike thefts have increased in the county and it is a similar picture across the country. We all have a responsibility that Cumbria doesn’t become an easy target for criminals.

“Often when the police become involved it is too late. We would urge everyone in rural communities to make it as difficult as possible for the thieves.

“As a bare minimum all farmers should ensure that the keys are removed and overnight your quad bike is in a locked shed. Where possible all the available options should be explored around marking and our PCSOs are trained to provide you with the information about the available marking schemes.

“Where trackers are fitted it is a significant help to the police investigation. Recently, where a tracker has been fitted it has resulted in two arrests.

Inspector Matt Hagen, of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, said:

“With the vast majority of people doing their bit to help stop the spread of coronavirus, it’s almost beyond belief that thieves would continue to prey on rural areas, targeting quad bikes and other high-value equipment.

“Fortunately, here in North Yorkshire, police officers work really closely with our rural communities, and people are used to keeping an eye out for one another. That community spirit, and great relationship between the police and the public, has led to three arrests and two bikes recovered last week.

“With lambing season in full swing, many farmers rely on their quads for their work at this time of year. And with restrictions in place due to coronavirus, it’s more important than ever that farmers can keep working to put food on our tables. So we’ll continue to target thieves who come to North Yorkshire looking to steal quads, and I’d ask people to continue to contact us with information about suspicious activity."

How can I secure ATVs and quad bikes?

The police have given farmers and landowners tip of how to better secure farm machinery:

• Always leave your vehicle locked and alarmed if possible

• Consider fitting an after-market approved immobiliser

• Park in a locked garage or other secure area if you have one, or in a well-lit open space if not

• Never leave the vehicle’s keys in the ignition, in the same outbuilding as the vehicle, or near your front door inside your home

• Be vigilant when using your vehicle for anyone taking an interest in it.

• Consider fitting a transponder-based security marking system and tracker device

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