Posted: Mon 24th Sep 2018

Warning to farmers and rural communities after increase in 4×4 thefts

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area
This article is old - Published: Monday, Sep 24th, 2018

Farmers and residents who live in rural communities are being warned of an increase in thefts of 4×4 type vehicles.

Police are encouraging the public to ensure that all vehicles are locked and that the keys are kept securely away from the vehicle to avoid and further incidents.

Last week Wrexham.com reported that a Land Rover Defender stolen in Flintshire over the weekend was found on Monday morning in the Wrexham Rural area.

Land Rover Defenders have become a much sought after vehicle for organised criminal gangs to steal.

Latest figures from leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, reveal that claims costs for theft of Defender vehicles have risen 14% since 2016.

Farmers, who rely on the iconic 4×4 to farm and tend to livestock, are finding their vehicles stripped of parts such as bonnets and doors, or stolen altogether as demand from across the globe increases.

Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to police.



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