Vehicles stolen from farm in East Northants village

Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a John Deere Gator vehicle and Ifor Williams trailer from Denford Ash Farm in Denford.

The burglary took place between 8pm on Thursday, September 24, and 8am on Friday, September 25, when the offender/s broke into a secure farm complex and stole the vehicles from a building.

A spokesman for Northants Police said: "The Ifor Williams trailer was later found abandoned near to the village of Hardwick, however the green John Deere Gator vehicle, index number AE12 FSS, has yet to be recovered.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident, who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously near to the farm or who may have been offered a John Deere Gator vehicle for sale in unusual circumstances."

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000504335 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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