Tracker leads Police to recover £7,000 quad bike stolen from Glaisdale farm
A quad bike and trailer worth approximately £7,000 have been recovered after being stolen from a farm in Glaisdale, Whitby.
The quad, which was fitted with a tracker, triggered an alert from the security company shortly after the theft which occurred at around 4am yesterday (February 4).
The signal showed it had been taken to Eston, Cleveland, where officers across the border were able to locate and recover it. The trailer was found separately on Green Lane, Danby.
The suspects are believed to have used a drill to remove screws from the lock to gain access to the yard.
A police spokesperson said: “This recovery is a timely reminder of the value of fitting trackers and/or tagging system to items such as quad bikes, sit-on lawn mowers and rotavators which are very are very desirable to thieves, but can significantly increase the chances of a quick recovery if they are stolen.
“Consider making them difficult to remove by shackling them together, or chaining them to a hitch secured to the ground or strong fabric of a building.
“Always lock or immobilise vehicles and equipment when you’re not using them and remove keys from cars, tractors and any other vehicles you leave unattended.
“We’re appealing to anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Glaisdale area at the time of the theft, or who has any information that could assist the investigation, to get in touch.
“You can contact us via email at [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
“Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Quote crime reference 12260021161.”