Police have launched an appeal for information after farm vehicles were stolen from properties in Welshpool and Caersws this week.

Dyfed Powys Police say sometime between Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18, a red R reg Landrover Freelander, silver Polaris quad bike and a blue Ivor Williams HB505 horse trailer were stolen from a farm in the Forden area, near Welshpool.

A red 2018 model Honda Foreman TRX500 quad was also stolen from within a farm building in the Clatter area, between Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19.

PC Charlie Jones, of the Powys Rural Crime Team, said: “We are keen to encourage members of the public to report any suspicious incidents immediately.

“Powys is a large county, and we rely on members of the public to inform us of what is happening in our area.

“Don’t hesitate to contact us – even if a report does not need an immediate response, every piece of information helps officers build up a bigger picture and could prove vital in bringing criminals to justice.”

Anyone with information about these thefts, or who would like advice on keeping equipment and vehicles secure, should call 101 and ask to speak to the Rural Crime Team

The Police have also offered the following advice to avoid thefts of farm machinery:

• Take colour photographs of all your quad bikes; from the front, side and behind.

• Photographs should include serial/chassis number, model numbers and distinguishing features

• All quads should be marked with your postcode followed by letters of your farm name or initials

• Consider installing / using a tracking device

• Remove keys from the vehicle and store keys separately

• Immobilize your quad and store in a secure locked building

• Consider using ground anchor plates and / or wheel clamps

• Avoid leaving quads in isolated locations when not in use

• Consider installing CCTV and building alarms where possible

• Record any suspicious vehicles visiting your property and phone police

• Consider changing your daily routines, so as not to be predictable to criminals