Stolen Quad Bike and Burglary Haul Nabbed in Kent
Police have tracked down a stolen quad bike reported missing from a shed in Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, last Monday. Officers from the Rural Task Force (RTF) used specialist gear to locate the bike in a storage unit on Watling Street, Bean. Alongside it, they discovered a stash of other stolen items.
Raid Uncovers Stolen Goods from Kent and London Burglaries
Investigators believe all the recovered items were stolen during a spate of burglaries across Kent and London. Several owners have already been identified, thanks to ongoing enquiries.
Sergeant Warns: Farm Crime Rampant in Kent, Owners Urged to Protect Property
“At this stage no arrests have been made but we continue to carry out our enquiries and we are still in the process of identifying the owners of these items. Burglary is such an intrusive crime and costly for victims and we are pleased to have recovered this equipment and been able to get some of it back to the rightful owners,” said Sergeant Darren Walshaw of the RTF.
Kent’s abundance of farms and smallholdings makes it a target for criminals hunting high-value gear like tractors, quad bikes, and horse boxes. Sergeant Walshaw urged owners to clearly mark their property to speed up recovery if theft occurs.
“My team regularly provides farmers and business owners with advice on safeguarding their equipment. We also deal with wildlife offences and fly-tipping,” he added.
Stay Informed and Report Suspicious Activity
For more support in rural crime prevention or to report a crime, visit the Kent Police Rural Crime page.
