£16k Yellow Volvo Digger Stolen Overnight in Arundel
A bright yellow Volvo digger vanished without a trace overnight on Thursday, July 15, from The Old Church in The Street, Houghton, Arundel.
Chained and Padlocked – But Still Swiped
The digger was securely chained and padlocked by its owner at the end of the workday. Yet, it was snatched sometime between 4pm on July 15 and 8am the next morning.
Big Machine Means Big Job for Thieves
Valued at around £16,000, this hefty piece of kit isn’t something you can just walk away with. Police say the thieves likely used a trailer to cart it off, making the heist a carefully planned operation.
Police Seek Help to Track Down Stolen Digger
The theft has caused major disruption to ongoing construction work. Officers are urging anyone with information to get in touch immediately. If you’ve spotted the digger or know anything, contact police online or ring 101, quoting reference 0288 of 16/07.