£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.

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :Police

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE