Officers are reminding rural business owners to take steps to secure tools and equipment against thieves following a burglary near Ashford

Grace Turner

Published: 3:16 pm April 3, 2023

Updated: 10:11 am October 8, 2025

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The incident is reported to have taken place in the Bilsington area, between 11.30pm on Friday 31 March and 7am the following morning.

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An outbuilding was broken into, as well as a vehicle parked nearby, and items including chainsaws, harnesses, climbing equipment and other tools were stolen.

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