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It's important to Keep Talking, to anyone, just keep that communication going.
This "cost of living crisis" is getting to all of us, the media are constantly going on about prices rising, bills rising, jobs lost etc. It's all doom and gloom.
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Electric Fence Equipment Stolen
Greetings!
Two electric fence Energizers and various batteries have been stolen from a field in the Dalgety Bay area on Friday 14th October.
One of the Energizer's was the 'Mosquito' Brand
Fife Police - Dalgety Bay. Incident Number: 01170
Remember to put your postcode on all your tack and equipment and ask neighbours/people living near your horse's field to keep their eyes peeled for strange vehicles.
Interested in getting your tack post coded? We can do this for you - please get in touch for more information.
Kind Regards
Fiona Stuart
Co-Ordinator
Greetings!
Two electric fence Energizers and various batteries have been stolen from a field in the Dalgety Bay area on Friday 14th October.
One of the Energizer's was the 'Mosquito' Brand
Fife Police - Dalgety Bay. Incident Number: 01170
Remember to put your postcode on all your tack and equipment and ask neighbours/people living near your horse's field to keep their eyes peeled for strange vehicles.
Interested in getting your tack post coded? We can do this for you - please get in touch for more information.
Kind Regards
Fiona Stuart
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Scotland Horsewatch - November 2011
Horse Shot with Pellets - Strathmiglo, Fife
Greetings!
Incident Reference Number: CF 0248621011 PC Tait, Fife Police
A horse and pony in the Strathmiglo area of Fife have been targeted and shot at with a BB gun. The horse has undegone veterinary treatment to the cost of £1600 and emergency farrier treatment to remove pellets from the horses hooves.
The incident occured between the hours of 5pm on the 28th October and 9am on the 29th October.
The Police think this is an isolated incident, but, as always please do not hesitate to report any suspicious behaviour to Horsewatch Scotland and the Police.
If anyone has any information on this incident, please get in touch with us.
Sincerely,
Fiona Stuart
Horsewatch Scotland
Greetings!
Incident Reference Number: CF 0248621011 PC Tait, Fife Police
A horse and pony in the Strathmiglo area of Fife have been targeted and shot at with a BB gun. The horse has undegone veterinary treatment to the cost of £1600 and emergency farrier treatment to remove pellets from the horses hooves.
The incident occured between the hours of 5pm on the 28th October and 9am on the 29th October.
The Police think this is an isolated incident, but, as always please do not hesitate to report any suspicious behaviour to Horsewatch Scotland and the Police.
If anyone has any information on this incident, please get in touch with us.
Sincerely,
Fiona Stuart
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - November 2011
Stolen Trailer - Lochtyside, Thornton
An Ifor Williams Trailer was stolen on the evening of 16th Nov from the horse fields at Lochtyside Thornton. The gate was locked and and the trailer had a jockey wheel lock fitted but they dragged it along the lane.
It's an Ifor Williams 505 blue and looks quite new. Chassis numbe: SCK40000020359803
Police officer: Paul Stather PC477 Crime File ref:- CF 0262741111.
An Ifor Williams Trailer was stolen on the evening of 16th Nov from the horse fields at Lochtyside Thornton. The gate was locked and and the trailer had a jockey wheel lock fitted but they dragged it along the lane.
It's an Ifor Williams 505 blue and looks quite new. Chassis numbe: SCK40000020359803
Police officer: Paul Stather PC477 Crime File ref:- CF 0262741111.
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - November 2011
Request for Assistance - Tayside Police
Tayside Police have asked for assistance, especially from those who live/keep horses in the Kinnoull Hill/Glencarse Area.
Tayside Police are investigating reports of a suspicious male driving a Silver Vauxhall Astra (or possibly Vectra) in the Balthayock/ Kinfauns area during the afternoon of Saturday 5th November 2011. The male would have travelled cycle route 77 during mid afternoon between Kinnoull Hill and Glencarse,stopping in several lay-bys there.
It is respectfully requested that members with horses kept in these areas keep a look out for any suspicious vehicles matching this description.
If any members were in these areas during Saturday 5th November 2011 and can remember seeing anything suspicious can they please contact Tayside Police on 0300 111 2222 and request details be left for PC Dave Summers, Public Protection Unit, Perth.
Thank you very much for your help
Dave Summers PC9757
Tayside Police
Perth
Tayside Police have asked for assistance, especially from those who live/keep horses in the Kinnoull Hill/Glencarse Area.
Tayside Police are investigating reports of a suspicious male driving a Silver Vauxhall Astra (or possibly Vectra) in the Balthayock/ Kinfauns area during the afternoon of Saturday 5th November 2011. The male would have travelled cycle route 77 during mid afternoon between Kinnoull Hill and Glencarse,stopping in several lay-bys there.
It is respectfully requested that members with horses kept in these areas keep a look out for any suspicious vehicles matching this description.
If any members were in these areas during Saturday 5th November 2011 and can remember seeing anything suspicious can they please contact Tayside Police on 0300 111 2222 and request details be left for PC Dave Summers, Public Protection Unit, Perth.
Thank you very much for your help
Dave Summers PC9757
Tayside Police
Perth
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Scotland Horsewatch - 2012
Tack Theft - Dundee
Greetings!
Crime Reference number CR/705/12
PC Halkerston from the Muirhead Branch, Tayside Police
0300 111 2222
STOLEN FROM BRIDGEFOOT, DUNDEE SOME TIME BETWEEN THE 6TH AND 7TH JANUARY
* FRANK BAINES SADDLE MODEL: REFLEX CLOSE CONTACT, BLACK 17.5" WIDE SERIAL NUMBER ON NEAR SIDE SWEAT FLAP: 3540 SMALL SCRATCH ON CANTLE. ONE HALF BROKEN STIRRUP LEATH
ER WITH FLEXI STIRRUP (BLACK)
* 54" FRANK BAINES GIRTH AND GIRTH EXTENDER. GIRTH HAS SLIGHT MARK WHERE HORSE HAD STOOD ON IT (BLACK)
* JOHN WHITAKER VELVET NUMNAH (RED)
* JOHN WHITAKER SHEEPSKIN SADDLE PAD (BLACK AND CREAM)
* HEATHER MOFFAT SEAT SAVER (BROWN)
* JOHN WHITAKER FLEECE RUG WITH SILVER BINDING 6'9" (PURPLE)
* JOHN WHITAKER FLEECE RUG WITH SILVER BINDING 6'9" (BLACK)
* GFS LEATHER SADDLE 17" MEDIUM/WIDE (BLACK)
* GFS LEATHER SADDLE 16.5" MEDIUM SMALL SCRATCH ON POMMEL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE (BLACK)
* SYNTHETIC SADDLE 15" (BLACK)
* SHEEPSKIN SEAT SAVER (BLACK)
* BARTLE SHEEPSKIN NUMNAH (WHITE)
* APPROX 6-10 OTHER OLD NUMNAH'S
* PONY BRIDLE WITH DIAMANTE BROWBAND (BLACK)
* COB BRIDLE WITH PINK PIPING AND PINK DIAMANTE'S ON BROWBAND (BLACK)
* GPA RIDING HAT WITH SCOTLAND FLAG ON FRONT SOME SMALL TEARS ON VELVET, SIZE 6 7/8 (BLUE VELVET)
* VARIOUS OTHER HATS, (HARRY HALL, TOGGI) IN VARIOUS SIZES (BLACK AND GREY)
* OLD HEAD COLLARS AND LEADROPES WHICH WERE OF NO USE TO ANYONE, ONE BEING A RED AND WHITE HORSEWARE HEADCOLLAR WITH MATCHING LEADROPE
* HIND WOOFWEAR SCHOOLING BOOTS (BLACK)
* SMALL GAS COOKER AND HEATER
* BROKEN TOOL BOX INCLUDING RUSTY TOOLS SUCH AS FENCE CUTTERS AND HOOF CLENCH
* 3 OTHER LEATHER GIRTHS (BLACK)
* 3 SETS OF STIRRUP LEATHERS AND STIRRUP IRONS (ONE SET WITH PINK REFLECTIVE STRIPS ATTACHED) (BLACK LEATHERS)
Greetings!
Crime Reference number CR/705/12
PC Halkerston from the Muirhead Branch, Tayside Police
0300 111 2222
STOLEN FROM BRIDGEFOOT, DUNDEE SOME TIME BETWEEN THE 6TH AND 7TH JANUARY
* FRANK BAINES SADDLE MODEL: REFLEX CLOSE CONTACT, BLACK 17.5" WIDE SERIAL NUMBER ON NEAR SIDE SWEAT FLAP: 3540 SMALL SCRATCH ON CANTLE. ONE HALF BROKEN STIRRUP LEATH
ER WITH FLEXI STIRRUP (BLACK)
* 54" FRANK BAINES GIRTH AND GIRTH EXTENDER. GIRTH HAS SLIGHT MARK WHERE HORSE HAD STOOD ON IT (BLACK)
* JOHN WHITAKER VELVET NUMNAH (RED)
* JOHN WHITAKER SHEEPSKIN SADDLE PAD (BLACK AND CREAM)
* HEATHER MOFFAT SEAT SAVER (BROWN)
* JOHN WHITAKER FLEECE RUG WITH SILVER BINDING 6'9" (PURPLE)
* JOHN WHITAKER FLEECE RUG WITH SILVER BINDING 6'9" (BLACK)
* GFS LEATHER SADDLE 17" MEDIUM/WIDE (BLACK)
* GFS LEATHER SADDLE 16.5" MEDIUM SMALL SCRATCH ON POMMEL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE (BLACK)
* SYNTHETIC SADDLE 15" (BLACK)
* SHEEPSKIN SEAT SAVER (BLACK)
* BARTLE SHEEPSKIN NUMNAH (WHITE)
* APPROX 6-10 OTHER OLD NUMNAH'S
* PONY BRIDLE WITH DIAMANTE BROWBAND (BLACK)
* COB BRIDLE WITH PINK PIPING AND PINK DIAMANTE'S ON BROWBAND (BLACK)
* GPA RIDING HAT WITH SCOTLAND FLAG ON FRONT SOME SMALL TEARS ON VELVET, SIZE 6 7/8 (BLUE VELVET)
* VARIOUS OTHER HATS, (HARRY HALL, TOGGI) IN VARIOUS SIZES (BLACK AND GREY)
* OLD HEAD COLLARS AND LEADROPES WHICH WERE OF NO USE TO ANYONE, ONE BEING A RED AND WHITE HORSEWARE HEADCOLLAR WITH MATCHING LEADROPE
* HIND WOOFWEAR SCHOOLING BOOTS (BLACK)
* SMALL GAS COOKER AND HEATER
* BROKEN TOOL BOX INCLUDING RUSTY TOOLS SUCH AS FENCE CUTTERS AND HOOF CLENCH
* 3 OTHER LEATHER GIRTHS (BLACK)
* 3 SETS OF STIRRUP LEATHERS AND STIRRUP IRONS (ONE SET WITH PINK REFLECTIVE STRIPS ATTACHED) (BLACK LEATHERS)
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Stolen Tack recovered
Good News!
The long list of tack which was stolen from Bridgefoot Dundee has been recovered.
Crime Reference number CR/705/12
Good News!
The long list of tack which was stolen from Bridgefoot Dundee has been recovered.
Crime Reference number CR/705/12
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - 2012
"Rugs stolen from kilwinning area (Ayrshire)
Some time overnight on Friday 20th/21st january. 3 combo rugs were removed from the horses backs whilst they were stabled. All rugs were combos, the thieves did not bother with standard necks or under rugs. 1 x Rambo supreme 6ft missing chest strap, 1 x Fal Viking, zip neck in red 5.9 and 1 navy harlequinn with rip on bum - all were v dirty!
Incident no: UA 07410112"
Some time overnight on Friday 20th/21st january. 3 combo rugs were removed from the horses backs whilst they were stabled. All rugs were combos, the thieves did not bother with standard necks or under rugs. 1 x Rambo supreme 6ft missing chest strap, 1 x Fal Viking, zip neck in red 5.9 and 1 navy harlequinn with rip on bum - all were v dirty!
Incident no: UA 07410112"
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - 2012
Horsebox and Trailer Thefts
Theft of Horse Transporter - Dornock, Annan Dumfriesshire
Police are investigating the theft of a red coloured Eurocargo custom made horse box, registration number T 588 KBV. The vehicle was stolen from Priestholm Farm, Dornock, sometime overnight Saturday 2/Sunday 3 June 2012.
Owner on holiday so no pictures.
Incident number 029 184 0612 Case Officer: PC James Kirkpatrick at Annan Station
STOLEN-IW0083418 red ifor williams HB506. from paisley area tuesday night, this trailer has been marked with infra red pen with the owners details if u have any info please contact the owner Sharon on 07930143214 or Horsewatch Scotland.
Incident Number GC 000 30612
STOLEN from Dysart, Fife between 9pm 13/06/12 and 8pm 14/06/12 it is a green Ifor Williams 505R about 10 yrs old but in good condition.
The back two bars are missing from it as I had removed these and there is a sticker on the back of the ramp of someone jumping with the word hunter under it.
Incident number is FIFE-20120615-0215
The reporting officer is PC374 Andrew Brown from Kirkcaldy Police Station
Theft of Horse Transporter - Dornock, Annan Dumfriesshire
Police are investigating the theft of a red coloured Eurocargo custom made horse box, registration number T 588 KBV. The vehicle was stolen from Priestholm Farm, Dornock, sometime overnight Saturday 2/Sunday 3 June 2012.
Owner on holiday so no pictures.
Incident number 029 184 0612 Case Officer: PC James Kirkpatrick at Annan Station
STOLEN-IW0083418 red ifor williams HB506. from paisley area tuesday night, this trailer has been marked with infra red pen with the owners details if u have any info please contact the owner Sharon on 07930143214 or Horsewatch Scotland.
Incident Number GC 000 30612
STOLEN from Dysart, Fife between 9pm 13/06/12 and 8pm 14/06/12 it is a green Ifor Williams 505R about 10 yrs old but in good condition.
The back two bars are missing from it as I had removed these and there is a sticker on the back of the ramp of someone jumping with the word hunter under it.
Incident number is FIFE-20120615-0215
The reporting officer is PC374 Andrew Brown from Kirkcaldy Police Station
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - 2012
17 July 2012
Trailer Thefts
A recent trend is for trailers to be stolen to transport scrap metal, and when disposing of the metal the trailer is cut into metal chips all potentially within 24 hrs of the theft.
Please ensure that suitable steps are taken to secure trailers when not in use and preferably out of view in a secure building. Consideration should be given where possible to fitting steel shrouds around areas where padlocks are used limiting access for cutting tools.
For those of you living on a farm, also hot property just now are tractor counter-balance weights
Stolen - Ifor Williams 505 Classic Black/Silver
Kinross area, Perthshire. This trailer was stolen from a security locked yard, and had its wheel clamp and other security items removed. Serial Number:5013889 and has 'Whiteside Trailers' stickers/signs on it. One wheel trim missing and slightly frayed electric cable.
Any information please to: Tayside Police PC Campbell Hutt Ref: 022064/12 Thank You
Stolen - Ifor Williams 505 Blue
Ifor Williams 505 stolen from Bouprie farm, Aberdour in Fife last night (2nd July 2012 - overnight). Serial number 20356301.
Fife Police Ref No: FIFE-20120703-0049
News Just In.... Horse Shot with Pellet Gun
Please be aware a horse has been shot with a pellet gun on a farm near Stranraer Wigtownshire.
Horse is okay, more info to follow when Police have examined pellet.
Trailer Thefts
A recent trend is for trailers to be stolen to transport scrap metal, and when disposing of the metal the trailer is cut into metal chips all potentially within 24 hrs of the theft.
Please ensure that suitable steps are taken to secure trailers when not in use and preferably out of view in a secure building. Consideration should be given where possible to fitting steel shrouds around areas where padlocks are used limiting access for cutting tools.
For those of you living on a farm, also hot property just now are tractor counter-balance weights
Stolen - Ifor Williams 505 Classic Black/Silver
Kinross area, Perthshire. This trailer was stolen from a security locked yard, and had its wheel clamp and other security items removed. Serial Number:5013889 and has 'Whiteside Trailers' stickers/signs on it. One wheel trim missing and slightly frayed electric cable.
Any information please to: Tayside Police PC Campbell Hutt Ref: 022064/12 Thank You
Stolen - Ifor Williams 505 Blue
Ifor Williams 505 stolen from Bouprie farm, Aberdour in Fife last night (2nd July 2012 - overnight). Serial number 20356301.
Fife Police Ref No: FIFE-20120703-0049
News Just In.... Horse Shot with Pellet Gun
Please be aware a horse has been shot with a pellet gun on a farm near Stranraer Wigtownshire.
Horse is okay, more info to follow when Police have examined pellet.
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Re: Scotland Horsewatch - 2012
31 August 2012
Greetings!
Lots to report this month unfortunately.
We are now also receiving and passing on some crime alerts from FarmWatch. We realise that many of our members live/keep their horses on farms, so we hope you find this information beneficial.
If you have any information or would like to discuss anything in this newsletter, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
fiona.stuart@horsewatchscotland.info 01350 727116
Theft in Fife
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In the early hours of Monday 23rd July 2012 at the Scottish Equestrian Centre, Cluny, Fife a number of thefts occurred. A number of vehicles were broken into and a quantity of fuel stolen along with a large amount of horse grooming equipment and other items. Also stolen at this time was a Ford Iveco horse box lorry, registration number W612XKJ. Attached are a number of images of the vehicle.
Any information regarding the above vehicle, or potential sightings can be forwarded to Fife Police on 0845 600 5702, for the attention of DC Colin Salmon, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Reference number CF0147230712
Suspicious Vehicles
*About 2230hrs on Saturday 11th August - Near to Cherrybank Nursery, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld - a silver Peugeot with partial registration number K60JD was seen sitting for a long time outside fields where coloured cobs were grazing. The field gates have had padlocks and chains cut in the past. The car was occupied by an adult male and female and younger child, when challenged they stated that were just admiring the horses. (SP-20120811-2824)
*About 1700hrs on Monday 13th August - Riggend Farm, Riggend, Airdrie - a report was received regarding 3 males acting suspiciously within a red Ford Transit van VRM ST55CNK. The vehicle was seen passing fields where horses were grazing a number of times throughout the day. (SP-20120813-1248)
It further transpires that both the silver Peugeot and Red Transit van have been sighted together and may be acting together for acts of theft.
Safety Information
Paul Buttercase PC472
Community Safety Officer, Cupar
On Tuesday a vehicle was stopped and subsequently the occupants were detected for Theft by Housebreakings at 2 domestic farm dwellings/rural properties and property recovered. Both these had occurred during the morning/early afternoon.
This highlights the fact that farmhouses and associated cottages/properties are identified as being unoccupied for the majority of the day.
If you are leaving your property unoccupied you may want to consider installing an autodialler intruder device. This is a single PIR movement detector that requires a landline telephone connection. You are able to program 3 telephone numbers into the device (ie your mobile, a friend/relatives mob/landline, another family member) and if the device is activated it telephones the numbers in turn until an answer is obtained and then warns that it has been activated.
These devices cost around £20-30 and are available online. They do not give the same coverage as a full house alarm as they only cover one room but are considerably cheaper and give you warning that there has been an activation.
There has also been a report of a theft of diesel from a vehicle on a farm and an adjacent insecure drum that has taken place overnight between Tues and Wed.
The above incidents have happened in the East Neuk area however as you will be aware similar incidents have occurred in other areas of NEF in recent months.
Hay set on Fire
*At 1830hrs on Sunday 12th August - Meikle Drumgray Farm, Greengairs, Airdrie - baled hay was set on fire within the fields as it was due to be uplifted
Ref: (SP20120812-1868)
Request from Police
Tayside Police would like to remind owners to check their field fencing as they are often being called to deal with escaped horses and ponies on main roads. Please take time to regularly walk the perimiter of your field, checking for loose wire, rails and broken posts. Check for areas where horses have been 'leaning' over, and if necessary use electric fencing to prevent this.
Donkey Foal Shot Dead
Police are investigating after a donkey foal was shot and killed in Lanarkshire.
The two-week-old animal was shot between the eyes on Wednesday 8 August at around 6.30pm. Owner Alan Green found the foal dead in a field. He has more than 20 horses at his farm in Glenboig.
Enquiries are ongoing. Strathclyde Police - Ref: SP2012 0808/1372
Sheep Shot
An incident has taken place in the past 2 days between Upper Largo and Largoward area where a number of sheep have been discovered by their owner having been shot which has resulted in several dying outright and others having to be destroyed.
Any livestock are obviously vulnerable whilst on grazing land or in fields. We would advise that anyone with livestock, particularly in remote areas make frequent checks where possible.
Anyone who may have any information that would help with this enquiry should contact Fife Constabulary on 0845 600 5702 and quote callcard FIFE-20120828-0252.
Greetings!
Lots to report this month unfortunately.
We are now also receiving and passing on some crime alerts from FarmWatch. We realise that many of our members live/keep their horses on farms, so we hope you find this information beneficial.
If you have any information or would like to discuss anything in this newsletter, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
fiona.stuart@horsewatchscotland.info 01350 727116
Theft in Fife
Photos here - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... 151&type=1
In the early hours of Monday 23rd July 2012 at the Scottish Equestrian Centre, Cluny, Fife a number of thefts occurred. A number of vehicles were broken into and a quantity of fuel stolen along with a large amount of horse grooming equipment and other items. Also stolen at this time was a Ford Iveco horse box lorry, registration number W612XKJ. Attached are a number of images of the vehicle.
Any information regarding the above vehicle, or potential sightings can be forwarded to Fife Police on 0845 600 5702, for the attention of DC Colin Salmon, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Reference number CF0147230712
Suspicious Vehicles
*About 2230hrs on Saturday 11th August - Near to Cherrybank Nursery, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld - a silver Peugeot with partial registration number K60JD was seen sitting for a long time outside fields where coloured cobs were grazing. The field gates have had padlocks and chains cut in the past. The car was occupied by an adult male and female and younger child, when challenged they stated that were just admiring the horses. (SP-20120811-2824)
*About 1700hrs on Monday 13th August - Riggend Farm, Riggend, Airdrie - a report was received regarding 3 males acting suspiciously within a red Ford Transit van VRM ST55CNK. The vehicle was seen passing fields where horses were grazing a number of times throughout the day. (SP-20120813-1248)
It further transpires that both the silver Peugeot and Red Transit van have been sighted together and may be acting together for acts of theft.
Safety Information
Paul Buttercase PC472
Community Safety Officer, Cupar
On Tuesday a vehicle was stopped and subsequently the occupants were detected for Theft by Housebreakings at 2 domestic farm dwellings/rural properties and property recovered. Both these had occurred during the morning/early afternoon.
This highlights the fact that farmhouses and associated cottages/properties are identified as being unoccupied for the majority of the day.
If you are leaving your property unoccupied you may want to consider installing an autodialler intruder device. This is a single PIR movement detector that requires a landline telephone connection. You are able to program 3 telephone numbers into the device (ie your mobile, a friend/relatives mob/landline, another family member) and if the device is activated it telephones the numbers in turn until an answer is obtained and then warns that it has been activated.
These devices cost around £20-30 and are available online. They do not give the same coverage as a full house alarm as they only cover one room but are considerably cheaper and give you warning that there has been an activation.
There has also been a report of a theft of diesel from a vehicle on a farm and an adjacent insecure drum that has taken place overnight between Tues and Wed.
The above incidents have happened in the East Neuk area however as you will be aware similar incidents have occurred in other areas of NEF in recent months.
Hay set on Fire
*At 1830hrs on Sunday 12th August - Meikle Drumgray Farm, Greengairs, Airdrie - baled hay was set on fire within the fields as it was due to be uplifted
Ref: (SP20120812-1868)
Request from Police
Tayside Police would like to remind owners to check their field fencing as they are often being called to deal with escaped horses and ponies on main roads. Please take time to regularly walk the perimiter of your field, checking for loose wire, rails and broken posts. Check for areas where horses have been 'leaning' over, and if necessary use electric fencing to prevent this.
Donkey Foal Shot Dead
Police are investigating after a donkey foal was shot and killed in Lanarkshire.
The two-week-old animal was shot between the eyes on Wednesday 8 August at around 6.30pm. Owner Alan Green found the foal dead in a field. He has more than 20 horses at his farm in Glenboig.
Enquiries are ongoing. Strathclyde Police - Ref: SP2012 0808/1372
Sheep Shot
An incident has taken place in the past 2 days between Upper Largo and Largoward area where a number of sheep have been discovered by their owner having been shot which has resulted in several dying outright and others having to be destroyed.
Any livestock are obviously vulnerable whilst on grazing land or in fields. We would advise that anyone with livestock, particularly in remote areas make frequent checks where possible.
Anyone who may have any information that would help with this enquiry should contact Fife Constabulary on 0845 600 5702 and quote callcard FIFE-20120828-0252.
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