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Information from Suffolk Police:

Between 5pm Friday 11th & 10.30am Monday 14th April a dark blue 7.5tn Daf Horsebox, registration DX51 UPL, was stolen from a rural property near Bickers Hill Road, Laxfield.
The horsebox has ‘ Caution horses in transit’ across the rear and ‘Horses, on both sides in silver livery and has a postcode written in large lettering across the roof.
If you saw the horsebox being taken, know where it is now or have any information about this theft please contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference ST/14/1040.

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5 June 2014

Officers are appealing for information after horse riding equipment was stolen from a unit in Newmans Green, Acton at around 9.50pm on Wednesday 4th June. The unit was forced open and two saddles, whips and harnesses were stolen from inside. There was also an attempt made to enter a 2nd unit at the same site. This was unsuccessful and no entry was gained however, damage was caused to the door handle and security lighting.

CCTV images show a car on site around the time, believed to be a silver coloured hatchback. The driver was a white man, medium to large build with short dark hair which was shaved around the sides and longer on top and he was wearing jeans, a dark coloured jacket with a white stripe across it, black leather gloves and white trainers.

If you noticed any unusual activity nearby or have any information that may help please contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference SU/14/1033.

Please note Acton is in the Sudbury area (southern Suffolk)

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11 July 2014

Please note: other offences may have occurred during this period, however details cannot be disclosed as the victim has stated they object to publicity..

Theft of electric fencing – Wortham (IP22)
Crime Ref: ST/14/1687
Overnight on 16/17 June electric fence posts, energiser, battery and a plastic barrel were stolen from a field

Theft of mobile phone from a car – Thrandeston (IP21)
Crime Ref: ST/14/1705
A mobile phone was stolen from a vehicle left unattended whilst the owner attended their horses on 19 June

Theft of electric fencing energiser and battery – Long Melford (CO10)
Crime Ref: SU/14/1185
Between 7/15 June electric fence energiser and battery were stolen from a field

Theft of equestrian equipment – Worlingham (NR34)
Crime Ref: BE/14/784
Overnight on 29/30 June two headcollars, car batteries and a wheelbarrow were stolen from a field

Theft of equestrian equipment – Kedington (CB9)
Crime Ref: HH/14/1310
Between 29/30 June a plastic manure skip and rake were stolen from a stable yard

Theft of fencing battery – Sutton (IP12)
Crime Ref: WO/14/1005
Between 2/4 July fence battery stolen from grazing land in large forested area

Theft of horse trailer – Exning (CB8)
Crime Ref: NE/14/1134
Between 8.30pm and 11pm on 8 July a horse trailer was stolen from a yard in Exning.
The trailer, described as black and silver older style wood and aluminium double axle Ifor Williams 505R trailer was stolen after a clamp was forced from one of the wheels.

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Over the past week Suffolk Police have received reports of suspicious activity around rural establishments and fields in the IP10 and IP11 area. Discussions on internet forums and social media are speculating that horses are being targeted for theft.

Last week Police received reports of two white males in a white van with blue writing acting suspiciously at an equestrian establishment. The purpose of these males is not known. Overnight on 6th July it was reported that a pony had been moved from one area of a farm and had been secured in a nearby field.

Farm and horse owners should take this opportunity to review the security of their stable yards and paddocks. Anyone who observes suspicious activity around horses should note down as much detail as possible and report it to the police on 101. Time, date, vehicle registration details and descriptions of any persons involved are particularly helpful. Number plates of vehicles may be cloned, so a full description of the vehicle involved should be taken.

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Theft of power tools – (IP28)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1227
Overnight 29 / 30th July powered garden tools were stolen from a stable b

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Theft of equestrian equipment – Brandon (IP27)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1299
Overnight on 8/9 August tack and equestrian equipment were stolen from a secured shed in a horse paddock

Theft of equestrian equipment – Chelmondiston (IP9)
Crime Ref: HD/14/968
Overnight on 9/10 August equestrian equipment and hand tools were stolen from insecure buildings located behind secured gates

Theft of electric fencing batteries – Chelmondiston (IP9)
Crime Ref: HD/14/1022
Overnight on 9/10 August six batteries used to power electric fencing were stolen

Theft from barn – Whepstead (IP29)
Crime Ref: BR/14/606
Overnight on 16/17 August the following items were stolen from a barn A large tank of diesel was also emptied.
,, John Deere ride on lawnmower
,, Ivor Williams trailer,
,, John Deere gator and
,, 2 saddles

Suspicious activity – Framlingham (IP13)
Event Ref: SC-18082014-144
On 18 August horse was found outside its paddock with a chunk of its forelock missing – cause unknown

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Police are appealing for information following the theft of a quantity of equine wormers and medication.
In the early hours of Friday 22nd August offenders forced entry to a store room at an equestrian establishment in Newmarket and stole the following items:
20 boxes Pyratape
30 boxes Pramox
23 boxes Equavalan
19 boxes Equitape
19 boxes Equest
7 boxes Gastroguard

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information on this incident or has been offered cheap horse wormers for sale, please call 101 quoting reference number: NE/14/1410.

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24 September 2014

Please note: other offences may have occurred during this period, however details cannot be disclosed as the victim has stated they object to publicity..

Theft of equestrian equipment – Rushmere St Andrew (IP5)
Crime Ref: WO/14/1434
Between 5pm and 5.30pm on Friday 19th September a wooden barn at a property in Seven Cottages Lane, Rushmere St Andrew was broken into and two saddles and a riding hat stolen from inside.

Theft of electric fencing energiser – Rushmere St Andrew (IP5)
Crime Ref: WO/14/1433
Between 12noon and 5pm, Saturday 20th September, an electric fence energiser and car battery was stolen from a field.

Suspicious activity – Holbrook (IP9)
Event Ref: SC-21092014-148
Overnight on 20th and 21st September paddock gates have been removed from their posts. These were not taken away so it is possible that they were tampered with in order to steal at a late date or a deliberate attempt to allow horses to escape.

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Please note: other offences may have occurred during this period, however details cannot be disclosed as the victim has stated they object to publicity.

Theft of tack – Kesgrave (IP5)
Crime Ref: WO/14/1550
Overnight Wednesday 1st October a Vauxhall horsebox parked in a residential area was broken into and horse riding equipment stolen from inside. Items taken include a John Whittaker bridle, riding hat, Ariat boots and jacket, two sweatshirts, jodhpurs and a saddlecloth.

Theft of tack – Lowestoft (NR32)
Crime Ref: LO/14/5131
Between 4.45pm on 3rd October and 10am on 4th October six decorative bridles along with an assortment of clothing were stolen from a dress boutique.

Theft of electric fencing energiser – Wortham (IP22)
Crime Ref: ST/14/12726
During daylight hours on 3rd October a Patriot brand electric fence energiser and car battery were stolen from a horse grazing area on common land.

Attempted burglary – Rushmere St Andrew (IP5)
Crime Ref: WO/14/1559
Overnight on 4 / 5th October unknown offenders have attempted to break the latch on the stable door but have failed.

Criminal damage – Mendlesham Green (IP14)
Crime Ref: ST/14/2770
Overnight on 7 / 8th October an attempt was made to steal an Ivor Williams horse trailer by forcing the wheel clamp but failing, however a theft of a Ifor Williams double-axle trailer took place

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31 October 2014

Theft from horse lorry – West Stow (IP28)
Crime Ref: BR/14/773
Between 1.55pm and 3.15pm on 24th October an unattended secure horse lorry was broken into whilst parked in a layby whilst the owner was riding in West Stow Country Park. Cash bank cards and a passport were stolen from a handbag left under a jacket.

Theft from field – Lakenheath (IP27)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1797
During a 28 day period various equestrian items have been stolen from a horse paddock including horse feed, electric fencing energisers, posts and batteries.

Theft of electric fencing – Mellis (IP23)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1797
Overnight on 28/29 October a fencing energiser and battery along with 20 posts have been stolen from common land and many other posts snapped off at the base. The electric wire running between posts had been cut in several places; as the horses were tethered none have escaped.

The two crimes below are being linked

Theft of tack – Brandon (IP27)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1781
Overnight on 26/27 October a metal storage shed was broken into by forcing open and bending the bottom half of a padlocked door. Two saddles and horse feed was stolen. The saddles are:
17 ½ inch black Bates GP
17 ½ inch brown Falcon Event GP
An attempt was made to steal a petrol generator.

Attempted theft– Brandon (IP27)
Crime Ref: MH/14/1783
Overnight on 26/27 October an insecure horse trailer being used as storage was entered. An untidy search was made; nothing was removed.

Theft of tack – Lowestoft (NR32)
Crime Ref: LO/14/5131
Between 4.45pm on 3rd October and 10am on 4th October six decorative bridles along with an assortment of clothing were stolen from a dress boutique.

In the last bulletin we reported the theft of decorative arab bridles stolen from a boutique. We now have images of four of those bridles; perhaps you have seen these at car boot sales or on the internet? If you have any information on the possible whereabouts, please call Suffolk Police on 101 or anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111


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7 November 2014

Suspicious activity – Swilland (IP6)
Event Ref: SC-04112014-321
Late afternoon on 4th November a dark haired female, unknown to the horse owner was seen approaching a horse in its field. The purpose of her presence is unknown.

Theft of horse trailer – Troston (IP31)
Event Ref: SC-06112014-127
Between 4th / 6th November a blue Ifor Williams double horse trailer was stolen. The trailer was secured with a wheel lock, however this had been removed.