RESIDENTS are being urged to take steps to protect their valuables following a spate of thefts in Gwynedd South.

Several thefts have occured in the last two months. These have mainly taken place on farms and company yards and agricultural vehicles and tools have been targeted. 

PC Jamie Aston, of the Western Priority Crime Team, said: “We have seen an increase in high value thefts from rural locations, such as farms, in the last two months.

“Following correspondence with the Farmers Union this week, we are listening to the communities’ concerns and have increased patrols in rural areas.

“I would urge anyone with a quadbike, trailer, Land Rover and other high value tools to take all reasonable steps to safeguard their possessions.

“Simply ensuring to check that high value items are locked away in secure locations overnight and keeping vehicle keys separate from the vehicle can be enough to prevent theft from taking place.”

North Wales Police have given the following advice to prevent theft:

  • Install CCTV: Ensure vehicle keys are kept separate and locked away from the vehicle overnight Lock quadbikes or any other vehicles away in a secure location
  • Keep a record of all vehicle/trailer serial numbers
  • Install trackers on all vehicles such as quadbikes and Land Rovers
  • Use padlocks and lock overnight, specifically on entrances into barns, sheds and any gate that would be an access point in and out of a yard or where property is kept
  • Install movement alarms onto gates/doors Install motion sensor lights.

    Anyone with information about the above should get in touch with the force by telephoning 101. Alternatively, report crime anonymously via Crimestoppers.

For more information about incidents, sign up to the Farmwatch scheme via the North Wales Police Community Alert system.