13/08/2018

Twelve Vintage Tractors Stolen In Co Down

The PSNI have have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a large amount of farm machinery from a property on the Killynure Road in Carryduff.

Making the appeal, Chief Inspector Jonathan Wilson, said: "The theft was reported to us just after 5pm on Thursday 09 August. Officers attended the address and found that entry had been forced to a number of outbuildings.

"Among the items stolen were twelve vintage tractors, a low loading trailer and a power washer.

"Ten of the tractors - which are all of great sentimental value - are Massey Fergusons and all have red bodywork and grey chassis. Two of these tractors also have cabs.

"Two other vintage tractors - a Nutfield Universal which is orange in colour - and a blue Dexta were also taken.

"We believe the machinery was stolen sometime between 10am on Wednesday 08 August and 4.30pm on Thursday 09 August.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who is offered any of these items for sale in suspicious circumstances; anyone who has any information that could help our investigation into this incident or saw any unusual activity in the Killynure Road in Carryduff on Wednesday or Thursday.

"Please contact detectives in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference number 940 of 9/8/18."

Alternatively, information can also be provide to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

The tractors stolen are: Massey Ferguson 148 – DSM292L; Massey Ferguon 135MP – BIW4461; Massey Ferguson 35 – IG4497; Massey Ferguson 165 – KSB879H; Massey Ferguson 135(x2) – FGZ5014 and GFR579N; Massey Ferguson 20E – FGZ2219; Massey Ferguson 230 – FIW2836; Massey Ferguson 35X – GGZ3215; Massey Ferguson 240 – GGZ2065; Nutfield Universal – ASH98; Dexta – 1110BZ.

(MH/CM)


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