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Staffordshire Police have received an attempted theft of a Quad bike from Hilderstone, sometime between 22:30hrs on Wednesday 2nd July and 03:00hrs on Thursday 3rd July 2025. Thankfully the quad bike was found abandoned nearby and has since been returned to it’s owner. If you have seen anything suspicious around this location or you have any CCTV, Dash Camera footage or other information that may be connected to this incident please contact Staffordshire Police either by calling 101, or via the online reporting on the Staffordshire Police website. You can also reply to this message. Incident number – SP-20250703-0102 See below crime prevention advice: Restrict Access: Consider the access to farmyards and buildings - if gates or entrances are no longer used, then seal them off. Restrict access routes to the premises where possible – if not, ensure they have good natural surveillance from any farmhouses i.e. where you have a good view from an occupied room.Keep Out of Sight: Try to keep the vehicles out of sight from nearby roads, as thieves will often survey properties looking for vehicles.Close Gates: Keep gates to yards closed, as open gates can be an open invitation to thieves. Lock barns or outbuildings doors at night using a heavy-duty SBD approved hasp and staple with security padlock.Use Clamps & Locks: When leaving vehicles overnight, consider a bespoke Quad/ATV drive on security device which clamps around the wheel and is secured to a concrete floor. Other solutions include using a combination of SBD security approved locks and chains with ground anchors or wheel locks with a high attack rating.Fit Immobilisation and Tracking Systems: The use of tracking systems can notify the owner the vehicle is being interfered with or moved, allowing for a prompt response to either prevent the theft or detain offenders. Lighting: Lighting is a good deterrent on a farm, especially in the long winter nights and around the barns where your quad/ATV are stored. Consider outside security lights controlled by an automatic time-switch or infra-red beams that react to heat or movement.Fogging Devices: These systems fill a protected area with an impenetrable cloud of fog which reduces visibility and can fill the barn or outbuildings within seconds of a detection; it is difficult to steal what you cannot see.Fogging Devices: Keep a record of serial numbers, chassis and model numbers and take note of any custom marks on the vehicle. Take colour photographs from several angles and additionally take videos with a smartphone if possible.Mark your Property: Security marking your quad/ATV using a recognised forensic asset marking or etching kit is a highly effective deterrent to thieves and an established method of reducing theft. Remember to use the visible warning labels to show that the property is marked. Remove Keys: Never leave your keys in the ignition, even if you only briefly leave your quad/ATV unattended, and don’t be an easy target for opportunity theft. If a crime is in progress or a life is in danger dial ‘999’. Thanks for your time. |
