RURAL THEFT IN RUGELEY

RURAL THEFT IN RUGELEY

#RuralCrime | We are appealing for information following the theft of a large palisade security gate from a farm off Slitting Mill Road in Rugeley.

The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between Saturday 3rd October and Sunday 4th October. Due to the size and weight of the gate, it is likely that a vehicle and possibly multiple offenders were involved in removing and transporting it.

Did you see any suspicious vehicles, machinery, or people in the area during this time? Have you been offered a palisade gate for sale, or have CCTV, dashcam, or Ring doorbell footage that could assist our enquiries?

If you have any information, please contact Staffordshire Police on 101, quote the incident number (0179  12/10), or report online via our website. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Crime Prevention Advice for Rural Properties

🚜 Secure gates with high-quality closed-shackle padlocks and hardened chains.
🚜 Consider installing CCTV, trail cameras, or motion-activated lighting at access points.
🚜 Mark gates and valuable metal property with forensic marking products or unique identifiers.
🚜 Carry out regular security checks and report suspicious activity immediately.
🚜 Record serial numbers, photographs, and distinguishing features of valuable equipment and metal items.

Rural crime affects our farming communities and we rely on information from local residents to help identify those responsible. If you saw anything unusual, no matter how small it may seem, please get in touch.