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Quad theft Larkhall

27/01/2025
About 9 Alert 9 Quad theft Larkhall

On 26th January 2025 Police Scotland attended the report of the theft of a quad from an insecure farm building near Larkhall.

 

Thankfully the quad was fitted with a good quality tracker system which allowed it to be traced, recovered and return to its owner.

 

Here are six quick tips for securing your quads and other farm machinery

 

  • Fit immobilisation and tracking systems
  • Use clamps and locks to secure machinery
  • Restrict access to farmyards, buildings, and sheds where possible
  • Keep machinery out of sight of roadways where thieves’ scope for targets
  • Consider outside lighting and CCTV to act as deterrent
  • Record all serial numbers and take photographs

    • For more information on quad theft prevention please visit – www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/quad-bike-security

    Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or via the Contact Us section of the Police Scotland website www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us and quote incident 2783 of 26/01/2025

     

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