There have been a number of thefts of quad bikes and equipment from farms across the Scottish Borders.

Incident Number: 20250524 -4049

About 2215 hours on Saturday 24th May 2025, a red Honda quad bike was stolen from a farm located south of Jedburgh.  The suspect was seen riding away at speed – described as about 5ft 6, slight build about 9 stone, Black tourie (Hat/Balaclava), Light Coloured T-Shirt, Black Ski Salopettes

Incident Number: 20250526 -1125

Overnight between Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May 2025, unknown persons have gained entry to a shed at a farm located south of Grantshouse near to A6112 and have stolen a number of Milwaukee power tools valued at over £3000. 

Incident Number: PS-20250527-0398

About 0300 hours on Tuesday 27th May 2025, 3 persons have stolen a green Suzuki LT-A750XPM2 quad bike from a farm located north of Auchencrow near to the A1. 

Incident Number: PS-20250527-0581

About 0100 hours on Tuesday 27th May 2025, 3 persons have forced entry to buildings at a farm located south of Grantshouse near to the A6112 and A1 and stolen a red Honda TRX500 along with 3 Stihl chainsaws.

Incident Number: PS-20250527-0751

Overnight between Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th May 2025, a white Mitsubishi L200 pickup was stolen from a farm located south of Grantshouse near to the A1. This vehicle has subsequently been traced by police..

Incident Number: PS-20250528-0111

About 2350 hours on Wednesday 28th May 2025, an unknown male has attempted to steal 2 red Honda quad bikes at a farm located north of Westruther. A white VW Crafter van and possibly a white Ford Transit Connect van were seen in the area at the time.

Incident Number: PS-20250528-0573

Overnight between Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May 2025, unknown persons have gained entry to a shed at a farm located south of Hawick near to A6088 and have stolen 2 chainsaws valued at over £3000. 

Police Scotland request that the farming /rural community remain vigilant at all times.  Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or via the Contact Us section of the Police Scotland website www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us

We recommend multiple levels of security to DETER, DELAY and DETECT thieves: 

Our top 4 tips are; 

• Install an alarm system where quads are kept. 

• Consider a robust physical security device such as the SUIP protector and secure the building they are stored in. 

• Don’t leave keys in or near your quads. 

• Install trackers. 

Other recommendations include; good quality LED Lighting, CCTV and signage, Driveway & Shed Alarms, Forensic Security Marking & Signage, Secure Shed and Barn Doors with quality locks, park vehicles in front of shed doors at night, High quality chains & ground or wall anchors to secure quad bikes, Trackers on Vehicles, Cesar vehicle Marking 

For more info – www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/quad-bike-security