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TACK MARKING: Now mobile!!! I'll be carrying the tack stamping kit with me on saddle fitting expeditions (for marking leather saddles only at the moment - I hope to add an etching kit to do synthetic saddles with in due course). I will put my planned visits down here - if you would like me to mark your saddle, please call me in advance to book a slot. Thanks. £3 per saddle.

ALSO: I'm now geared up, in my new van, to take in rugs for washing whilst I'm out & about - payment with order, please. Please have rugs individually bagged, with front buckle on top.

LET'S GET EVERYTHING MARKED AND SAFE FROM THIEVES!!!

PLEASE NOTE: OLDER HORSEWATCH MESSAGES HAVE BEEN ARCHIVED. These are available on request. Please e-mail sue@biggleswadesaddlery.co.uk

 

Message received 5th October 2010:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary took place at stable in Maulden, overnight on the 3rd to the 4th of October.

The offender has driven a vehicle to the front of the yard.

A padlock was broken from the tack room.

An amount of equestrian equipment has been taken.

A western Saddle
Montaner Saddle
5 Bridles
2 Western Bridles
Brown Leather Shetland Bridle

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,/,,,,,,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 29th September:

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

Criminal Damage took place at a field in Souldrop, between the 26th and the 28th of September.

Wire fencing has been cut in 4 places along the boundary of the field.

The field contains horses and the owner is concerned that they could have become let out.

It appears that the horses have not been harmed.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,H,/,4,0,6,3,0,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

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Message received 28th September:

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A burglary took place at a stable yard in Stanbridge, overnight on the 26th to the 27th of September.

The offender has climbed over the main gate.

A padlock was forced from the main barn.

Pitch forks and Head collars have been taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,0,4,5,6,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

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Message received 24th September:

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours.

Two incidents have taken place affecting stables.

The first incident took place in Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, between the 21st, and the 23rd September.

Offenders have used an implement to remove the padlock from stables, and removed garden power tolls, and a chainsaw.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,3,9,8,3,5,/2010.

The second incident took place in Wymington, Rushden, between 7:00pm on the 22nd, and 8:00am on the 23rd September.

While the premises were left unattended and insecure, offenders have approached, believed in a vehicle. The offenders have climbed over the gate, and gone up the track to the stables.

The offenders have entered the insecure stables, and removed a numbers of equestrian equipment, and food supplements. The offenders have then made off.

The associated crime reference number is JH,/,3,9,9,2,6,/2010.

Summer Crime Reduction Advice. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Seasonal%20Summer.html

visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Buglaries.html#changeClass5 for property marking advice

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote the crime reference number. Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011

or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

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Message received 15th September:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary took place at stables in Eaton Bray, overnight on the 11th to the 12th of September.

The offender has forced the wooden door to the tack room.

A search has taken place but it appears that nothing has been taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D/,3,8,4,2,5,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 7th September 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A theft took place at a stable, in Park Lane, Sharnbrook, between the 17th August, and the 5th September.

Offenders have accessed the field, and approached the horse exercise area, and removed 500 pounds worth of floor covering membrane sheets.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JH,/,3,7,2,5,0,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 3rd September

Horsewatch Bulletin for 26th August 2010

Message received 31st August 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A vehicle crime took place at a stable yard in Harlington, on Monday the 30th of August, at 7:00 p.m.

The offender has forced open the side window to the vehicle.

The parcel shelf has been removed allowing access to the boot.

A handbag was taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,3,6,1,8,8,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 19th August 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A criminal damage incident took place in a field in Sandy, between 5:00pm on the 16th, and midday on the 17th August.

Offenders have removed a gate by its hinges, leaving it on the floor. They have also damaged the electric fencing. The offenders are believed to have lead a horse into the enclosure, and abandoned it there for the victim to find. The offenders have then made off.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,3,4,3,5,8,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 18th August 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A criminal damage incident took place in a field, in Sandy, between 6:00pm on the 16th, and midday, on the 17th August.

Offenders have managed to gained entry into the field, and leave some horses that do not belong to the victim. The electric fence has been pulled down, and there is damage to the panel in the fencing.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,3,4,2,4,7,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 16th August 2010

Horsewatch Bulletin for 9th August

Message received 12th August 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary has taken place in riding stables, in Biggleswade, between the 5th, and the 10th August.

Offenders have managed to gain entry either by an unlocked back door, or by climbing over from a neighbouring farm.

Once the offender has managed to remove a metal detector, a hammer, and archery gear.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,3,3,3,3,4,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 9th August 2010:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary took place in a farm, in Langford, between 5:30PM on the 5th, and 7:30PM on the 6th August.

Offenders have removed opened a wooden door, to insecure stable, and removed 500 pounds worth of horse tack.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,3,2,6,8,7,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

Message received 6th August 2010

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

A vehicle crime took place in a farm/stable in Heath and Reach, between 12:00AM, and 6:00AM on the 5th August.

Offenders have climbed over the gates, and removed the CD player from an unlocked video. The offenders also searched another unlocked vehicle.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,3,2,4,5,4,/2010.Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011

or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

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Message received 31st July 2010

Horsewatch Bulletin for 30th July 2010

Message received 30th July 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

The following message has been sent on behalf of Hertfordshire Police.

A Mare and a 2 month old foal, have been stolen from a field in Caldecote Road, in Baldock, on the 26th of July, between 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The mare has since been found in the loca area, but the foal is still missing.

The foal is 2 months old, dark brown in colour, with no markings.

The foal had not yet been micro chipped.

If you have any information abouttthe above foal please call (0845) 3300222, and quote reference, G,4,/,1,0,/,5,6,7.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

Message received 28th July 2010

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

2 crimes have been reported at rural locations in North Bedfordshire.

A theft took place at stables in Willington, overnight on the 26th to the 27th of July.
The offender has gained access to the location and removed the batteries from the electric fence.
Crime reference, J,H,/,3,1,1,4,0,/2010.

A theft took place at kennels in Melchbourne, on Tuesday the 27th of July, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
The offender has climbed a fence into the yard.
A door to the kennels have been forced open and 2 gun dogs have been taken.

Chocoloate brown with white blaze on chest, Female, called FROLIC, 6 years old, working cocker spaniel.

White and Orange, male dog called SAM, Working Cocker Spaniel.

Crime reference, J,H,/,3,1,1,9,7,/2010.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about these crimes or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk


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Message received 28th July 2010

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A suspcious incident has been reportes at a field in Millbrook.

The owner of a horse has discovered some damage to a fence and a suspicious plait in the hair of the Horse.

No property has been taken from the location, but the owner is clearly concerned.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime U R N 466 for the 27th of July.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011

or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk
You can get information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com


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Message received 19th July 2010:

[Reference: 19/07/10 Horse Watch Contryside Mid]

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto any friends and neighbours.

A vehicle crime took place in took place while the victim was attending a horseshow in Potton, Sandy, between 2:35pm and 2:50pm on the 18th July.

Offenders have approached an unlocked and insecure vehicle, opened the cab, and removed 3 handbags which were out of sight.

Summer Crime Reduction Advice. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Seasonal%20Summer.html

Bedfordshire Police remind vehicle owners to remove all property from vehicles when parked. Remember to remove the holder for any Satellite Navigation Systems, or Mobile phones, and clean away any marks left on the windscreen or dashboard. Leaving the empty glove box open will also discourage an offender breaking into the vehicle.

For more information on reducing vehicle crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Vehicle%20Crime.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,2,9,7,2,8,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.

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Message received 16th July 2010:

[Reference: 16/07/10 Horse Watch Message]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant. Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

A Piebald gelding approximately 13 hands, no shoes but with trimmed feet was found lose in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire.

Please contact Thames Valley Horsewatch if you have information regarding its ownership on (01908) 686075.

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 15th July 2010:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 13th July.

Message received 17th June 2010:

[Reference: 17/06/10 Ridesafe assessments for Motorcyclists]

This is a Ringamster Message sent on behalf of the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership.

Invitation to all Motocyclists

You are invited to get your riding assessed for FREE with a Bedfordshire Police Advanced Motorcyclist to get expert and impartial feedback on what you do well and where you may be able to could improve your skills.

This is part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership’s ‘Motorcycle Training Matters’ initiative to reduce the casualty toll amongst motorcyclist. One in four serious injury road traffic collisions involves a motorcyclist. Some are due to rider error, and some are due to other road users’ errors. In either case, we believe that better, defensive riding skills will help reduce motorcyclists’ risk of being involved in a collision.

Find out more or book a place call Alison in Roads Policing on 07787 704716 or visit www.MotorcyclingMatters.org/RideSafe/.  

RideSafe dates:

Kempston 20th June

Luton 4th July

Kempston 8th August

Kempston 3rd October

Caryl Jones
Communications Manager
Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership
PO Box 412
Bedford

telephone: 01234 716335

Mobile: 07766 161587

www.DriveSafely.org

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Message received 17th July 2010:

[Reference: 17/06/10 A241 Vehicle Crime Horse Barton Le Clay]

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto any friends and neighbours.

A vehicle crime took place in a stable, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, between 6:30, and 7:00 in the evening, on the 16th of June.

The victim has temporarily left the vehicle, and was with some horse in a field. An offender has approached the silver, Renault Scenic, smashed the rear window, and removed a handbag from the footwell.

Summer Crime Reduction Advice.
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Seasonal%20Summer.html

Bedfordshire Police remind vehicle owners to remove all property from vehicles when parked.

Remember to remove the holder for any Satellite Navigation Systems, or Mobile phones, and clean away any marks left on the windscreen or dashboard.

Leaving the empty glove box open will also discourage an offender breaking into the vehicle.

For more information on reducing vehicle crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Vehicle%20Crime.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,2,4,8,3,1,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

Or call Crime stoppers in Confidence on (0800) 555111.

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Message received 14th June 2010

[Reference: 14/06/10 Horse Watch Barton Le Clay]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

Criminal Damage has been reported at a paddock in Barton Le Clay, overnight on the 12th to the 13th of June.

The offender has cut through a number of wires securing the fence to the paddock.

Ponies in the paddock have been able to get out of the field.

No damage has been caused the ponies.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,2,4,2,8,3,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

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Message received 10th June 2010

[Reference: 10/06/10 Country Mid Horse]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours.

A Burglary took place a stable yard, in Ridgmont, between the 7th, and the 9th of June.

Offenders have come across a field, climbed over a fence, and used an implement to force the locks on the stable. The offenders have then gained entry, and removed a horse rug.

Summer Crime Reduction Advice.
http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Seasonal%20Summer.html

Outbuildings, sheds and garages can be especially, vulnerable to criminals, and are often not the best place, to store high value items.

Always lock shed and garages, and help keep sheds secure with a good quality padlock, and hasp.

If possible anchor down items, like bikes and lawn mowers.

Consider an alarm and make sure your security lighting is covering your shed and garage.

For more information on securing your shed visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Shed.html or for securing your garage visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Garage.html

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,2,3,7,2,2,/2010.

Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk

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Message received 27th May 2010:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 26th May received.

Message received 27th May 2010:

[Reference: 27/05/10 Horse Watch Cranfield]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

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A theft took place from a field in Cranfield, on Wednesday the 26th of May, between 2:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon.

The offender has gained access to the field used to contain horses.
A quantity of bedding and horse feed, have been placed in 2 wheelbarrows.

The owner has since recovered the empty wheelbarrows in Warley Close.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote Crime reference, J,D,/,2,1,.6,0,1,/2010.

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Message received 18th May 2010:

[Reference: 18/05/10 Country North/Horse Watch puppy theft]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A burglary took place at a yard in North Bedfordshire, on Monday the 17th of May, between 10:30 in the morning and 4:15 in the afternoon.

The offender has gained access to the location and opened a building containing a litter of Begal puppies.

2 puppies were found loose in the yard, but 3 are still missing.

The puppies are only 3 months old. Each is marked with ear tattoos.
The letter NB on the left ear and a number on the right ear.

Number 70. A boy, black with a white collar, some whitle on his legs, and some tan on his face. Answers to Paisley.

Number 71. A girl, black with some white on her legs and some tan on her face. Answers to Parlourmaid.

Number 73. A girl, black with a full tan face and patches of white on her torso and rump. Answers to Passion.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,H,/,2,0,1,9,0,/2010.

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Message received 17th May 2010:

[Reference: 17/05/12 Horse Countryside Mid]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police.

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Three incidents have taken place in Mid Bedfordshire.

The first incident took place in a farm in Meppershall, Shefford, between the 14th, and 16th of May.

Offenders have approached the farm, and entered through the front, and approached a factory unit. The offenders have conducted a search, and 4 allot wheels have been taken.

A car was seen entering the premises through the rear entrance.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,1,9,9,7,6,/2010.

The second incident took place in a farm in Eyeworth, Sandy, between 9:30 in the evening, on the 14th, and 9:16 in the morning, on the 15th of May.

Offenders have force entry to the premises, by cutting through the padlock, and forced an external door. Once in the premises, a search was conducted, and 2 cash tins were taken.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,1,9,8,3,6,/2010.

The third incident took place in a farm in Pulloxhill, Bedford, between 2:00 in the afternoon, and 6:00 in the evening, on the 16th of May.

Offenders have gained access the stables, via a simple track road, and used an implement to cut off the padlock of the shipping container. The offenders have taken a generator, and made off.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,2,0,0,1,7,/2010.

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Message received 16th May 2010:

Subject: Suspicious caller 10am this morning

Hitchin Police incident no: 322
 
S899CBF, Blue Vauxhall Corsa Ls 16v (3 Door Hatchback) 

  • Elderly man aged about 70, shortish with thickish pale white/pale grey hair, lot of missing teeth, walking with aid of crutch, limping/leaning on one leg
  • came into the separate livery yard at Ickleford Eq Centre (near Hitchin) and said he was "looking for his horse".
  • He said he had "recently moved to the village" and "they'd moved his horse for him" but he didn't know where it was now.
  • He said it was a chestnut but "he'd not told them it's name" and he didn't tell us it either!
  • He  sort of agreed it was a gelding when my friend asked if it was a boy.

In fact he was a bit hazy about it all! He could just be an innocent, confused old man.
 
However,  this incident has been reported in case he was a front man looking around to see what could be stolen in the area. Which is what we think he was.
 
There is a pleasure fair in the town at Hitchin and there has been a suggestion that he came from there.
 
Has anyone else has a similar caller recently?
 
Just all need to be vigilant.
 
Best regards,
Dot Roberts (07952 304519)
(Horse owner at Ickleford Eq Centre)
 

Message received 10th May 2010:

----- Original Message -----

From: horsewatch@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Cc: equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 11:12 AM

Subject: Cambridgeshire Incidents ~[NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]~

CC-09052010-0306

Urgent appeal for anyone who may have lost a small Shetland Pony White Grey, Gelding, Shaved under it's belly.

Found on the A428 near Eltisley, St Neots, Cambridge Yesterday

CF0215520510

2200hrs 08/05/10

Equestrian Centre, Witchford, Ely

Alarm sounded at location - on checking Tack Room & Office broken into - Following items stolen

1 x Black Stubben Saddle £1000

1 x Black Wintec Saddle £ 400

1 x Black Pessoa Saddle £1000

Till containing approx £80

1 x Orange/ White Chainsaw

If you have any information concerning the above or any other crimes please contact Cambridgeshire Police on 0345 4564564

Cambridgeshire Horsewatch

Mobile: 07921 294939

email: horsewatch@cambs.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 6th May 2010

[Reference: 06/05/10 A223 Burglary Horse Watch Rectory Road]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours.

A Burglary took place in a stable yard in Rectory Lane, Steppingley, Bedford, between 10:30 in the morning, and 5:15 in the evening, on the 5th of May.

Offenders have forced a padlock off the tack room, and entered the tack room. The offenders have conducted a search, but there was nothing at the location.

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Always lock shed and garages, and help keep sheds secure with a good quality padlock, and hasp.

If possible anchor down items, like bikes and lawn mowers.

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Message received 23rd April 2010:

[Reference: 23/04/10 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

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A burglary took place at a farm in West End, near Kempston, overnight on the 21st to the 22nd of April.
Padlocks were forced from a Hay barn and a Tack room.
It appears that nothing was taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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Message received 21st April 2010:

[Reference: 21/04/10 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police.

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Two incidents have taken place in affecting stable yards, and farms.

The first incident took place in a farm with several wooden outbuildings, in Clifton, Shefford, between 7:00 in the evening, on the 14th, and 6:45 in the morning, on the 15th of April.

Offenders have approached the outbuilding, and entered several of these. One building that was entered is a wooden office building. The door to the location was not locked. A search was conducted, but nothing was taken. The offenders then searched tack rooms, the padlocks were cut off, and a search was conducted. Several items of horse equipment, including saddles have been stolen.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,1,5,9,6,7,/2010.

The second incident took place in a stable yard, in Clifton, Shefford, between 11:30, in the evening, on the 14th, and 6:00 in the morning, on the 15th of April.

Offenders have used an implement, to cut through two padlocks, on the door, and removed a large amount of tack from inside the tack room. The offenders have then made off.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,1,5,9,5,8,/2010.

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Message received 20th April 2010:

[Reference: 20/04/10 Countryside Horse South]

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto any friends and neighbours.

A criminal damage incident took place in a rural area in Sewell, Dunstable, between 7:00, and 9:15 in the evening, on the 16th of April.

Offenders have damaged the area of the fence, causing criminal damage. The field the fence surrounded was occupied by horses. None escaped on this occasion.

It is thought that the damage may have been caused by bikers who attend the quarry.

Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.

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Message received 19th April 2010:

[Reference: 16/04/10 Horse Watch/Country Mid Beds]

This is a Horse Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A theft took place at a Horse Yard in Clifton, between the morning of the 14th and the morning of the 15th of April.

The offender has cut padlocks from a number of outbuldings, used as tack rooms.

A saddle and animal feed was taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

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Message received 12th April 2010:

[Reference: 12/04/10 Horsewatch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

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A burglary took place at a stable, in Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, between 7:00 in the evening, on the 8th, and 10:00 in the morning, on the 9th of April.

Offenders have entered the stables, and forced the padlock off of a wooden stable building. Nothing was stolen from this stable.

The offenders have gained access to another stable, which was secured with a bolt, and used a wheel barrow to removed food to the gate. The offenders have removed the food, and left the wheel barrow behind.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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Message received 8th April 2010:

Possible stolen horse

Dear Watch Member,

A horse has been found in a field in Kent which could be stolen from elsewhere. It is currently in a field with other gypsy horses, and looks out of place. I am trying to locate a legitimate owner, or someone who might be able to identify it as legitimately theirs.

Reason for suspecting it may have been stolen;

Horse is very friendly and is happy to approach you (possibly used to being handled) Horse has had it's maine platted and is still currently platted.

When it first appeared the horse had fur marks around its neck where it has previously been wearing a turnout rug. It is not now wearing a rug.

The horse is wearing correct horse shoes.

Description of horse;

Horse is very friendly and is happy to approach you.

The horse is light coloured, possibly a ‘palomino'.

The horse IS NOT freeze marked.

The horse is wearing horse shoes.

It could possibly be 7/8 years old but this is not confirmed It has distinctive darker patches around both of its eyes.

Due to it being in a large field with other gypsy horses, it's health is slowly deteriorating and the quicker we can find its legitimate owner the quicker we can save it becoming diseased, infected or ill. IT now looks shabby due to not being looked after, but upon its arrival was clearly not a gypsy horse.

Any info gratefully received to PC 11967 Renshaw at Kent Police.

11967@kent.pnn.police.uk or tel 07870 252 786.

As soon as it is identified as stolen then it can be seized, but until then it will remain on the field and will continue to be at risk of further being stolen or moved, so a degree of urgency is therefore required.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Regards,

Karen Broad

Police Community Support Officer

Horse Watch

Email: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 4th April 2010:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 31st March

Message received 23rd March 2010:

[Reference: 23/03/10 Horse Watch Countryside North Beds]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch, and Countryside Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

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A burglary took place at stables in Wilstead, on Monday the 22nd of March, between 9:10 in the 9:25 in the evening.

The 3 offenders have been disturbed at the stables, and have started to run towards fields carrying 6 saddles.

Whilst being chased the offenders have dropped the stolen property and made off.

All 3 offenders were wearing balaclavas.

All of the stolen property has been recovered.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please consider security marking all valuable property, it is a good deterant and can asist in tracing recovered property.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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Message received 22nd March 2010:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 20th March

Message received 16th March 2010:

[Reference: 16/03/10 Horse+Countryside South]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A criminal damage incident took place in a field, in Sewell, Dunstable, between 4:00 in the afternoon, on the 13th, and 8:10 in the morning, on the 14th of March.

Offenders have force the fence causing damage and made off. The field contained horses. There are no reports that any of the horses were missing.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JD,/,1,0,1,8,4,/2010.

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Message received 15th March 2010:

[Reference: 15/03/10 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

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A vehicle crime took place in stables, in Steppingley, Bedford, at midday, on the 14th of March.

A occupant went into the lorry, and inside it for a few moments. The occupant left the vehicle, and offenders have made off with the gold, N registered, Leyland Daf animal carrier.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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Message received 12th March 2010:

[ - Bedford - 12/03/10 Countryside Mid+Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police.

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Three incidents have taken place affecting farms, rural businesses, and stables in Mid Bedfordshire.

The first incident took place in riding stables in Biggleswade, at 12:15 in the morning, on the 11th of March.

Offenders have thrown a quantity of bedding in a skip, before setting alight to it. They have also left a trail of bedding leading to a barn, in a hope it would catch light. This did not happen.

Two smashed glass bottles were found at the scene.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,9,7,2,6,/2010.

The second incident took place in a unit on a farm, in Southill, Biggleswade, between 4:45 in the afternoon, and 8:00 in the evening, on the 10th of March.

Offenders have used an implement, to gain access to a unit, forcing the door from the frame. A search was conducted, and power tools were taken.

Another unit was also broken into, whereby the offenders have cut the padlocks and hasps to the door. Scrap metal, and electrical cable was taken.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,9,7,1,6,/2010 and JD,/,9,8,2,8,/2010. Contact Ringmaster on (01234) 275288 { or email Ringmaster@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk } for a free property marking kit.

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Message received 10th March 2010:

[ - Bedford - 10/03/10 Countryside Horse Mid]

This is a Ringmaster Message from Bedfordshire Police.

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Two incidents have taken place affecting rural premises, and businesses in Mid Bedfordshire.

The first incident took place in a park in Moggerhanger, Bedford, between 5:00 in the evening, and 7:45 in the morning, on the 9th of March.

Offenders would have used a vehicle, to come in from Northill Road, through a farmers field over the ditch at the side. The offenders have then gone to a shed, forced it open, and removed a wheel barrow. The offenders have then stolen lead from a stable block roof.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,9,4,4,2,/2010.

The second incident took place in a barn workshop, in Stotfold, Hitchin, at 7:13 in the evening, on the 9th of March.

Offenders have used an implement, to force the bolt securing the gate, and have thrown a rock at the flood light. The offenders have then smashed through a wall, which caused the alarm to activate. It is believed no entry was gained.

The associated crime reference number is JD,/,9,5,4,2,/2010.

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If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote the crime reference number.

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Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 9th March 2010:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 1st March.

Message received 5th March 2010

[ - Bedford - 05/03/10 Horse Watch Countryside Mid Beds]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

Criminal Damage took place at a Field off Grange Road, in Blunham, overnight on the 3rd to the 4th of March.

The land is used to graze Shetland Ponies.

A padlock on the main gate has been damaged.

A number of feed bins have been pushed over, causing the food to spill out.

It appears that nothing has been taken from the location.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,8,6,9,8,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 12th February 2010:

[ - Bedford - 12/02/10 Countryside North Horse Watch]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A vehicle crime has taken place at a farm, and equestrian location, in Farndish, Wellingborough, between 11:00 in the morning, on the 6th, and 3:00 in the afternoon, on the 9th of February.

Offenders have approached the side door of a horse box, and gained access to the location. Once inside the location, offenders have then stolen a stereo. The offender have then approached, and gained access to the front cab, and removed another stereo.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JH,/,5,7,4,6,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 4th February 2010:

Dear All

It seems that trailers are the thing to steal at the moment.  Most are never seen again so mark yours with a home postcode inside and out.  There are self adhesive roof postcodes available, see the other attachment.

Another tack recovery again shows that no marking makes it hard to return to the owners.  Home postcode again is the easiest.

Take care

Garry

Fastsignsorderform

Horsewatch Bulletin for 2nd February

Message received 28th January 2010:

(Note from Sue: a lot of these scam warnings are rubbish, but this actually happened to my Uncle, so it's worth reading through and being on your guard)

WILTSHIRE POLICE   Keeping you informed        
    
   Newsletter 2nd October 2009    Swindon Police Station Gablecross Shrivenham Road South Marston Swindon  Wiltshire SN3 4RB Telephone: 0845 408 7000   
   Swindon Crime Reduction Department    Date: 2nd October 2009  

Hi all,

This has been passed on via another Force area through our own Fraud Department In Wiltshire Constabulary, and it is a very convincing SCAM. We have been asked to disseminate the information as widely and was quickly as we can through Neighbourhood Watch, School Safe and others.

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.

 One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "MasterCard". The scam works like this:

Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"

Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number .

But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card. Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card.  Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.

What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening .

Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.  

Paul Phelps

PC1102 Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer.

Message received 18th January 2010

Horsewatch Bulletin for 15th January.

Message received 18th January 2010:

[ - Bedford - 18/01/10 Countryside Horse North]

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto any friends and neighbours.

A theft has taken place in the High Street, Elstow, Bedford, between 1:00 in the afternoon, and 9:00 in the morning, on the 17th of January.

An offender has entered the field, possible by climbing over the fence. The offender has removed 2 horse rugs from the horses, an electric energiser, and 20 fence posts.

Earlier in the week, an elderly female, and male, arrived at the field in a small white van, and was throwing hay over the fence. This was thought to be suspicious.

Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.

Contact Ringmaster on (01234) 275288 { or email Ringmaster@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk } for a free property marking kit.

{ visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Buglaries.html#changeClass5 for property marking advice }

{ For more information on reducing crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Introduction.html}

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JH,/,2,0,3,2,/2010.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 13th January 2010:

STOLEN HORSES - TINKERBELL AND BAILEY

Two miniature horses were stolen on the night of December 29th, 2009. Their owner recently bought Bailey and Tinkerbell as a way of getting back into horses after a riding accident 3 years ago which left him paralysed from the chest down and in a wheelchair. They are the ideal size to groom and take for walks and their owner was planning on showing them this year.

Their owner would be very grateful for any help as he is completely distraught about losing two very much loved family members.

If you have any information please contact the Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 (Incident Ref No/ SL0910444) And/Or Daniel on 07738 826953.

For full details and pictures of the horses, please download and display the poster available at:

http://www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk/Pages/poster2.pdf

Thank you!

Message received 4th January 2010:

[ - Bedford - 04/01/2010 Bedfordshire Police Face Book Page]

This is a Ringmaster Message, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any friends or neighbours.

Bedfordshire Police Facebook site.

Join the official Bedfordshire Police Facebook site to keep up to date with what is happening across the Force in an informal, quick and easy way.

The site is proving to be a positive tool with which to engage with members of the public, as social networking sites become ever more popular.

Since the site has been live it has already attracted nearly 600 'fans'. To date it offers information on a range of topics including public and road safety, the police dogs, police award winners, PCSOs, knife crime, wanted people and officer and cadet recruitment.

Anybody thinking of joining the official Bedfordshire Police Facebook site can expect crime prevention and campaign video clips, links to other sites which may be of interest, contact information, and a discussion forum for the opportunity to share views on current issues, how the site can be improved and anything else the fans want to share.

You can access the site via the force site

www.bedfordshire.police.uk and click on the Facebook icon or go direct to

www.facebook.com and search under Bedfordshire Police.

Many thanks

Helen

Helen Hutchinson

Internal Communications Officer

Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford MK43 9AX

01234 842253

helen.hutchinson@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 31st December 2009:

We have been given a link to a web-site with photographs of stolen items that have been recovered. Some of the items are very identifiable - personalised saddlecloths and rugs - a bridle with blinkers and multi-coloured reins, etc. If you have suffered a loss, please check out the web-site and get in touch.

This is also a reminder to get your tack and valuables marked (postcode is ideal) so that they can be returned to you if/when they are stolen & recovered.

http://www.virtualbumblebee.co.uk/view/operationlimestone.asp

Message received 21st December 2009:

A reminder to get those Christmas presents security marked!!!

And the Horsewatch Bulletin for 18th December.

Message received 17th December 2009:

[ - Bedford - 18/12/09 Countryside/horse Watch Mid Beds]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A theft took place at a farm in Shefford Road, ion Clophill, overnight on the 16th to the 17th of December.

The offender has gained access to the location, where animals and trailers are kept.

The front gates have been broken and the fence was cut.

A brown, Hunter, horsebox, was taken. The plate attached was W 3 1 1 B O E.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,5,1,3,2,2,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 14th December 2009:

[ - Bedford - 14/12/09 Horse Watch Suspicious]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

Bedfordshire Police have received a report of suspicious activity in a field, in Statford Road in Sandy.

The owner has discovered a number of plaits in the hair of the mane.

No damage has been caused to the horse, or property at the location.

If owners discover similar plaits or knots in their horses hair, we would be ask them to take a photograph, brush out, or cut the knot from the mane, and report the incident to the Police.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 1st December 2009:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 30th November.

Message received 27th November 2009:

[ - Bedford - 27/11/09 Horse Watch Suspicious incident]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A horse watch member has reported a series of supicious incidents at a stable block in Clophill.

On 2 evenings the stables have been left secure.

On the following morning the owner has discovered a light has been turned on in the same stable.

Although there is no damage to the property, it is concerning to think that someone has been in the stables at night.

We would ask all owners of livestock in the area to be extra vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity or vehicles immediately.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote U R N 54 for the 27th of November.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 24th November 2009

[ - Bedford - 24/11/09 Horse Watch TVP ]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

This is a Ringmaster message sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes on the 23rd of November.

Overnight on the 21st to the 22nd of November, a blue Landrover Discovery was stolen in Chesham.

Bucks and Chellingworth Motors, is sign written on both sides.

The Vehicle Registration is M 2 1 X B M.

This company repairs horseboxes, so please be aware if a vehicle, similar to this, turns up at a yard.

Be sure to check the identity of anyone seen connecting a horsebox or trailer.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 23rd November 2009

[ - Bedford - 23/11/09 Elderly Distractions Warning]

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police.

In the 3 day period from the 19th to the 21st of November, 7 Distraction Burglaries have been reported.

On Thursday the 19th crimes took place in Stevington, Great Barford, Willow Road Bedford, and Manton Lane Bedford.

On Friday the 20th crimes took place in Stofold, and Potton.

On Saturday the 21st a crime took place in Mount Drive in Bedford.

All but one have taken place, after dark, and have involved elderly victims.

On 4 occassions the offenders have claimed to be from the Police or Fire Brigade.

A number of victims have been forced to show the offenders where cash is kept in the house.

Bedfordshire Police are asking all residents to take the time to consider the safety of Elderly neighbours or relatives.

We are asking you to take an active intrest in any visitors calling apon elderly neighbours.

Details of suspicious vehicles near to their homes.

Take the time to call on your neighbours.

Do they have a door chain and viewer, are they using it when they answer the door.

Bedfordshire Police offer a Nominated Neighbour Scheme for elderly neighbours. This is designed to direct all unknown callers to a registered neighbour.

Any one who is interested in becoming a Nominated Neighbour,can contact a Crime Reduction Officer on either (01234) 275273, or (01582) 473178.

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Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 19th November 2009:

STOLEN HORSE:


'Jakob'
Crime Ref: URN1109-161109

 

 

Breed

WELSH X

Gender

Gelding

Description / Comments

Sex: Gelding
Colour:Dark Bay / Black
Height: 15.3hh
Breed: Fresian x Welsh Cob

Black feet with white heels.

Tufted whorls near abdomin conjoined to linear whorl

Colour

Dark bay / Black

Height

15.3  HH

Age

Unknown

Stolen from

Goring Heath, Reading.

Any info call PC Sayers 0845 850 5505 or 07919 046427 or info@farmkey.co.uk 0870 870 7107

Date of Theft

16-11-2009

Region

Stolen Horse Register
Tel: 0870 870 7107
E-Mail:
info@farmkey.co.uk

 

Message received 19th November 2009:

[ - Bedford - 19/11/09 Horse Watch Suspicious ]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A resident in Gamlingay, has reported a suspicious incident at a farm in Heath Road.

The lady visited a pony at the location on the morning of the 18th of November, to find a knot or tangle in the ponys mane.

Although the knot may have occured naturally in the wind, the owner was concerned enough to report it to the Police.

If you discover a suspcious knot or tangle in the mane of a pony or horse, please taken a picture of it, and then remove it from the mane, keeping it for reference.

Bedfordshire Police are asking for owners to be extra vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles or visitors to farms or stables immediately.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 18th November 2009

[ - Bedford - 18/11/09 Horse Watch Country South]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary has taken place in a riding school, on the outskirts of Dunstable, between the 15th, and the 17th of November.

Offenders have gained access, to the rear of the yard, by climbing over a gate and fence. The offenders have then gained access to an insecure stable, by unlocking the sliding bolt. The offenders removed a large basket containing 15 head collars, and ropes, and made off.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, JD,/,4,6,8,9,6,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

Message received 13th November 2009

[ - Bedford - 13/11/09 Horse Watch Potton Burglary]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary took place at a location in Sutton Road, in Sandy, on Wednesday the 11th of November, between midday, and 1:30 in the afternoon.

The location is used for horse riding, and training.

The offender has entered the building through side doors.

A large amount of riding equipment, and saddles, belonging to a number of riders.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,5,9,7,0,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

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Message received 12th November 2009

[ - Bedford - 11/11/09 Horse Watch HiViz]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A member of Horsewatch has reported that pony has run off, and become lost after the rider was unseated.

A search was conducted, that night without success, but a further search in the morning found the pony in nearby woods. The pony had only suffered a small graze.

The incident took place when it was dark, but only the rider was wearing a HiViz tabard. It is possible that if the pony was wearing HiViz, it may have been found earlier.

The member also recommended that both riders and horse wear HiViz so they can be easily seen by other road users, or spotted if there is an accident.

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Message received 11th November 2009

Horsewatch Bulletin for 7th November

Message received 9th November 2009

Please see below sent to us from Gloucestershire Police. Please consider Microchipping if your horses or ponies are not already, remember you all get £5 per head discount with Freezemark for being a Horse Watch member as well...

Go safe and remember to report anything suspicious immediately
Thank you
Tess Smith 8682
PCSO Support for South Somerset North
Horse Watch Coordinator for South Somerset Rural
Tel 0845 456 7000 Ext 62029 or 07825 756276

Subject: Plaits found on horses

Dear horse owners

On Monday (2 Nov) night my friend’s horse was stolen from a field in the Guildford area. The people who took her sawed through a wooden post and rail fence to get out and this happened between 3pm and 6pm in the afternoon.

The police were informed and so were the microchip company who circulated her details to all the ferry ports etc.

As you can imagine the owner was completely distraught.

Late Tuesday (3 Nov) afternoon she received a phone call from the police to say her horse had been found in Hollyhead, Wales. She was tied to a railing at the ferry port and the ferry to Ireland had gone without her. So today she is driving to Wales to pick her up.

Several things have come to light in this story:

1. A week ago her horse had a small plait in its mane when she went to get her in from the field. She describes it as very small, almost like a tangle. She disregarded it as kids messing about (her horses are out in a field with others). However, this is how people mark horses to be stolen later. Ie. One person marks them, another then comes later and knows which one to take.

2. The ferry port at Hollyhead do not check horses passports or microchips. This horse was travelling without a passport.

3. The police believe the reason this horse was left behind was because she was microchipped. Although the UK is lax about passport and microchip checking, it is apparently more common for horses to be scanned on entering Ireland. The people who take them will scan them and dump them if they find a microchip. This horse also had a large obvious scar so this may have been a contributing factor.

The police told her that horses being dumped at a ferry terminal is not uncommon and they usually turn out to be stolen. They have had horses left in a lorry on the actually ferry!

This story has a happy ending for H and E, but it makes you wonder how many other stolen horses were on that ferry to Ireland.

The owner has asked me not to give any more details because of the police investigation that is on going, but has given her permission for me to relay this story, mainly to highlight:

1. If you find your horse with a small plait in its mane or tail please do not ignore it. I thought it was common knowledge that people knew about this, but several people I've spoken to since were not aware of it. 2. If your horse isn’t microchipped please consider doing it. The owner of this horse describes her as ‘nothing flashy, just a normal 14.2 bay mare’ so please don’t think it couldn’t happen to you.

Please do not ask me to provide more details regarding the horse or owner as I can’t, but please spare a happy thought today for H and E who should be having a (probably very emotional) reunion in Hollyhead later on today.

Please forward this email onto any other horsey people you know. The more people who know about plaits and microchips the better...

Nicky.x

Thank you for reading and please be alert to this plaiting - keep an eye on your own horses and also neighbours!

Pc 695 Melanie Campbell
Horsewatch Co-ordinator
Gloucester South Police Station (Quedgeley)
0845 090 1234 Ext 4182

Message received 6th November 2009

Inc CC-05112009-0310
At approx 1430hrs today 5th Nov 2009
Horse Trailer Stolen from Buckden, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Aqua in Colour with a White Roof - Number Plate P90BOD on rear of Trailer
Stolen by occupants of White Ford Transit Van
Last seen heading South on the A1

If you have any information regarding this crime or any other please
contact Cambridgeshire Police on 0345 4564564

Kind regards,

Lydia

Cambridgeshire Horsewatch
Mobile: 07921 294939
email: horsewatch@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Message received 5th November 2009

[ - Bedford - 05/11/09 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A theft has been reported at a Stable Yard on the outskirts of Eaton Bray, overnight on the 3rd to the 4th of Novemeber.

The offender has gained access to the location, and removed an energiser, from an electric fence.

No other property was taken, and no buildings were entered.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,5,0,2,0,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 2nd November 2009

[ - Bedford - 02/11/09 Burglary Farm Horse South]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary took place in a farm in Eaton Bray, Dunstable, between 5:00 in the evening, on the 1st, and 7:30 in the morning, on the 2nd of October.

Offenders have removed the bolt securing an outbuilding doors. Offenders have entered the outbuildings, which contained various equine equipment. Offenders have moved these items around, and have stolen various items. There are tyre tracks that lead from the field, down the driveway to the outbuilding.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, JD,/,4,4,6,4,9,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 1st November 2009

From: equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk [mailto:equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 30 October 2009 14:53
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: FW: Hampshire Horsewatch Bulletin

  
IMPORTANT NOTICE
 The current Bulletin is exceptionally long which reflects the extraordinary amount of crime and equine related occurrences being experienced around the country If I try and send the Bulletin in the normal way  many members computers will expire!!! So to read the current edition please go to the following link:- 
The newsletter is now online http://www.nfed.co.uk/latest.htm  Click onto this. Allow the relevant page to appear with a list of readable itemsLook at the entry - 29/10/09 Hampshire Horsewatch News Bulletin.      Click on this title and it will take you to the next level.  Then click onto the next link.The bulletin in all its glory will open up………..Please find time to read it………and if you only take on board one thing…..POST CODE ALL YOUR PROPERTY 
Regards - David David Collings
Hampshire Horsewatch co-ordinator and Force Equine Liaison Officer

 

Message received 29th October 2009

[ - Bedford - 29/10/09 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A burglary has taken place at stables, in Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, between 3:00 in the afternoon, and 5:00 in the evening, on the 28th of October.

Offenders have approached, and removed then padlock from a horse shed. Offenders have conducted a search, and have stolen horse vitamins, and a harness. Two horse rugs were taken from the horse stable.

Two tall white males, were seen in Citroen Berlingo looking round, but the crime was not witnessed.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

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If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

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Message received 27th October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 27/10/09 Horse Watch Retailer]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A theft has taken place in tack shop, in Kensworth, Dunstable, at 12:46 on the 24th of October.

An offender has entered the tack shop, and selected two horse clipper sets, and made off, without paying. A member of staff has chased the offender, and pinned the offender to the floor. The offender has threatened to stab the member of staff. The items were recovered, and the offender made off in a vehicle towards the A5.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, JD/,4,3,3,9,5/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your suppor

Message received 22nd October 2009:

Theft of Carraige WESTMILL

Dear Watch Member,
Over night 15th October a 2 seater Bennington Buckaneer Carraige in Navy Blue was stolen from within a horsebox.
if you have any information or see this please call the police on 0845 33 00 222.
Please be extra vigilant and mark all your property as we seem to be having a crime wave in the horse world at the moment, dont be a victim and bolt the door after the horse has bolted, act now and deter the criminals.
If you need to reply by email click on my address here: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk.
Regards,
Karen Broad
Police Community Support Officer
Horse Watch
Email: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk

Message received 21st October 2009:

Suffolk Horsewatch Bulletin for 30/9 - missed off the last Bulletin.

Message received 20th October 2009:

From: Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk [mailto:Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 20 October 2009 07:23
 

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following

the theft of around £30,000 worth of equestrian equipment from a livery

yard in Stapleton, Pontefract.

Thieves entered the yard on the Stapleton Park Estate between the hours of

11pm on Sunday 4 October and 7am on Monday 5 October, taking a substantial

amount of riding gear.

During the raid over 30 saddles were taken, along with around 40 bridles

and other equipment such as riding boots and hats, horse feed, and 10 boxes

of Maxi worming tablets.

Police believe that the offenders may try to sell the stolen equipment on,

and are urging people to get in touch if they are offered equestrian

equipment or horse feed for sale.

Anyone who has any information in relation to this incident should contact

PC Ian Thompson of the Eggborough Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 60 60 24

7 - or Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555

111.

TACK INFO RECEIVED FROM NORTH YORKS BELOW:

4 - 5 October 2009 Stapleton Park Farm overnight offenders enter farm yard
premiss force lkocks and approx 5 sheds and other containers.  30 saddles
and 40 bridles stolen.

There is potentially a link with the theft of gates and the most recent
loss of horses.

MO recorded as Offenders enter private and by dragging steel gate off
hinges using unknown vehicle, gain entry to various outbuildings using
various tools and vehicles to break locks, then leave area with stolen
property.

Offenders gained access via a field off the Little Smeaton road in some
type of 4x4 vehicle. Offenders had pulled part of metal barrier out of the
ground to access the field and moved a large cut treee trunk with vehicle.
Drove across the field to where the yard was with large barns. Use gripping
tool snapped several padlocks to gain access to barns and storeroom and
rear containers. One container had a make shift office within and storage
area for saddles. CSI found glove marks


The property list is extensive

Horse tack / Stolen / Value:9.99 (1 x Shires rug bag size small dark blue
£9.99 / )
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / SAXON / Value:29.98 (2 x Saxon fleece rugs
size 5ft 9ins purple @£14.99 each £29.98 / )
Horse tack / Stolen / MASTA / Value:38.99 (1 x Masta light tunrout rug size
5ft 9ins purple £38.99 / )
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / MASTA / Value:59.99 (1 x Masta medium light
turnout rug 5ft 9ins purple £59.99)
Horse tack / Stolen / Value:24.99 ( / 1 x Nuumed acrylic working hunter
numnah size large £24.99 / (This was a day old))
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1.99 (1 x pair of rubber treads 1.99 / )

Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / COTTAGE CRAFT / Value:22.90 (1 x pair of
cottage craft safety stirrups £22.90 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / KINCADE / Value:9.99 (1 x Kincade flash
noseband size - full / (This was a day old))
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:10.99 (1 x running martingale size cob)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / GFS / Value:39.99 (1 x pair of GFS leather
stirrup leathers )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (1 x Centre revolving loose ring snaffle bit
size 5.5)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / GFS / Value:49.99 (1 x GFS Show bridle cob
size)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / KINCADE / Value:24.99 (1 x Kincade raised
cavesson bridle cob)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FARRINGTON / Value:850.00 ( / 1 x Farrington
working hunter saddle 17 inch)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (2 of my Elevator bridles )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Numnah x 2)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Numnah £23 extra large in 2008 /
)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Numnah extra large £23 in 2009)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / VAN STOCK PROLITE / Value:53.00 (Van Stock
Prolite Pad Wide in black £53 in 2005 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:47.00 (Gel pad £47 in 2006 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:85.00 (Pessoa Training System £85 in
2008 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Sweet iron bit - french link / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (BREAST PLATE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (REINS )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (1 brown bridle / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (GAG SNAFFLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (HANGING CHEEK SNAFFLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (BREAST PLATE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (REINS )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (1 very large black bridle to fit 17 hand cob
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / (Stirrup irons and leathers / )
Horse tack / Stolen / Value:40.00 (NUMNAH)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Sheepskin girth sleeve £15 in
2007 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WINTEC / (Wintec anti-chaff girth / )
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BLACK COUNTRY GPD / Value:1,325.00 (Black -
Black Country - GPD made to template with a flair air system £1,325 in 2007
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Stirrup irons and leathers / )

Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (DRESSAGE GIRTH)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / ALBION / Value:915.00 (Black Albion Dressage
17.5 inch medium wide purchase price £915 in 2005 second hand - replacement
cost approximately £1,700 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / (Stirrup irons / Stirrip leathers / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / JEFFIERS / Value:55.00 (Jeffries Leather Girth
£55 in 2007 / )
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / ALBION VSD / Value:500.00 (Black Albion VSD
18 inch wide puchase price £500 in 2005 second hand - replacement cost
approximately £1,700 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / DERBY HOUSE [RUG BAGS] / Value:29.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [BAG OF VARIOUS SADDLE CLOTHS] / Value:100.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [BURGUNDY COOLER RUG] / Value:25.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [GREY UV RUG] / Value:50.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [FLY RUG WITH BLUE TRIM] / Value:40.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [MEDIUM STABLE RUG IN NAVY] /
Value:59.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:3.75 (Lincoln glycerine soap bar, £3.75)

Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:4.75 (Throughgood saddle spray cleaner,
white bottle, £4.75)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:18.00 (Snaffle bit, Chrome, size as
above, £18.00. )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / DUTCH GAG / Value:34.00 (Dutch Gag Bit, Chrome
rings, nylon mouth piece, size as above, £34.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / PELHAM / Value:30.00 (Pelham bit with curb
chain, chrome, approx 4.5/5 inches, £30.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / HORSEWARE / (Horseware breast plate, green
elastic with thin yellow stripe, brown leather buckles £25.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:8.00 (Side reins, black nylon with small
piece of cream elastic on each side. £8.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Plaited reins, black, £15.00. / )

Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (Plain leather reins, x 2, both
black £10.00 each.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Stubben rubber grip reins, black / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:9.00 (Draw reins, black nylon, £8.00.)
Horse tack / Stolen / MARTINGALE / Value:15.00 (Martingale, Black, Pony,
£15.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Hydrophane Breast Plate, black,
cob, £15.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [CHECK STABLE RUG] / Value:69.99
(6" 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [DRESSAGE CLOTH] / Value:20.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:40.00 (4.hunter bridle, Black, with
plain noseband and diamante browband)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [NUMNAH WITH WHITE PIPING] / Value:14.99
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:40.00 (Snaffle bridle, brown, full
size, £40.00 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / BATES [BLACK LEATHER STIRRUPS] /
Value:69.00
Horse tack / Stolen / SABRE / Value:60.00 (Sabre hunter bridle, black, pony
size. £60.00)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / BATES [BROWN LEATHER STIRRUPS] /
Value:69.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (Collegiate diamante browband,
black with diamante,£30.00(attached to bridle number 4). / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / [SAFETY STIRRUPS] / Value:33.98 (£16.99
each)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / STUBBEN 3000 / Value:95.00 (Stubben 3000
Bridle, black with grackle noseband, Pony size, £95.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / HEINEGER [HANDY CORDLESS CLIPPERS] /
Value:230.00
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / GPA PIKEUR / Value:200.00 (GPA
Pikeur riding hat, black suade with silver metal stripe down front with air
vents, £200.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MARK TODD [TRAVEL BOOTS] / Value:64.99 (cob
size)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1.00 (Stirrup treads, white rubber, size
5, £1.00. )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUO LINER RED] / Value:34.00 (100g)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:20.00 (Stirrup Irons, silver,
£20.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUE NECK COVER] / Value:53.00
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:25.00 (Wintec Stirrup
Leathers, black, £25.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUO RUG] / Value:275.00 (6" x 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:30.00 (Wintec elastic chafeless
Girth, black, £30.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MARK TODD [NAVY NECK COVER] / Value:24.99
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:350.00 (Wintec 500 synthetic
Saddle, black with suade knee rolls, £350.00. / )
Horse tack / Stolen / MARK TODD [STABLE RUG IN NAVY] / Value:49.99 (6" x
3")
Household articles: Bedspreads/blankets / Stolen / Value:1.00 (1 x human
duvet (double) / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [EXERCISE RUG IN NAVY] /
Value:32.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (1 x Medium weight blu rug (make
unknown) 6ft 3 Old £20 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (1 x Heavyweight rug Blue (make
unknown) 6ft 3 Second Hand £30 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / RHINO / Value:20.00 (1 x Rhino heavyweight
burgundy rug (inclusive of neck) 6ft 3inch Old £20)
Horse tack / Stolen / HAPPY MOUTH / Value:5.00 (Happy mouth Loose ring
lozenge bit Second hand / £5)
Horse tack / Stolen / JEFFRIES ELDONIAN / ( / Jeffries Eldonian revolver
loose ringed snaffle New £23 BIT )
Horse tack / Stolen / BARNSBY BROWN / Value:45.00 (Event Breast Plate -
Barnsby Brown / Full size / Second hand £45)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / BARNSBY COMFORT / Value:80.00 (Bridle -
Barnsby Comfort Bridle with Flash noseband and Gummi reins Tan colour Full
size Second Hand £80 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / CARL HESTER / Value:25.00 (Reins - Carl Hester
training reins / second hand £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:38.00 ( / Barnsby Grip pad GP Brown /
Second Hand £15 / Roma High Wither Numnah / New £23)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / SPRENGER BOW / Value:45.00 ( / Stirrups -
Sprenger Bow Balance / Second Hand £45)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THORPWGOOD GP / Value:5.00 (Girth - Thorowgood
GP Brown / Second hand £5 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / IDEAL INTERNATIONAL EVENT, HAVANA / 9200 /
Value:350.00 (Saddle - Ideal International Event, Havana, 17.5 inch Medium
wide Saddle no N563 serial no 9200 BHS stamp 378 Datatag - DS 0399655
Second hand value £350 / )
Radio, T.V., etc: Car radio/CD player / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Small CD
player £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (2x Saddle covers, black with red
trim and R&R country written in gold on them. £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (Black winter synthetic girth. £30
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:26.00 (Brown stirrup leathers £26 / )

Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MAX TODD [EXERCISE SHEET IN NAVY] /
Value:32.95
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Brown saddle pad with gold trim
£25 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:100.00 (Brown GP saddle, 17" £100 / )

Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [BURGUNDY FLEECE RUG] /
Value:32.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WOOF WEAR / Value:16.00 ("Woof wear" tail
guard in black. £16 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [MASTA THERMATEX RUG] / Value:55.00 (6" x 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:57.00 (Exercise sheet in black, size
large. £57 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Dark blue travel boots with large
velcro straps. £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THERMATEX [BURGUNDY RUG] / Value:114.99
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / LE MIEUX / Value:60.00 ("Le mieux" black
full sized saddle cloth with fleece on shoulder. £60 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / STUBBEN [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:130.00
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / FAL PRO / Value:80.00 ("Fal pro" outdoor
grey 6'9 heavyweight without neck. £80 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [SUREGRIP RUBBERISED REINS] / Value:14.00
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / MARK TODD / Value:60.00 ("Mark Todd" Heavy
weight indoor without neck, blue colour. £60 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MYLER / Value:57.00 ("Myler" loose ring
snaffle bit. £57 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:36.00 (Black leather girth with central
buckle. £36 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [DRESSAGE REINS] / Value:42.99 (Rubber lined)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / STUBEN / Value:30.00 (2x pair of "Stuben"
stirrup irons with white treads. £30 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [PELHAM BITS] / Value:2.00 (£24.99 each)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FARRINGTON / Value:950.00 (Black 17" medium
KN dressage saddle with "farrington" large knee blocks. £950 / )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / SABRE [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:149.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / PRESTIGE / Value:100.00 (Black "Prestige"
bridle with flash noseband and black rubber reins: £100 / )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / SABRE [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:149.00
(BRIDLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THOROWGOOD [GIRTHS] / Value:35.90 (54" at
£17.95 each)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THOROWGOOD [DRESSAGE GIRTH] / Value:19.50
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BATES INOVA [DRESSAGE SADDLE] /
Value:1,400.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / JEFFRIES FALCON HAWK [SADDLE] / Value:900.00
Other article: Other / Stolen / [ENERGISER] / Value:100.00 (BATTERY
OPERATED)
Other article: Other / Stolen / BROCHOP [CHAFF] / Value:5.00 (UNOPENED
WHITE SACK)
Other article: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (BINS CONTAINING READI-GRASS)
Other article: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (BINS CONTAINING COOL MIX)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [HORSE BRUCHES] / Value:40.00 (VARIOUS MAKES
AND TYPES)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MOSLEY HORSELINE [HORSE CLIPPERS] /
Value:200.00 (BATTERY POWERED)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1,000.00 (LEATHER GIRTHS, STIRRUPS,
IRONS AND A VARIETY OF BITS - VARIOUS COLOURS LENGTHS AND MAKES)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FREDERIC BUTET [CROSS COUNTRY SADDLE] /
Value:2,000.00 (17INCH SINGLE FLAP - DISTINCTIVE NAIL WORK ON THE REAR -
RARE SADDLE NOT WIDELY SOLD)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FALCON [EVENT SADDLE] / Value:300.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BLACK FALCON [GP SADDLE] / Value:300.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / [KN DRESSAGE SADLE] / Value:450.00 (SIZE
MEDIUM WIDE 17INCH SEAT)
Medical equipment / Stolen / BUTE / Value:40.00 (FOR HORSES)
Medical equipment / Stolen / MAXI [HORSE WORMERS] / Value:100.00
Horse tack: Harness / Stolen / JEFFRIES / Value:100.00 (5 POINT HARNESS
WITH GREEN AND YELLOW ELASTIC BETWEEN THE POINTS)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [BREAST PLATES] /
Value:160.00 (1 BLACK AND 3 BROWN)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (UNKNOWN VALUE)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / GRACKLE / Value:40.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:120.00 (ONE BEING AN "ELECTOR" BRIDLE)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [ROLLERS] / Value:15.00 (STRIPES)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [ROLLERS] / Value:15.00
Horse tack: Harness / Stolen / [LUNGE LINES] / Value:40.00 (LUNGE LINES
WITH DRAW AND SIDE REIGNS)
Other article: Other / Stolen / [MONEY BOX] / Value:20.00 (HORSE SHAPED
MONEY BOX CONTAINING ABOUT 20POUND)
Other article: Other / Stolen / [MONEY JAR] / Value:20.00 (JAR WITH WHITE
LID CONTAINING ABOUT 20POUND)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / PESSOA [TRAINING AID] /
Value:80.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING GLOVES] /
Value:30.00 (LEATHER)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING HAT] /
Value:100.00 (BASIC LEARNER HATS)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / PATEY [RIDING HAT] /
Value:140.00 (MADE TO MEASURE WITHOUT STRAPS STILL IN BOX)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / CHARLES OWEN [SHOW
JUMPING HAT] / Value:140.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING HAT] /
Value:140.00 (SKULL CAP SIZED 54/55CMS)
Sporting goods: Hunting equipment / Stolen / [HUNTING WHIP] / Value:100.00
(LEATHER)
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / [MUCK BOOTS] / Value:70.00 (SIZE
4)
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / HARRY HALL [RIDING BOOTS] /
Value:35.00 (SIZE 4)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / KANQUET / Value:220.00
(SIZE T2 BUT MADE TO MEASURE SO SHORTER AT THE BACK)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / AEROWEAR [BODY
PROTECTOR] / Value:275.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / COMPETITER [SAFETY HAT]
/ Value:50.00
Machinery or tools: Chain saw / Stolen / STIHL / Value:150.00
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / DUBARRY [BOOTS] / Value:40.00
(SIZE 10)
Machinery or tools: Electric supplies / Stolen / [FENCE ENERGISERS] /
Value:360.00 (12 volt fence energisers used for the operation of electric
fences)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [MARTINGALES] / Value:80.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:150.00 (full sized)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / THOROUGHGOOD / Value:350.00 (medium size -
17.5inch)

Message received 17th October 2009:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 16th October 2009

Message received 16th October 2009:

Thames Valley Police sent out this message today:-

[THAMES VALLEY COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Milton Keynes - d10/52]

This is a Ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes on 16 October.

Two instances of three suspicious males looking around tack shops in Great Brickhill and Bow Brickhill have been reported today 16 October.

There were 3 males in both instances who were acting suspiciously and were described as driving a silver mercedes in one instance and grey mondeo in the other.

Please be vigilant.

U R N 5 6 5 dated October 16th and U R N

8 0 2 dated 16 October.

I have phoned the person whose details you gave me in your message (under) to thank her, and have deleted her ID to pass this round to various people in Beds, Herts Northants Essex & Cambs for their info.

Please everyone keep your eyes open, we need to know what these guys are up to - & hopefully stop them!!

Row, Rowena James, Beds Horsewatch

 

Message received 14th October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 14/10/09 Countryside/Horse Watch Arson ]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

The Bedfordshire and Luton Fire Service, were called to a barn fire, at an Equestrian Centre, in Northill, near Biggleswade, on Monday the 12th of October, between 8:30, and 10:10 in the evening.

The offender has started a fire in the centre of a large barn.

Over 50000 pounds of damage has been caused.

No livestock were in the barn.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,1,8,6,1,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

Message received 14th October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 14/10/09 Horse Watch Farm Key Warning]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

Farmkey have received word from a customer saying that a man had just come onto their yard, stating that he worked for Farmkey and needed to see the passports of their horses to check they had a record of the Freezemark number on the passport. We think that the man had gathered that the horses are freezemarked by Farmkey from the gate sign that they had on the paddock. When the customer queried this, the man produced a card with the Farmkey logo and photograph ID saying that his name was Martin. Farmkey state that they do not have a technician called Martin and that they do not give photograph ID. They also advise that people do not allow anyone onto their yard without a prior appointment or checking with the Farmkey Office before allowing access.

Amanda Done
Farmkey Team Leader
Genus/ABS
Tel. +044[0]8708707107
Fax. +044[0]1270 616702

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

Message received 13th October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 13/10/09 Horse Watch]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A horse box trailer was stolen from a field in Blunham, on Monday the 12th of October, between 6:30, and 7:55 in the evening.

The offender has removed a gate from the hinges to gain access to the field, and removed an Ivor Williams Trailer, large enough to transport 2 horses.

The trailer has since been recovered on an idustrial estate in Chalton.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,1,7,8,9,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=4aa6770e-b9fc-4762-bd99-4b6838c69ea2&email=-1&web=-1

Message received 13th October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 13/10/09 Horse Watch]

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours.

A theft from a horsebox, has taken place in a farm, in Upper Staploe, St Neots, between 5:30, on the 8th, and 2:00 in the afternoon, on the 9th of October.

Offenders have gained access to the yard, and approached a horsebox. An offender has then forced the lock, to a side door, and removed equestrian euipment.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, JH,/,4,1,3,1,0,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=6885a05e-ac1a-4953-979d-2cab455f5404&email=-1&web=-1

Message received 12th October 2009:

Kirklees Horsewatch. Believed Bogus Official.

FYI - From the Welsh Pony  and Cob Society Web Pages
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Farmkey have received word from a customer saying that a  man had just come
onto their yard, stating that he worked for Farmkey and needed  to see the
passports of their horses to check they had a record of the  Freezemark
number on the passport.
We think that the man had gathered that the horses are  freezemarked by
Farmkey from the gate sign that they had on the paddock. When  the customer
queried this, the man produced a card with the Farmkey logo and  photograph
ID saying that his name was Martin.
Farmkey state that they do not have a technician called  Martin and that
they do not give photograph ID. They also advise that people do  not allow
anyone onto their yard without a prior appointment or checking with  the
Farmkey Office before allowing access.

Amanda Done
Farmkey Team Leader
Genus/ABS
Tel.  +044[0]8708707107
Fax. +044[0]1270 616702


Roger Day P.C. 1461,
North Kirklees Crime Reduction Officer,
Dewsbury Police Station,
Tel: 01924 431048.
E Mail. roger.day@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 1st October 2009:

[ - Bedford - 01/10/09 Countryside/Horse Watch Mid Beds]

This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.

A theft took place in a farm in Haynes, on Wednesday the 30th of September between 11:30 in the morning, and 3:15 in the afternoon.

The offender has broken the gates to gain access to the location.

A Leyland Daf, motorised Horse Box Lorry, large enough to transport 3 horses. The box is Gold with a Burgundy stripe.

A Horse Racing Cart was also taken, blue in colour, the left hand wheel was puntured.

A number of embroidered horse rugs, worth over 1000 pounds, and some digital camera equipment, were in the vehicle at the time it was taken.

The vehicle was driven across a ploughed field away from the location.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }

If you have any information about this crime, please call (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,4,0,1,2,5,/2009.

Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=42eb5fe9-37ad-40b2-b4c0-8ce074ba96cb&email=-1&web=-1

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