Police recover suspected stolen quad bikes from farms in Nottinghamshire

A 19 year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and conspiring to steal from another

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
Nottinghamshire Police said they executed a warrant at a Bassetlaw address where they recovered a number of quad bikes which were believed to have been stolen from farms along with diesel drums to steal fuel
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Nottinghamshire Police said they executed a warrant at a Bassetlaw address where they recovered a number of quad bikes which were believed to have been stolen from farms along with diesel drums to steal fuel

A number of Nottinghamshire farmers have been victims of a recent spate in ATV and diesel thefts on farms. Bassetlaw's Operation Reacher Team and Neighbourhood Officers (BOPRT) said they have disrupted...

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