Police launch investigation into stolen JCB excavator from Dorset farm

The excavator was put on the back of a trailer and removed from the farm

clock • 1 min read
Dorset Police said the excavator was stolen from a farm in East Dorset
Image:

Dorset Police said the excavator was stolen from a farm in East Dorset

A mini excavator has been stolen from a farm in Dorset which has prompted an investigation to track it down. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team (DPRCT) said a JCB 8014 excavator was stolen from a farm in...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

Dairy Cattle

Dairy Cattle

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

Portable Milking Machine

Portable Milking Machine

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

DAIRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

DAIRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Rural crime

Farmer fined after reusing dead cattle's ear tags
Rural crime

Farmer fined after reusing dead cattle's ear tags

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

Chris Brayford
clock 12 August 2025 • 3 min read
"We all have a role to play in tackling rural crime" - Farmers urged to report incidents to police
Rural crime

"We all have a role to play in tackling rural crime" - Farmers urged to report incidents to police

A vehicle used in a farm burglary has been seized and crushed following collaboration between the NFU and Hertfordshire Police

Mia Willemsen
clock 11 August 2025 • 3 min read
Man dies following collision involving tractor
Rural crime

Man dies following collision involving tractor

The driver of the tractor which crashed causing his passenger to die, has been arrested

Mia Willemsen
clock 11 August 2025 • 1 min read