Tractor and Land Rover stolen near Bruton as police launch public appeal

Farm equipment, including a tractor and a Land Rover, was stolen from properties near Bruton. Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have now launched a public appeal for information.

Police said the equipment was stolen between 10pm on Saturday, November 2 and 11am on Sunday, November 3. A green and yellow John Deere tractor, an Ifor Williams triple-axle trailer and a green Land Rover were taken from two properties in Cole and Hadspen.

They were found by police in Hadspen on Sunday, November 3 and returned to their rightful owners. However, police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Officer in the case, PC Thomas Bidwell, said: “We have recently recovered a number of vehicles, agricultural and plant machinery and investigations are underway to identify those responsible.

“In rural areas, we need the support of communities to proactively report suspicious incidents or behaviours. Information like this will help us to develop an intelligence picture and to target our resources where they are most required.

“If you were in the area and witnesses anything suspicious, please contact us on 101 and quote reference 5224290466.” You can also use this online appeals form.