A quad bike that was stolen in the Lancaster district has been recovered by police in Cheshire.
Police, working alongside the National Agriculture and Construction Theft Team (NACTT), recovered the vehicle from an address in the Shavington area on Sunday morning.
The quad bike had been reported stolen last week and has now been located and recovered as part of ongoing efforts to tackle rural and organised theft.
A police spokesperson said: ‘’This recovery highlights the importance of strong partnership working and intelligence sharing between forces and specialist teams in disrupting criminal activity and returning stolen property to its rightful owners.
‘’We remain committed to protecting our rural communities and targeting those involved in agricultural and machinery theft.’’
Last week, police said they were investigating a series of burglaries affecting rural communities across the Lancaster and Morecambe district.
Officers from Lancaster, Morecambe and Wyre Rural Task Force said a number of investigations remain ongoing, and they continue to pursue all available lines of enquiries.
PCSO Hannah Mason said: ‘’We encourage members of the public to report anything that may assist us, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
‘’If you notice anything suspicious or out of place, please report it. Information from our rural communities is invaluable, and your Rural Task Force will follow up on all reports received.
‘’We would also encourage residents to review their security measures. Ensure gates, outbuildings and vehicles are secured, remove keys from vehicles and machinery, and consider using security lighting, CCTV, tracking devices and property marking where possible.
‘’Store valuable tools and equipment out of sight and make sure any suspicious activity, vehicles or individuals are reported promptly.’’
Incidents can be reported on 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.
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