High Bentham farm machinery theft

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a farm burglary that happened near High Bentham.

It happened at a property off Mewith Lane between 6pm on Sunday 17 December 2023 and 07.30am on Monday 18 December 2023.

The following items of high-value farm machinery were stolen during the burglary:

- A Honda quadbike Fourtrax 300 in blue (see image below).

- A Farr quadbike in red with alloy wheels. 

- A 12 foot Ifor Williams twin-axle cattle trailer. 

- A Belle 761 Skid Steer bobcat (see image below).

Police are now appealing for information about any suspicious vehicles that were seen in the area around that time, in particular a cattle trailer which was seen being towed by another vehicle. 

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should email ruth.daley@northyorkshire.police.uk You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Ruth Daley.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230239237 when passing information