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Quadbike stolen from farm in North Wales

Police said farmers should remain vigilant following the incident

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
North Wales Police said the quadbike was stolen between October 19 and October 20 (generic)
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North Wales Police said the quadbike was stolen between October 19 and October 20 (generic)

Police have warned farming communities in North Wales to remain vigilant following the theft of a farm.

North Wales Police said the dark green Yamaha Kodiak 450 was reportedly stolen from a farm in Abergwyngregyn of Gwynedd area between October 19 and October 20.

District support sergeant Andrew Davies said: "We are appealing for anyone who was travelling through the Abergwyngregyn area overnight on the above dates and may have witnessed suspicious behaviour or have dashcam footage to contact us.

"Further to this, we are asking farmers in the area to remain vigilant for suspicious activity and to ensure any high value equipment is secured when it is not being used."

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 23001031764.

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