Police warning after farm burglaries in Devon

The force is appealing for witnesses following the spate of burglaries

Police are warning farmers to secure items after a spate of burglaries from outbuildings in Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said burglaries had taken place in the north and south of the county.

A green Yamaha quad bike was stolen on 31 October in East Allington, with another quad stolen from Kingsbridge the previous night, the force said.

It added, in Hartland, between 25 and 26 October, a red Suzuki 500 quad bike and power tools were taken from a farm.

Also between the 25 and 26 October, in the same area, four power and garden tools were stolen in another burglary, officers said.

Police said: "Please can farms review security, make a note of all property and serial numbers, and consider additional locks, trackers on quad bikes."

It said to be "wary of any suspicious activity" and note down vehicle registrations.

It appealed for witnesses to come forward.