Two arrests as police investigate spate of trailer thefts

Two men have been arrested following a spate of trailer thefts across Worcestershire and Herefordshire in recent weeks.

Officers are investigating a series of seven thefts since the middle of February.

Two men were arrested this month (March) on suspicion of theft and have since been bailed pending further enquiries. Some trailers have also been recovered as part of the investigation.

Our Rural and Business Crime team are advising trailer owners and keepers to double check their security measures in case of any further theft attempts. Prevention ideas include: -

• Consider putting a tracker or ‘tag’ in a discreet position on your trailer that is linked to a mobile phone.
• Mark your property with a forensic marking system such as SmartWater.
• Keep a record of the serial numbers.
• Park trailers behind other vehicles / in a secure location where possible.
• Consider additional locking mechanisms such as a wheel clamp.
• Take photos of your trailers from all angles, so that they can be recognised and identified as belonging to you.
• Consider registering your trailer with a plant theft prevention website such as The Equipment Register .

PC Mike Roberts from the Rural Crime Team said: “We have suffered several trailer thefts recently where we believe organised crime groups are targeting trailers for onward sale. 

“Two men have been arrested so far, and an investigation has been launched but this is a timely reminder to please ensure you utilise any possible security measures to protect your property.”

For further advice about rural and business crime prevention please visit Rural crime prevention.