Yesterday, 26 August, I circulated details of the theft of a Tractor from Burnt Fen, Lakenheath. I am now circulating this message to Farm Watch across Suffolk as four tractors have now been stolen in the area between 21 and 27 August.

Overnight 26 to 27 August two Massey Ferguson tractors, AE08LUO and AE07HTX, were stolen from a farm in Station Road, Lakenheath.

Overnight 24 to 25 August a John Deere tractor AE56LUR was stolen from a farm at Burnt Fen, Lakenheath.

Overnight 21 to 22 August a John Deere Tractor AU05KNE and a John Deere rigid body teleporter were stolen from another farm at Lakenheath. The teleporter has since been recovered.

As you can see these vehicles are all quite new and, with the exception of the transporter, all are still missing.

Be particularly vigilant of unexpected callers on your farms, report anything suspicious to the police and ring 999 immediately if you need an urgent  police response.

If you have any information to help with this enquiry please telephone Mildenahll police on 01284 774100 or use the following link to pass any useful information to Suffolk Police about this incident.


DO NOT USE THIS LINK IN AN EMERGENCY OR IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE POLICE RESPONSE WHEN YOU SHOULD RING 999.

In a combined effort to reduce property crime across West Suffolk residents and businesses are being encouraged to be vigilant with both vehicles and premises.

Take care when leaving vehicles, remember to remove anything attractive or valuable when leaving your vehicle, particularly mobile telephones, sat nav systems and music players. Dont forget to secure your vehicle and if possible leave it either in a garage or in a well lit area to deter thieves.

Remember It only takes a minute for a thief to strike, it only takes a minute for you to remove valuables from your car.

At home, as the evenings start to become darker remember that a light on a timer will make your home appear occupied in the evening. Keep garages, sheds and other outbuildings secure as well as remembering to lock up when you go out. And remember to be vigilant when dealing with unexpected callers. Always demand identification and do lot let anyone into your home that you do not know.

Remember Suffolk is one of the safest counties in England, together we will keep it that way.

Sgt Bob Chapman,
Police Direct

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ID theft is soaring in Britain with many victims having loans and credit taken out in their name: the Thumbs Up process stops you being the next victim.

All you need is three envelopes, stamps, paper and a £4.95 inkless thumbprint pad.

Using the inkless thumbprint pad, you add your thumbprint to your credit file, which is checked by all banks and lenders when you (or someone else trying to steal your identity) apply for credit. If anyone applies for a loan or credit in your name without submitting a thumbprint, the application will be refused.

If a print is submitted and an application granted, you can prove without doubt the print is not yours and you will not be liable. The fraudster’s print can be given to the police.

Adding your thumbprint to your own credit file will help protect your identity and your credit rating

Here’s what you need to do.

1) Write a notice of correction

This is a legal notice which lenders must act upon when they check your file. This should say:

Please add the following Notice of Correction to my credit file.

I (your name) of (your address) declare that when my signature is required for any financial product or service I will authenticate it with my thumbprint. Failure by me to comply with this direction should result in the service or product being withheld.

Any application without a thumbprint should be considered fraudulent. I will inform you in writing, signed and thumbprinted, of any changes to this Notice of Correction.

2) Sign and thumbprint 3 copies of the Notice of Correction

Sign and thumbprint each letter by placing your thumb on the inkless pad and applying a little gentle pressure, then transfer your thumbprint to the Notice of Correction.

The Notice must contain your title, name, surname, date of birth, current address and postcode, and previous addresses.

3) Send copies to the major UK credit reference agencies:

1. Callcredit plc, Consumer Service Team, PO Box 491, Leeds, LSS3 1WZ.
2. Equifax Limited, Credit File Advice Centre, PO Box 1140, Bradford, BD1 5US
3. Experian Limited, Consumer Help Service, PO Box 8000, Nottingham, NG80 7WF

If a print is submitted and an application granted, you can prove without doubt the print is not yours and you will not be liable. The fraudster’s print can be given to the police.

This covers all application methods, including telephone and internet applications.

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