About 2350 hours on Tuesday 27th May 2025, an unknown male has attempted to steal 2 red Honda quad bikes at a farm located north of Westruther. A white VW Crafter van and possibly a white Ford Transit Connect van were seen in the area at the time.
Police Scotland request that the farming /rural community remain vigilant at all times. Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or via the Contact Us section of the Police Scotland website www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us
We recommend multiple levels of security to DETER, DELAY and DETECT thieves:
Our top 4 tips are;
• Install an alarm system where quads are kept.
• Consider a robust physical security device such as the SUIP protector and secure the building they are stored in.
• Don’t leave keys in or near your quads.
• Install trackers.
Other recommendations include; good quality LED Lighting, CCTV and signage, Driveway & Shed Alarms, Forensic Security Marking & Signage, Secure Shed and Barn Doors with quality locks, park vehicles in front of shed doors at night, High quality chains & ground or wall anchors to secure quad bikes, Trackers on Vehicles, Cesar vehicle Marking
