Large farming machinery stolen in daylight

PUBLISHED: 17:52 02 February 2010 | UPDATED: 11:09 07 July 2010

Thieves stole a large barley crusher in broad daylight from farm premises at Market Lane, Wighton, near Wells.

The machinery is used for crushing barley grain for animal feed.

Thieves stole a large barley crusher in broad daylight from farm premises at Market Lane, Wighton, near Wells.

The machinery is used for crushing barley grain for animal feed. Police say a vehicle would have been needed to move it. The theft happened between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Friday .

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Simon Blakely, at Wells police station, on 0845 456 4567 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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