Quad theft Larkhall

Quad theft Larkhall

On 26th January 2025 Police Scotland attended the report of the theft of a quad from an insecure farm building near Larkhall.

Thankfully the quad was fitted with a good quality tracker system which allowed it to be traced, recovered and return to its owner.

Here are six quick tips for securing your quads and other farm machinery

Fit immobilisation and tracking systems

Use clamps and locks to secure machinery

Restrict access to farmyards, buildings, and sheds where possible

Keep machinery out of sight of roadways where thieves’ scope for targets

Consider outside lighting and CCTV to act as deterrent

Record all serial numbers and take photographs

For more information on quad theft prevention please visit - www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/crime-prevention-advice/vehicle-crime/quad-bike-security

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or via the Contact Us section of the Police Scotland website www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us and quote incident 2783 of 26/01/2025

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Graeme Brown
(Police Scotland, PC - Rural, Acquisitive & Business Preventions Team RAB-PT, M Div - Rural, Acquisitive & Business Preventions Scotland)