Police warnings to Nottinghamshire farms about rural crime after spate of agricultural thefts and arson

Farms have been warned by Nottinghamshire police after a spate of rural crimes.

The warnings come as a farm in Flawborough updated their followers and fellow farmers about thefts on their land in the earlier hours of Friday morning.

Several tractors were broken into with their GPS systems stolen. Other farms in the area were also targeted.

The hurt of thefts was compounded later that day when someone set fire to a hay stack.

Flawborough Farms posted the update to their facebook page alongside a dramatic aerial video of the fire.

Nottinghamshire Police offered advice to farmers and warnings about rural crime in the Rushcliffe area, saying:

"We are now aware of two separate farms in Rushcliffe being targeted by thieves for GPS tracking systems in agricultural vehicles.

"Those with such equipment are advised to remain vigilant whilst enquiries are ongoing.

"We are increasing mobile patrols following these reports and officers will be visiting local farms to offer security advice.

"If you become aware of any suspicious activity or out-of-character behaviour, please report it immediately via 101 (or 999 in an emergency)."