In British Kent thousands of pounds worth of tack has been stolen in two high-value burglaries. On 8 June and 9 June burglars broke into an outbuilding at a farm in West Farleigh, Maidstone, and took “a number of” saddles and bridles. Another burglary was also reported to police on 13 June. The thieves broke through padlocks used to secure the gate and outbuildings at a Staplehurst farm and stole 30 saddles and 30 bridles. Police are urging owners to mark their tack and check their security. “While it is impossible to prevent all burglaries and theft of horse equipment, owners can take steps to help prevent this and to make it harder for criminals to steal and sell on equipment,” said sergeant Darren Walshaw of Kent Police’s rural task force.
In British Kent thousands of pounds worth of tack has been stolen in two high-value burglaries. On 8 June and 9 June burglars broke into an outbuilding at a farm in West Farleigh, Maidstone, and took “a number of” saddles and bridles. Another burglary was also reported to police on 13 June. The thieves broke through padlocks used to secure the gate and outbuildings at a Staplehurst farm and stole 30 saddles and 30 bridles. Police are urging owners to mark their tack and check their security. “While it is impossible to prevent all burglaries and theft of horse equipment, owners can take steps to help prevent this and to make it harder for criminals to steal and sell on equipment,” said sergeant Darren Walshaw of Kent Police’s rural task force.