Another Yard break in Cheshire/Derbyshire

[HipoH]

Following on from the other thread about a yard burglary in Cheshire I just wanted to let people know that my yard at New Mills, High Peak on the border between Derbyshire/ Cheshire/Greater Manchester was hit by thieves last week on the night of the 4th December 2013. Very similar to the other thread in that they totally cleaned us out, including things like feed bins, a £10 Tesco kettle, as well as all the rugs, wheel barrows, yard brushes, even ancient skanky wellies, etc, etc. Simply put you name it they took it. In addition they also took a Landrover Off Roader and a range of small hand tools. The sheer volume of what was taken was staggering. It was clearly a very professional job as they had disabled the security lights, etc and knew exactly where things were so must have been up prior to the burglary even though we had no strange visitors while we were around. Interestingly the incident whilst reported to Derbyshire police hadn't been communicated to Cheshire and Greater Manchester police!! It has now! It would appear that there is somewhat of a pattern to these crimes across these areas. I'm not sure how this can be stopped other than by making all police forces across the region aware that there seems to be a clear pattern along the M56 corridor and everyone being very vigilant and reporting unusual activity. We all think that we don't have anything of much value hanging around in our tack rooms and it is easy to become complacent but I can assure you that in the words of the song.... you don't know what you've got til its gone!

 

[Adopter]

So sorry to read of your yard thefts. It must have been a terrible shock for you. Have you posted in North West board to warn others?

It does sound as though there is a gang with markets to move the stuff on. Hope your horses are ok.

 

[OWLIE185]

Please obtain a police incident number and then report to Horsewatch as it will be then circulated nationwide.

 

[fatpiggy]

Following on from the other thread about a yard burglary in Cheshire I just wanted to let people know that my yard at New Mills, High Peak on the border between Derbyshire/ Cheshire/Greater Manchester was hit by thieves last week on the night of the 4th December 2013. Very similar to the other thread in that they totally cleaned us out, including things like feed bins, a £10 Tesco kettle, as well as all the rugs, wheel barrows, yard brushes, even ancient skanky wellies, etc, etc. Simply put you name it they took it. In addition they also took a Landrover Off Roader and a range of small hand tools. The sheer volume of what was taken was staggering. It was clearly a very professional job as they had disabled the security lights, etc and knew exactly where things were so must have been up prior to the burglary even though we had no strange visitors while we were around. Interestingly the incident whilst reported to Derbyshire police hadn't been communicated to Cheshire and Greater Manchester police!! It has now! It would appear that there is somewhat of a pattern to these crimes across these areas. I'm not sure how this can be stopped other than by making all police forces across the region aware that there seems to be a clear pattern along the M56 corridor and everyone being very vigilant and reporting unusual activity. We all think that we don't have anything of much value hanging around in our tack rooms and it is easy to become complacent but I can assure you that in the words of the song.... you don't know what you've got til its gone!

Probably the same lot who cleared out a yard in the Stockport area a few years ago - they just hoovered up everything too. Definitely check out Holmfirth and keep an eye at any carboots, and on Ebay. Someone I knew had a load of rugs stolen (both used from their tack rooms, and new from their shop) and spotted them on Ebay a day or two later (they were the only stockists south of the Scots border so it was a bit obvious), with the seller living just a few miles away. She did finally get 90% of them back but only because she hassled the police so much they threatened to arrest her for wasting their time. Idiots.

 

[HipoH]

Thanks folks, yes Horse watch informed and yes checking markets, ebay, preloved, and anywhere else we can think of. I don't hold out much hope but you just feel you have to try. Had a slight "moment" yesterday when it was realised that Derbyshire police hadn't thought to pass any information on to Cheshire police or Greater Manchester Police... now call me old fashioned but I don't think county borders are much of a deterrent to criminals.... crossing the border into Cheshire isn't quite as tricky as crossing the border into Mexico is it??

 

[fatpiggy]

Thanks folks, yes Horse watch informed and yes checking markets, ebay, preloved, and anywhere else we can think of. I don't hold out much hope but you just feel you have to try. Had a slight "moment" yesterday when it was realised that Derbyshire police hadn't thought to pass any information on to Cheshire police or Greater Manchester Police... now call me old fashioned but I don't think county borders are much of a deterrent to criminals.... crossing the border into Cheshire isn't quite as tricky as crossing the border into Mexico is it??

When our tack in the Sale Moor area was stolen the police never bothered to inform us that a few weeks later a hoard of stolen tack was found in a house in Droylsden, or that another recovered hoard was on display for potential owners to come and check, at a yard near Jodrell Bank. The good old bush telegraph tipped me off. I never expected to see mine again though as we were 99% sure it was an inside job by a previous livery whose boyfriend at the time was a very dodgy horse dealer.