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To Equine Owners
Many of you will be aware of e mails and text messages circulating concerning reports of 2 men of East European appearance allegedly taking photographs of horses possibly with the intent of stealing.
The initial and original reports concerning two vehicles being seen with 2 men of East European appearance originated from Derbyshire/ Nottingham area.
The vehicles are a White Van registration number N253 XAJ (NB: these are believed to be false plates - these plates belong to a cream ford minibus, which is not involved in stealing horses - read more about this number plate)
Red Land cruiser registration number B16 RBB
It is not confirmed or established what these men were doing or concerned in. Their activity is suspicious only and this is what needs to be explained.
As a result of the interest in the vehicles lines of enquiry are being undertaken.
The information was circulated via the Horsewatch network which through e mail and texting now covers virtually the UK. It would appear that as the information is passed on the senders have distorted and misrepresented it through their interpretation and this has been the cause of alarm and concern.
What is now happening is that anyone seen in "suspicious" circumstances near a horse is automatically East European when this is not the case. Unless the two vehicles are physically seen and registration number taken then there is no confirmation. Again a sighting of a white van or red car does not mean it is the vehicles circulated but rumour and suggestion merely exasperates the situation.
In this day and age we should all be aware of what goes on around us. Information circulated by Horsewatch Alliance is at times supplied from police sources and is aimed to inform and advise in order that members of the equine community can take steps to reduce, prevent crime as well as assist in detecting crime.
I hope this helps clarify the situation.
As always remain vigilant and report anything you consider suspicious. Community information is very important in trying to reduce, prevent and detect crime.
Hampshire Constabulary telephone number is 0845 045 45 45
In an emergency call 999
Regards - David
DI 23003 David Collings
Serious and Organised Crime Unit
& Force Equine Liaison Officer
Mobile 07867 972868
Many of you will be aware of e mails and text messages circulating concerning reports of 2 men of East European appearance allegedly taking photographs of horses possibly with the intent of stealing.
The initial and original reports concerning two vehicles being seen with 2 men of East European appearance originated from Derbyshire/ Nottingham area.
The vehicles are a White Van registration number N253 XAJ (NB: these are believed to be false plates - these plates belong to a cream ford minibus, which is not involved in stealing horses - read more about this number plate)
Red Land cruiser registration number B16 RBB
It is not confirmed or established what these men were doing or concerned in. Their activity is suspicious only and this is what needs to be explained.
As a result of the interest in the vehicles lines of enquiry are being undertaken.
The information was circulated via the Horsewatch network which through e mail and texting now covers virtually the UK. It would appear that as the information is passed on the senders have distorted and misrepresented it through their interpretation and this has been the cause of alarm and concern.
What is now happening is that anyone seen in "suspicious" circumstances near a horse is automatically East European when this is not the case. Unless the two vehicles are physically seen and registration number taken then there is no confirmation. Again a sighting of a white van or red car does not mean it is the vehicles circulated but rumour and suggestion merely exasperates the situation.
In this day and age we should all be aware of what goes on around us. Information circulated by Horsewatch Alliance is at times supplied from police sources and is aimed to inform and advise in order that members of the equine community can take steps to reduce, prevent crime as well as assist in detecting crime.
I hope this helps clarify the situation.
As always remain vigilant and report anything you consider suspicious. Community information is very important in trying to reduce, prevent and detect crime.
Hampshire Constabulary telephone number is 0845 045 45 45
In an emergency call 999
Regards - David
DI 23003 David Collings
Serious and Organised Crime Unit
& Force Equine Liaison Officer
Mobile 07867 972868
