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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Farming equipment thefts, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Good morning all,
We have had reports recently of a drone or drones being flown over properties. In at least one case a theft took place a short time later. If you have any information which you believe could identify the use of a drone in suspicious circumstances we urge you to report it via 101. We are obviously talking about situations where it may appear that the drone is being used to study a property as opposed to a child and their parents pursuing their hobby.
We are particularly interested in any vehicles seen linked to such use.
I appreciate that we want to get this message out to farmers and people out in the remote rural areas who don't necessarily use social media, so I would urge you to spread the message.
Timing is key - please report at the time which will hopefully give us the opportunity to investigate there and then.
Sgt Kev Day
 Lancashire Police have a team dedicated to the protection and detection of wildlife, rural and heritage crime. They deliver dedicated, targeted policing that engages with rural communities and addresses their unique policing needs The NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council) has developed a Rural Affairs Strategy which sets out police priorities in this area: Farm machinery, plant and vehicle theft - including quad bikes, modern and vintage tractors, tools and equipment from outbuildings. Livestock offences - including theft, worrying and attacks. Fuel theft - including heating oil, diesel and petrol. Equine crime - including horse trailer and horse box theft, horse theft, tack theft, fly grazing and neglect. Fly tipping - including household and commercial waste, waste through organised criminality. Poaching which crosses over with the wildlife priorities - including hare coursing, deer poaching, fish poaching. Heritage crime - It is also important to recognise that rural crime and antisocial behaviour have an adverse impact on the historic environment and heritage assets found across the United Kingdom - including the theft of metal from church buildings, unlawful metal detecting and interference with historic shipwrecks.
More information on these issues and prevention advice can be found at Rural crime | Neighbourhood Watch Network If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.lancashire.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online webpage Home - Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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