**GPS devices stolen from tractors in the Market Weighton/ Sancton area**

On THURSDAY 7th May 2026, a theft has been reported to Police in regards to a theft of a number GPS devices from a number of tractors and one sprayer.

The theft is believed to have taken place between Wed 6th May 2026 20:30hrs and Thursday 7th May 06:30hrs

Offenders have entered a farm yard, entered insecure tractors and have taken four GPS screens from three tractors and one sprayer before leaving the farm.

Items stolen:

Case CBX, FMX screen 

JCB tractor, 1060 screen 

Trimble 1260, which was in the Valtra Tractor

John Deree sprayer , green star 2600 screen 

The investigation continues. 

If you have witnessed any suspicious persons or vehicles in the vicinity of Market Weighton during these hours please contact police on 101 quoting Log 370 24/03/23.

Please can we remind farmers to review their security and to keep their properties/equipment safe. 

In relation to the security of tractor GPS Receiver and Screens, please consider the below crime prevention advice around MARK IT, REMOVE IT and LOCK IT.

MARK IT, REMOVE IT, LOCK IT

Tractor GPS Screens

Tractor GPS Receivers

Please also make sure your device is properly insured as it may need to be a separate item on your insurance, especially once removed from machinery.  

We would also advise people to consider installing CCTV, intruder alarms, security lighting and boundary security (entrance gates/fencing) around your property to provide formal surveillance and target harden the most vulnerable areas.

We cannot physically be everywhere at the same time and our communities are our eyes and ears in the countryside.  They know when something they see isn’t right.  We want them to call us about any suspicious activity they see. Please report this to police immediately on 999 if there is a crime in progress or 101 for non-emergency incidents.

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