Theft of Motor Vehicle

Community Crime Alert - Theft of Quad Bike Recovered

Officers are appealing for information following the theft of a quad bike from an outbuilding on the Whitfield Estate.

🕙 The theft is believed to have taken place between 10:00pm on Thursday 30 July 2026 and 7:30am on Friday 31 July 2026.

🚜 The stolen quad bike was later located in a farmer's maize field in Pembridge during the morning of 31 July 2026 and has since been recovered and returned to its rightful owner. ✅

While we're pleased that the vehicle has been recovered, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of securing rural properties, outbuildings and vehicles.

🔒 Security Advice

🏡 Home Security • Ensure doors and windows are locked, even when at home. • Consider installing CCTV, video doorbells or security lighting. • Keep valuables out of sight from windows.

🚪 Outbuilding Security • Fit robust locks, padlocks and security bars to sheds, barns and garages. • Install motion-activated lighting and CCTV around vulnerable areas. • Alarm outbuildings where possible. • Record serial numbers and photograph valuable equipment.

🚜 Vehicle & Quad Bike Security • Remove keys and never leave them in / near the vehicle, or keep in a secure location within the home • Use wheel clamps, chains or ground anchors where practical. • Secure vehicles inside locked buildings whenever possible. • Consider tracking devices and forensic marking products to assist recovery if stolen. • Park vehicles in well-lit, visible locations.

👀 If you saw anything suspicious in the Whitfield Estate or Pembridge areas during the times mentioned, or have any information that may assist enquiries, please contact your local policing team via email Herefordsouthside.snt@westmercia.police.uk with log reference number 00100_I_31072026 or 00101_I_31072026.

Working together, we can help make our rural communities a harder target for thieves. 🤝🚔