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Hampshire Horsewatch News Bulletin

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:06:04 +0100

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Fence Energiser Stolen

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:01:53 +0100

Fence energiser stolen from my field in Three Legged Cross, it is yellow and etched in large letters BH15 2JS. on its case. This is the second theft as my neighbours energiser was also stolen.

Please make sure your property is secure as the thieves are obviously working this area and if anyone is offered my energiser for sale to contact the police ?

Winchester Countrywatch

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:47:56 +0100

Between 18th & 20th, at Soberton, a shed was burrgled and tools taken.

Between 19th & 21st, at Wickham, a catalytic converter was stolen.

Between the 20th & 22nd, at Morestead, theft of coping stones from the church wall.

Overnight of 20th &21st, at Old Alresford

21st, 9.00pm at Bramdean, pale blue Toyota HiLux, registration taken as P336HXO, seen acting suspiciously.

22nd, 9.00pm at Meonstoke. A white Ford Ranger pickup 4x4, RF06HLD was seen to drive off from a field having stolen a bale of hay.

24th, between 10am & 7pm, at Owslebury, theft of a green plastic double wheeled barrow from a field. Barrow marked with postcode SO21 1JJ

24th, 5.45pm, at Twyford, a black Landrover Defender LL02WHF was seen to drive onto a yard, then ask for grazing. Caller says that the driver was looking everywhere.

24th, early evening, at Stratton. A white Vauxhall Astra van, GR07YJW, was seen to drive down a driveway, but when challenged by landowner made off.

24th, 8.45pm, at Meonstoke, alarm activation on a farm, attempt made to gain entry to a barn. Green Subaru Forester estate R779YWL was seen to drive off at speed.

Overnight of 24th & 25th, at Marwell Zoo, storage container forced open and a red tool box and contents stolen.

Overnight of 24th & 25th, at Ovington. Theft of 4 cast iron manhole covers, and a catering caravan smashed up.

25th, between 11.30am & 7pm, at Durley, a tack store was burgled and 7 saddles, bridles and other items stolen.

25th, between 12.45pm & 1.45pm, at Bishops Waltham, a Stihl chainsaw was stolen from the back of a works vehicle. The chainsaw is a MS361 model and serial number is P83487631.

Overnight of 25th & 26th, at Bramdean. Vehicle broken into and items stolen.

Overnight of 25th & 26th, at Micheldever, stubble field driven over, suspected poachers.

Overnight of 25th & 26th, at Hursley. Georgian stone garden ornaments stolen.

Overnight of 25th & 26th at Droxford, two field gates stolen.

From North East Hants Countywatch

Overnight of 20th & 21st at Andwell, a John Deere 6430 tractor stolen. Registration RX07EUT.

Overnight of 20th & 21st, at Fleet. 50 pheasant poults were shot dead with an air gun. Believed that the suspect also had a dog, as some of the birds had bee mauled.

Overnight 20th & 21st 600 pheasants stolen from pens in Odiham. Electric fence lifted and pen gates broken into. Unknown what pheasant breeds at this stage.

23rd, daytime, at Privett, a red Toyota Hilux 4x4 pick up was seen to steal a bale of hay from a field.

Overnight of 23rd & 24th, at Upton Gray, theft of diesel.

Many thanks

Jon Radcliffe, P.C 24208

Dorset Horsewatch

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:56:03 +0100

There has been an increased number of unexplained injuries to horses in both the Dorset area and bordering county of Hampshire. In the past some of the injuries have been put down to rutting stags at this time of year, however some are more sinister. Please report any suspicious activity to the police. Dorset police are currently auditing all Watch members and will segregate Horse Watch from Farm Watch. Members will be able to receive both Watch messages if required but this will enable us to get specific messages across to Horse watch members and hopefully improve the service. Please note that unlike some other Forces this is not assigned to a dedicated officer but has to be done in addition to normal police duties
Pc Jane Brittain

If you have any information regarding the contents of this message, please call Dorset Police on 01202/01305 222222, or you may prefer to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Grazing muzzle cut of pony's head last night

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:50:17 +0100

Found pony's muzzle in field this am and upon inspection it has been cleanly cut off his head (with scissors or a knife)last night at the poll area. Not sure who or why one would want to do this and at a guess could be some kind of animal rights person/s or somebody who thinks a grazing muzzle is cruel.

However, they obviously and very clearly do not have any idea why the need for a grazing muzzle or for restricted grazing in the one important factor and that is to prevent laminitis in a laminitic prone pony where if he or any other pony succumb to the horrible and horrific outcome of the disease would have to be pts. I would be quite happy talking to this person personally if they made themselves known to me and get them to understand.

I had undergone great distress and pain when putting my pony into a grazing muzzle as one can see in previous posts. So it was not a decision I took half heartedly!!

I will be speaking to the neighbours (to keep an eye out and why the importance of a grazing muzzle) and I be reporting it to the police.

Stolen Horse Tack & Equipment from Botley

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:41:31 +0100

Over the night of 23rd August 2010 myself and my friend both had our store rooms broken into.
List of items stolen- Navy 7 1/8 ventair hat, Champion Junior navy velvet hat 6 5/8, 2 x lunge lines, one navy , one royal blue- both with knots in. Navy with grey inside travel boots (section A size) Cottage Craft Lilac heart embossed fleece rug 5ft, Purple tail bandage, Blue Tail Guard, Navy/Royal blue over girth, 6ft 9 Premier Equine Fleece burgundy travel rug, with gold braiding, matching travel boots in Large,burgundy, some nibbles from mice on them, and burgundy tail wrap.

My Friend lost all her head collars, her kids velvet and skull caps- Nathan amd Finn written inside, and all her lungeing equipment, and lunge whip.

If you are offered anything which looks like this, please ring the police.

They removed both are padlocks, and took them away with them

Thanks

Gail & Chantal (rather poorer horse owners)

Winchester Countrywatch

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:36:41 +0100

Between the 1st & 12th, at Kings Worthy, lead stolen from the community centre roof.

Overnight of 11th & 12th, at Harestock, theft of a catalytic converter.

Overnight of 11th & 12, at Twyford, two pieces of plant machinery stolen.
1) Takeuchi digger, red and white, serial number 11410049.
2) Tracked dumper, make u/k, colour red, serial 270040W000071.

12th, late evening, at Tichbourne, possible poaching activity.

13th, 9.00pm at Bishops Waltham, a male was disturbed, cutting a catalytic converter from a 4x4.

Overnight of the 13th & 14th, at Titchfield, a burglary occurred at a dwelling. They keys to a Mercedes were taken alomg with the car, which was later found burnt out near Winchester.

Between the 13th & 16th, at Soberton, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.

Between the 13th & 16th, at Shedfield, a 'Snapper series 23' ride on mower was stolen. It is red in colour, and the serial number is 2012681582.

Between the 13th & 17th at Sparsholt, stubble fields driven over and hares shot.

14th, 11.30am, at Soberton, 2 white males were challenged after being found poaching from the river. They became aggressive towards the river keeper, before making off in a black Mitsubishi Warrior 4x4, registration taken as KD55OAW.

14th, 11.45am, at Northington, an H reg blue Toyota HiLux was seen in an are where atheft of staddlestones had occurred a couple of days before. The caller made their prescence known to the occupants of the HiLux, who then drove off at speed.

14th, 2.00pm at Owslebury, a white Ford Transit W767MVV was seen to drive onto a farm yard. The occupants, who were describedf as white, sounding 'Irish', stated they were 'just turning round'. They left soon afterwards.

Overnight of the 14th & 15th, an attempt was made to break into storage buildings at Marwell Zoo.

Overnight of the 14th & 15th, at North Boarhunt, 3 staddle stones stolen.

Between the 14th & 16th at Warnford, an attempt was made to steal a digger.

16th, between 6.00am and 10.00am, beside the B3035 at Corhampton, lifting chains were stolen from a telehandler.

Overnight of 16th & 17th, at West Meon, a commercial yard was broken into and the following stolen.
1) Takeuchi digger, colour yellow, serial number 11401747.

2) Indespension plant trailer, model AD2000, serial number 080774. The trailer is fitted with a ring eye tow hitch.

3) A Husqvarna chainsaw.
4) A Stihl F585 brush cutter.
5) A Stihl TS400 chopsaw.

Overnight of 17th & 18th, at Abbotstone, commercial premises burgled, and a quantity of steel and 2 tractor batteries stolen.

Overnight of 17th & 18th, at Bramdean. Occupants of a farm were woken by stable alarms going off. It was later found that all hair had been cut off of the tail of the family pony. The hair was cut up to the dock, no physical harm was done to the pony.

Overnight of 17th & 18th, at Bishops Waltham, a catalytic converter was stolen from a truck.

18th, 8.50pm, at Woodmancott, a blue Daewoo Musso 4x4 T314PGF was seen driving over stubble fields. Two males seen in the vehicle.

Overnight of 18th & 19th, at Owslebury, a large quantity of building waste was dumped at the roadside.

19th, at 10.00am, 19.8.10, at Hedge End. White Ford Transit van, BD59XPL marked in DHL logo, was stolen. Vehicle is still missing.

Reports have been received of a green Subaru estate, 'R' reg, with two heavy built white males on board, driving on farms and when challenged, they ask if there are any 4x4's for sale.

From North East Hants Countrywatch

Overnight of 15th & 16th, at Ropley, a white Ford Transit YD08LJA was stolen from a commercial yard. The vehicle was later used in burglary offences in the Chalton area. The vehicle has since been recovered

16th, evening, at Newnham, a break in occurred to an out building at a farm, the offenders were disturbed by the farmers son, in their attempt to leave they used their old style Land Rover Discovery to push a car out of the way and their vehicle was hit by a gate causing the rear nearside bumper to be ripped off.
The offenders were described as being three in number and wearing camouflage clothing with balaclavas. A part registration of something similar to H327??? was taken.
A Land Rover Discovery was seen a little later in Tunworth where it was disturbed in the grounds of a large house.
A vehicle similar to this was also seen at Greywell where at about 11.40 pm, the same night (Monday) a container was broken into at an old dairy, diesel and a breaker stolen.

17th, 01.55hrs at Brown Candover, lights were seen in a field. A similar incident was reported last week when at Swarraton at about 4 am lights were seen across some water meadows.

From South of Butser Countrywatch

Overnight of 14th & 16th at Finchdean, a lock up was broken into and the following items stolen.
x2 5hp Honda GX160 petrol driven two inch trash water pumps in black frames with red engine cowlings and white petrol tanks, both have two wheels with black tyres and black fold down handles all fitted by us. One of them has a broken throttle bracket. Takes two people to lift.
x1 Honda GX120 petrol driven two inch clean water pump in greeny/yellow frame with red engine cowling and white petrol tank, much smaller looking unit than the other two pumps above. One person to lift.
x1 Honda GX160 petrol driven generator max 2200 watt in blue frame with SDMO in large letters on the frame also with red engine cowling and white petrol tank. One 110v outlet and one 230v outlet stolen with a short twin white 3 pin plug extension with blue cable made by the victim, therefore unique (still plugged in).
x1 Stihl MS210 petrol driven chainsaw, orange and white colour with orange bar and chain cover.
x1 Stihl FS90 petrol driven strimmer with cow horn handles, orange and white with heavy duty harness.
x1 Stihl FS400 petrol driven strimmer with cow horn handles, orange and white with heavy duty harness.
x1 Husqvarna 345 petrol driven chainsaw, orange colour with orange bar and chain cover.
x1 Tohatsu 2.5hp boat outboard engine short shaft, general colour grey.
x1 Tohatsu 3.5hp boat outboard engine short shaft, general colour grey.
x3 Pairs of bolt croppers, two large one black one blue, one small black.
x1 Large bright yellow plastic hand held twin bulb halogen type rechargeable search light with the battery in the bottom.

Overnight of 17th & 18th, at Prews Hanger/Broadway Lane Clanfield. Stubble and cultivated fields driven over by unidentified 4x4's.

2 incidents of theft of Electric fencing equipment in Finchdean/Chalton in last 3 weeks.

For those with equine interests

The following may be of interest to you.

https://www.necd.org.uk/

If you've made it this far..

I salute you!

It would be fair say that the 'Dag boys' are back, doing their stuff, such as carelessly losing their dogs etc, while up to other nefarious, nocturnal activities in the rural areas.

Please make use of our crime prevention people to advise on how to try and stop the thieving section of society. It is free service.

Many thanks

Hampshire Police Authority Rural Community Focus Group Event

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:20:28 +0100

"Hampshire Police Authority is an independent body made up of local people, who's role it is to make sure that Hampshire Constabulary operates efficiently and effectively and gives best value to local people. The Authority in consultation with the Chief Constable, sets the strategic direction of Hampshire Constabulary and holds the Chief Constable to account on behalf of local communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Police Authority has a statutory duty to consult with communities on policing issues to inform policing priorities for the future.

The Authority would like to invite members of the rural community to a focus group event that it is holding on Wednesday 06th October in Winchester to listen to and understand the policing priorities of the rural community. The event will provide an opportunity for community members to share their own personal experiences of policing in the two counties. The event will take place at our offices in Winchester (the full postal address is below), beginning at 18:30 for a 19:00 start and should conclude by 21:00.

The Authority will be more than happy to reimburse any costs of attending the event on the day but you will be required to provide a receipt as proof.

If you are interest in attending this event please could you confirm your attendance by e-mail to me ASAP (no later than Friday 17th September).

My e-mail address is below: -

RANJEEV.PATHAK@HAMPSHIRE.PNN.POLICE.UK

Tel: 019 6287 1680

Could you also let me know if you have any access or dietary requirements (a small buffet will be provided on the night), we have limited space so places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis".

Thank you

RK Pathak

POSTAL ADDRESS: -

Hampshire Police Authority
Westgate Chambers
Staple Gardens
Winchester

SO23 8AW

Kindest regards,

Ranjeev Kumar Pathak

Scrutiny Analyst
Hampshire Police Authority
Westgate Chambers
Staple Gardens
Winchester
SO23 8AW

Tel: 019 6287 1680
Fax: 019 6285 1697
Mob: 077 7062 4787

E-mail:RANJEEV.PATHAK@HAMPSHIRE.PNN.POLICE.UK

Horses Tale Cut Off

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:55:53 +0100

My daughters pony had his tail cut off last night. The police have been out this morning and think it may have been taken as a trophy!

We live near Alresford.

Suspicious Equine Related Incidents - NF area

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:19:39 +0100

I am supervising an investigation into several equine related injury incidents that have been reported to Hants Police. At this time we are assessing and processing information and cannot confirm that there is anything suspicious about these incidents.
Unfortunately as is human nature several rumours are now circulating which have become totally distorted. I would like to reassure horseowners in the New Forest area that attacks on horses are extremely rare however we must remain vigilant at all times. If anyone sees anything untoward then please take details of any vehicle including the registration number and remember descriptions of persons involved. If the incident is of an urgent nature and you feel crime is in progress then please do call us on 999 - if not urgent however please call us on 0845 045 4545.

PS 39 Kim Severn

Stolen Horse from Holland

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:22:39 +0100

On the night of 13/14 August 2010, the stallion stolen from Speedy Gonzales from his stall at Ede (Netherlands)

Name: Speedy Gonzales
Breed: Danish Warmblood
Age: 10 years
Sex: Stallion
Height: 1.72-1.74 m
Color: dark brown
Chip Number: 958000000493783
Danish brand on left buttock

Features:

On his right front leg, there are some white lines below the edge where the tendon guards down.
On the inside of his left front hoof, just below the coronary band is a sort of groove containing two staples (sort of major staples).
He stands around on irons and reasonably narrow hind feet.
Other horses in the neighborhood he behaves like a strong stallion with a lot of neighing and screaming.

If you have any information where this horse would be able to find it somewhere or seen as soon as possible please contact the police or
Edehorses BV 00-31-657933338 of 00-31-618964154 Edehorses BV 00-31-657933338 or 00-31-618964154

Should this horse be located in the UK then in the first instance the nearest police station to where the horse is located should be contacted and details as described above passed.

Three Yamaha Quad Bikes Stolen

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:23:43 +0100

Three Yamaha Quad bikes, two white & one blue have been stolen from our neighbours in Ossemsley North Drive, Wootton, near Bashley sometime over the last two weeks.

They have seen a suspicious white single car transporter reg G196 OOO? or similar in the area, but it may not be connected.

If you hear of anyone offering or have recently acquired a Yamaha quad bike, please call Steve on 01590 683808 & I'll pass on the message.

I realise this is not an equine crime, but if they found the bikes, they probably had a good nose around our field/yard as well.

Thanks

Steve

Hampshire Horsewatch News Bulletin

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:06:55 +0100

Winchester Countrywatch

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:05:50 +0100

Between the 6th & 11th at Twyford, a catalytic converter was cut from a truck.

Between the 8th & 10th at Bramdean, oak panel cladding was stolen from a building site. Believed to be a small truck load.

10th, between 2.30pm and 6.45pm, at Crawley, vehicle drove through a hampshire gate onto a stubble field, believed poachers.

From North/East Hants Countrywatch.

Overnight of the 8th & 9th, from Kingsley. Theft of a trailer generator, a Stephill make, model SSDK20, serial number 307181.

From Sussex Farmwatch.

Mitsubishi 4x4 blue & silver, F845UVX, seen Singleton area (north of Chichester). Male & Female believed to be acting suspiciously. Report all sightings ASAP 0845 60 70 999.

Travellers.

The occupants of the unauthorised encampments at Morestead Rd, Winchester and at Kings Worthy have been given have been given orders of repossession of the land, effective from the 30th August.
This will no doubt mean that they will be out looking for 'new' sites to visit.
Please be mindful of 'reconnaissance parties' and try to block off potential sites.

Many thanks

Jon Radcliffe, P.C 24208
Countryside & Wildlife Crime Officer

Winchester Countrywatch

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:05:48 +0100

Overnight of 11th & 12th at Twyford, theft of a Takechui 1.5 tonne mini-digger, and a 1/2 tonne dumper. Serial numbers will follow.

Overnight of 11th & 12th at Fishers Pond, 6 portacabins on a yard broken into, and garden machinery stolen.

Overnight of 11th & 12th at Upham, theft of a catalytic convertor.

12th, between 10.00am & 3.15pm, at West Meon, a parked car was broken and contents of the boot stolen.

12th, between 12.00pm & 12.45pm, at Northington Down, 2 staddlestones stolen.

12th, between 3.30pm & 4.30pm, at Gander Down, Owslebury, a car was broken into.

Vehicles to look out for

Toyota Rav4, colour green, M26WYB. Linked to poachers arrested on Wilts/Hants border.

Ford Transit, colour white, P751LPO. Suspected involvement with catalytic convertor theft.

Many thanks

Jon Radcliffe, P.C 24208

Stolen Saddle

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:50:32 +0100

Last night a brown, leather, E Jefferies Walsall saddle was stolen from
a yard in North Cadbury, Somerset. The saddle has been marked with SD24
on the left stirrup bar by Avon and Somerset Police. The saddle was
stolen along with other items but details of those missing items are yet
to be confirmed.

Anybody with any information is being urged to contact Avon and Somerset
Constabulary on 0845 456 7000 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

Thank you

Tess Smith 8682
PCSO Support for South Somerset North

Attempted Theft of Mare and Foal

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:40:12 +0100

A friends spotted mare and her foal were in a attempted theft near bucklershard, beaulieu this week. Both are ok and have been moved to a different location.
Just a warning for those around this area

NOTE. No Contact details were left with this message. so it cannot be confirmed

Winchester Countrywatch

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:13:02 +0100

Between the 3rd & 8th at Norton, a shed was broken into and garden machinery stolen.

Overnight of 5th & 6th at Owslebury, a load of commercial vehicle tyres were dumped at the roadside.

Overnight of the 9th & 10th at Old Alresford, hay bale stolen.

Overnight of 9th & 10th at Martyr Worthy, 400 litres of diesel stolen from a combine parked up in a field.

A couple to look out for

A blue Mitsubishi Charisma W783YAV and a red Rover Metro H842CPO. Both vehicles are being used by persons active in rural crime.

Many thanks

Jon Radcliffe, P.C 24208

Winchester Countrywatch

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 22:00:27 +0100

Between 1st & 3rd, at Alresford. Theft of two chicken coops.

Between 6th & 8th, at Micheldever Station. Theft of three rolls of copper cable.

Between 6th & 9th at Pitt. Theft of steel from an industrial yard.

8th, 11.00am, at Bighton, a male driving a blue Ford Mondeo was seen to be paying close attention to houses.

8th, evening, at St Cross, report of 2 males and a female poaching from the private lakes.

8th, 9.00pm at Alresford, group of persons seen poaching from the river. Believed to be using the following vehicles. White Ford Transit, X313YBF and a white Renault box van NU07OLT.

From South of Butser Countrywatch

Overnight at 7th & 8th, at Clanfield, theft of a BMW 330 car, that was later found burned out at Wickham.

Overnight of 7th & 8th in the Idsworth/Finchdean area. A stable was broken into with tack and grooming kit being stolen.

From North East Hants Countrywatch

1st, 00.30am, at Upton Grey, group of 5 males were chased from land after being seen poaching. They made off in a green Isuzu 4x4 G171BJO, abandoning one of their lurchers.

4th, 3.30pm, at Dummer. A gamkeeper challenges males in a silver Subaru Legacy estate N317HWC, who claimed to be on land looking for a lost dog! (Number 127 in the book of all time best excuses).

From Wiltshire Rural Crime Team

Please kep an eye out for a white VW flatbed truck, Y258BOA. Vehicle believed to be used by rural criminals.

Further Break ins at Frost lane hythe.

Sat, 7 Aug 2010 10:49:03 +0100

Please can you post this for us all from martins farm, frost lane.
Yet again we have had intruders back in our fields. at some point monday night two electric fence units were stolen from two separette fields within the farm. at time of typing this, nothing esle has gone - yet! we are all trying to be totally security concious, but as theyt seem to come on foot they come from any direction hope all these thefts stop soon.
hannah