Theft of Quad bikes on the Rise!!

What security have you in place for your Quads / ATVs? After all these are valuable assets for farmers, gamekeepers, Landowners.

• Keep your Quad / ATV in a lockable building and make sure you remove the keys and keep them in a secure location and out of view, not hidden on the vehicle.

• Cover any windows in your outbuildings where the vehicle is stored, this will prevent anyone seeing inside and viewing the vehicle.

• Consider using a locking device that locks the breaks on the vehicle to prevent it being moved when being stored.

• Physically secure your machine using suitable locking devices and fixed ground anchors secured to the floor using heavy duty security chains and padlocks.

• Consider fitting GPS Tracking devices.

• Get your machine marked with security/ forensic marking kit.

• Record machinery serial numbers and take photographs for reference. If the machine is stolen a photo will increase publicity and possibly aid the recovery of your stolen vehicle.

Advice: We recommend the use of security products which are compliant with the appropriate British Standard, in addition look for products that carry the Secured by Design, Sold Secure accreditation. These products have been tested and proven to resist a considerable level of attack. Suppliers of suitable accredited products can be found via these websites: https://www.securedbydesign.com/ https://www.soldsecure.com/

Report: We urge that all crime and suspicious activity gets reported, however big, or small that piece of information / intelligence may be that missing piece of the Jigsaw. Methods: Call 999 if in progress or reporting via 101 or on-line after the event via the A&S website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/