Police appeal after another vehicle stolen from Derbyshire village – with thefts ‘rife’ in the area

By Tom Hardwick
Published 31st Aug 2022, 12:57 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2022, 12:58 BST
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Police are appealing for witnesses to a vehicle theft in a Derbyshire village – following a spate of similar crimes in recent weeks.

The Derbyshire Rural Crime Team are investigating the theft of a Citroen horse box vehicle from a property in Hope.

The vehicle was stolen at around 4.30pm on Friday, August 26 – and the offenders may have travelled to Glossop via Edale.

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A DRCT spokesperson said: “This follows the theft of a farm trailer last week, also from Hope. Clearly, we're still suffering frequent vehicle crimes and shed and garage burglaries continue to be rife in the Hope Valley.

Anyone who has spotted the vehicle is urged to contact the police.Anyone who has spotted the vehicle is urged to contact the police.
Anyone who has spotted the vehicle is urged to contact the police.

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“Please be on your guard and contact us about anything you think might be suspicious. It might just be that missing piece in the jigsaw.”

Derbyshire Police can be contacted using any of the below methods:

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Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.