Police are appealing to people across Somerset to report rural crime after expensive farm vehicles and equipment were stolen from two properties in the county.
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A green and yellow John Deere tractor, and Ifor Williams triple-axle trailer and a green Land Rover were stolen from two properties in Cole and Hadspen, near Bruton, between 10pm on Saturday, November 2, and 11am on Sunday, November 3.
The tractor, Land Rover and trailer were recovered by police in Hadspen on Sunday, November 3, and have since been returned to their owners.
PC Thomas Bidwell, officer in the case, said: "We have recently recovered a number of vehicles, agricultural and plant machinery and investigations are underway to identify those responsible.
"In rural areas, we need the support of communities to proactively report suspicious incidents or behaviours. Information like this will help us to develop an intelligence picture and to target our resources where they are most required.
"If you were in the area and witnesses anything suspicious, please contact us on 101 and quote reference 5224290466."