Police have reaffirmed their commitment to tackle criminals who target isolated rural areas.
Northumbria Police has issued a strong warning to crooks who target the farming industry and rural population for their agricultural machinery and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Superintendent Andy Huddleston is also the national police lead for agricultural machinery and vehicle thefts.
Activity to combat offences includes regular Checkpoint operations, which bring together a range of agencies on dedicated days of action, taking part in community meetings with rural partners, councils, the NFU, Foresty Commission and National Park, and the FarmWatch scheme.