A 1.5 tonne excavator has been stolen from the Lechlade cricket ground in the Cotswolds. The theft is suspected to have taken place between 10 pm on March 31 and 9 am on April 1, with the perpetrators believed to have used a trailer to load the heavy machinery and abscond from the scene.
Gloucestershire police are seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information about the incident. They are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who may have witnessed any suspicious activities preceding or following the theft.
Community members are encouraged to visit the You Community Alerts Gloucestershire website for more details on the theft. The post on the website outlines the circumstances of the crime and urges anyone with relevant information or observations to come forward.
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The police are hopeful that town center CCTV cameras in Lechlade may have captured footage that could aid in identifying the culprits. They are urging anyone who witnessed the presence of a trailer, either loaded or empty, in the town during the specified times to report their observations.
If members of the public possess any pertinent information about the theft, they are urged to complete an online form, referencing incident number 123 of April 1, 2025.