Pretty much everyone living in rural Ontario has a story of someone they know who’s been hit with a farm theft in the past few years. It might be the pickup truck stolen from the edge of a field while someone was planting, visits to sheds at night picked up by motion-sensor cameras, or a […] Read more
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Farm theft still a threat in rural areas
Basic precautions the best safeguard against theft
Huron farm reports missing chicks for second time
A farmer in Huron County has reported to Ontario Provincial Police that he lost 15,000 chicks in mid-May. The same farmer reported a loss of 30,000 chicks in April. The OPP reports that the farmer said the first batch of chicks went missing sometime between April 19 and April 20, according to Global News. Huron […] Read more
Alberta RCMP spike grain truck to recover canola
Two suspects arrested, charged
RCMP in central Alberta say they’ve recovered a “significant amount” of canola and arrested and charged two people after a grain truck suspected in an alleged canola theft was halted by a spike belt. In a release Tuesday, RCMP at Bashaw — about 80 km northeast of Red Deer, in Camrose County — said they […] Read more
How to reduce the risk of farm theft
Top tips to deter thieves and protect your property
Farmers reported an increase in theft across rural Ontario this spring. Now, many are keeping a closer eye on their property and are looking for new ways to keep their assets secure. Although more thefts seem to be occurring during the day and while people are on site, Scott Smith, a registered insurance broker and […] Read more
Farmers report spring surge in rural crime
High value GPS receivers and displays are among targets in farm theft
A rising number of Ontario farmers have fallen victim to theft this season. Multiple incidents occurred across southern Ontario in May and June, many of which involved theft of high-value precision agriculture technology products. Two John Deere dealers confirm that global positioning system (GPS) StarFire receivers and displays have been of significant interest. Depending on […] Read more
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