Horse owners are encouraged to utilise the police’s marking scheme after a stolen horsebox was recovered thanks to its unique identification markings.
The horsebox was taken from Wingham, near Canterbury, on Friday 13 February, along with a tipping trailer.
The owner reported the theft to Kent Police and officers launched an investigation. The following day they received details of possible sighting from a member of the public.
Patrols attended a plot of land in Swanton Lane, Littlebourne, and a horsebox was found on the unoccupied site.
It was identified as the stolen property due to discreet, unique markings that had been recently applied by the Rural Task Force.
“Operation Mark is a free property marking scheme we provide to residents in rural communities,” said Police Sergeant Darren Walshaw.
“It helps us to promptly identify stolen items even when other identification markings have been removed by offenders. It also increases our opportunity to make successful arrests and prosecutions.
“In this case we were pleased to return the horsebox to the victim and our enquiries are underway to identify those responsible for the theft.”
The tipping trailer remains missing and anyone with any information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/25034/26.
Equestrians interested in having their property marked can email the Kent Police Rural Task Force at [email protected]
Many other counties offer a similar service. Details may be available on your local police force website.
