EQUIPMENT WORTH TENS OF THOUSANDS STOLEN

Mid-wales dealership RVW Pugh Ltdfell victims to thieves once again shortly before the Easter break.

The agricultural machinery dealers have been the victim of not just one theft in the last year but a couple from their depot in Mid-Wales as well as their one in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
The most recent occurrence saw specialist Fendt equipment being taken out of tractors, worth in excess of £20,000.

Pughs say that with farm machinery becoming higher in value it is looked upon as an attractive target to thieves who maybe sending these products overseas.

Robert Pugh, Managing Director, said, "Farm Machinery dealers are fighting to stay afloat in a volatile industry such as agriculture and with acts such as these it puts more and more pressure on them. Dealers need to stick together and combat these individuals to make sure that we can all safeguard the future of these businesses.

"All Fendt dealers in the UK have been informed about these instances and it will not be tolerated."

Robert Pugh is offering a £5,000 reward for the recovery of goods or arrest of the individuals involved. He is encouraging the industry to please share their story and spread the word.