POLICE are increasing patrols amidst reports of suspicious activity around farms and stables in Sherwood and Newark.
The Sherwood Neighbourhood Police Team are warning residents to be cautious and alert following two incidents last week.
On Tuesday, would-be thieves tried to steal a horse from a paddock at a farm in Fernwood, near Newark.
At 2.15pm on Thursday, a white transit van was spotted outside a farm in Swinderby Road, Collingham.
When a farm worker approached the van to speak to the driver, he sped off towards Lincoln.
Police Sergeant Brendon Hunt said: "Calling us to report suspicious or unusual activity is absolutely the right thing to do in these circumstances and it goes a long way to help us prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.
"There are also ways you can help protect your property and possessions. Consider installing alarms, marking your possessions so they are easy to identify. Please get in touch with you neighbourhood beat team if you need more information on crime prevention."
To report suspicious activity contact Notts Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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