Appeal for information after theft of high value machinery near Berkeley

Police are appealing for information following the theft of six high value vehicles from a premises in Cambridge near Berkeley over the weekend.

It was reported that unknown offenders had forced entry to a premises on the A38 Bristol Road at around 10pm on Saturday (24 May) and again at around 9.45pm yesterday evening (Sunday 25 May).

While on site, the group stole around £250,000 worth of machinery which included a Machine Kobtoa excavator, digger and roller. The group are believed to have left with the vehicles in convoy after the burglary.

Investigating officers will be conducting enquiries in the area and a forensic investigation of the scene will be carried out.

They are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incidents which they feel may be relevant.

Anyone with information is asked to complete the following form quoting incident 429 of 25 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously