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11th Aug 2018

Police appeal for information following theft of 12 vintage tractors in County Down

Dave Hanratty

Tractor theft Northern Ireland

Anyone offered any of the vehicles for sale is asked to come forward.

The PSNI have opened an investigation after 12 vintage tractors were stolen from a property in County Down.

The theft occurred at the property on the Killynure Road in Carryduff between 10am on Wednesday 8 August and 4.30pm on Thursday 9 August.

A low-loading trailer and a power washer were also taken. The stolen vehicles have been described as having great sentimental value.

10 of the stolen tractors are Massey Fergusons and all have red bodywork and a grey chassis. Two of the stolen tractors have cabs.

The other two are an orange Nutfield Universal and a blue Dexta.

The PSNI have appealed to the public for any information relating to the theft, and anyone who may be offered any of the vehicles for sale.

Registration numbers and details for the tractors are as follows:

  • Massey Ferguson 148 – DSM292L
  • Massey Ferguon 135MP – BIW4461
  • Massey Ferguson 35 – IG4497
  • Massey Ferguson 165 – KSB879H
  • Massey Ferguson 135 – FGZ5014
  • Massey Ferguson 135 – GFR579N
  • Massey Ferguson 20E – FGZ2219
  • Massey Ferguson 230 – FIW2836
  • Massey Ferguson 35X – GGZ3215
  • Massey Ferguson 240 – GGZ2065
  • Nutfield Universal – ASH98
  • Dexta – 1110BZ

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