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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trio caught stealing thousands worth of crops in Northern California, deputies say
( — Three people were arrested after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of crops from a Northern California farm. On Sunday, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of agricultural theft near Waterloo and Fairchild—and what they found was 'fruit for thought'. Deputies said three individuals were caught red-handed (and red-fingered) in the middle of stealing cherries. Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm 'Turns out, they weren't just picking fruit—they were picking a fight with the law,' SJCSO said. Over $2,000 worth of cherries were stolen, and another $2,000 in crop damage was done, according to the sheriff's office. Additionally, the suspects are accused of being involved in a string of similar thefts across multiple counties. The suspects were allegedly selling the stolen goods at fruit stands throughout California. Thousands of dollars in cash were seized, their vehicle was towed, and all three were booked on alleged charges including theft, conspiracy, and agricultural crimes. 'This wasn't just a petty pick—it was a well-organized produce plunder,' SJCSO said. 'The investigation is ongoing, with leads sprouting up across county lines.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Theft of large amount of agricultural machinery in Compton Bassett
Police have appealed for information after a "substantial quantity" of agricultural machinery was items were taken from an estate in Compton Bassett, near Calne, between Friday 16 May and Tuesday 20 May, Wiltshire Police said. "The machinery would likely have required a trailer to move and would have been very noticeable as it was moved through the village," said a force spokesperson."Such crimes can have a huge impact on people's livelihoods and disrupt agricultural operations which cannot be underestimated," Insp Peter Foster said. Insp Foster added: "Unfortunately this is a national issue and we take this offences extremely seriously and will do all we can to bring offenders to justice."Always record serial numbers and consider the use of protective marking kits and trackers to help make it harder for thieves."Detectives said they would particularly like to hear from people with dashcam or doorbell footage that may have captured the machinery being with footage or information was asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
