Horse and pony owners in the Wilford Peninsula area are being urged to join a new ‘Horse Watch’ scheme which is being set up to help prevent thefts of animals and equipment.

Following recent concerns in the community about horse thefts police are working with a number of groups and owners to establish the scheme, which will cover all parishes on the Wilford Peninsula. Although many of the rumours, such as the theft of six horses from Wickham Market, were untrue, police recognised that the issue had caused concern and have supported individuals in the setting up of ‘Horse Watch’ schemes where interest has been shown.

Sign up to Horse Watch and you will get information from police including alerts when there have been thefts in the area or sightings of suspicious vehicles, and crime reduction advice to help you protect your property.Horse Watch aims to form a community of like-minded individuals who can work together to prevent crime and play a role in helping catch offenders.

The Suffolk Show 2009 saw the official launch of the Countywide Horsewatch scheme. For more details visit:

http://www.suffolk.police.uk/Crime+Reduction/Watch+Schemes/Horse+Watch/

If you would like to find out more or sign up for the scheme please email your local officer Pc Andy Warne at andrew.warne@suffolk.pnn.police.uk