HORSE enthusiasts in and around Catterick Garrison are being invited to an event to help protect their property from criminals who target stables and rural outbuildings.
Officers will be offering a free tack marking service at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club, in Loos Road, on February 5 from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
Using hi-tech “dot peen” property marking technology, leather and metal items of tack can be marked with a unique number – deterring would-be thieves and making it much easier to reunite stolen property and secure convictions.
PCSO Eric Corfield said that although Richmondshire is a safe place with a low burglary rate, it was important to take steps to protect any high-value tack.
He added: “Criminals will see the permanent unique number, and know immediately that the equipment would be too difficult to sell on. If the worst happened and you were targeted, we are much more likely to be able to trace marked property and return it to you.”
Dot peen property marking is also available elsewhere in North Yorkshire, contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team for details.
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