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Thieves try to steal vintage tractor near Ellesmere

An appeal has been launched for witnesses after an attempted theft of a vintage tractor near Ellesmere.

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It happened in a field in Welshampton on the night of March 31.

Police said the gates to the field where the old vintage model tractor was stored were lifted off their hinges by the would-be thieves who left a tractor battery by the vehicle.

No attempt had been made to attach the battery, police said.

If anyone witnessed any suspicious behaviour around this time around Welshampton, call West Mercia Police on 101 and quote incident number 0565S 010417. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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