12 vintage tractors stolen in Carryduff

By Adam Evans

12 vintage tractors are among a large amount of farming machinery which has been stolen from Carryduff.

Police say they were taken alongside a low loading trailer and a powerwasher from a property on the Killynure Road.

A number of outbuildings were found to have been broken into between Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon.

PSNI Chief Inspector Jonathan Wilson said: "The theft was reported to us just after 5pm on Thursday 9 August. Officers attended the address and found that entry had been forced to a number of outbuildings.

"Among the items stolen were twelve vintage tractors, a low loading trailer and a power washer.

"Ten of the tractors - which are all of great sentimental value - are Massey Fergusons and all have red bodywork and grey chassis. Two of these tractors also have cabs.

"Two other vintage tractors - a Nutfield Universal which is orange in colour - and a blue Dexta were also taken.   

"We believe the machinery was stolen sometime between 10am on Wednesday 8 August and 4.30pm on Thursday 9 August.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who is offered any of these items for sale in suspicious circumstances; anyone who has any information that could help our investigation into this incident or saw any unusual activity in the Killynure Road in Carryduff on Wednesday or Thursday. 

"Please contact detectives in Lisburn on 101 quoting reference number 940 of 9/8/18."