A WARNING about thefts on Exmoor has been issued by police after four incidents in three weeks.

Two quad bikes were stolen and attempts made to steal two others.

A farm outbuilding in the Dulverton area was also broken into overnight on January 21-22 as thieves stole three chainsaws (Makita, Stihl, Husquvarna), a Dewalt angle grinder, impact wrench and driver, a cordless drill, an SDS drill, a multi tool, and batteries.

A police spokesperson said: “These are valuable assets, as are other agricultural plant and machinery and trailers.

“Please review security and consider contacting the rural crime team or local policing team for any advice needed.”

Any information in relation to the Dulverton theft should be reported via 101, quoting 5225019373.