Farming family left 'devastated' after thieves struck as they slept
A farming family in Welshpool have been left "devastated" after thieves made off with several vehicles, tools and farm equipment while they slept in their beds.
Last Tuesday night, the Lewis Jones family said their farm in Arddlin, near Sarnau, was targeted by thieves.
The family said: "We were asleep in the house. They took our Ford Ranger, AMG A-Class Mercedes, Ivor Williams flat bed trailer, a John Deer Gator and all of our tools and equipment.
"It has devastated us, we are a hard working family."
They described the thieves as "scumbags" but praised the efforts of Dyfed Powys Police who are investigating the theft.
"What words can you say to describe the distress this act of theft brings to us as a family?" she said.
"It is not just the theft but also the months afterwards where we have to adapt our lives.
"I have two teenage children who have found this particularly difficult to understand and comprehend that someone would do this to us.
"The police have been exceptional with the support given on the day and the days afterwards and we thank them for their support."
The family added that other farmers and neighbours should "make it as awkward as possible" for thieves.
"It's all about causing them time which they don't have when committing this atrocious act," she said.
"Our lives and attitude have certainly been changed forever."
The family said they will now be upgrading their security systems.
A spokesperson for Dfyed Powys Police said the burglary at the Lewis Jones farm was one of two similar incidents that night.
He said: "These took place sometime overnight on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 into the early hours of Wednesday November 8.
"A total of four vehicles and a number of high value tools were stolen."
Anyone who might have CCTV or dashcam footage from the Sarnau area which might have captured these vehicles being moved, is asked to get in touch with Dyfed-Powys Police either online: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline or by email: 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
have been contacted for comment, but anyone with information is urged to call 101.
