Police Recover Stolen Property Following Investigation Near Downton

Wiltshire Police are appealing for information after stolen property was recovered near Downton, south of Salisbury, with help from the public and Dorset Rural Crime Team.

04 Nov 2026 - 16:49
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Police Recover Stolen Property Following Investigation Near Downton
Police Recover Stolen Property Following Investigation Near Downton

Wiltshire Police are appealing for information following the recovery of stolen property in the Downton area, south of Salisbury.

The recovery took place following police intelligence and assistance from members of the public, Dorset Rural Crime Team (RCT) and TER (The Equipment Register).

Police Community Support Officer Matthew Murray, who is based in Salisbury, said the recovery was made possible through cooperation between several organisations and the local community.

PCSO Murray said: "This recovery was made possible through effective police intelligence, valuable support from members of the public, assistance from Dorset Rural Crime Team (RCT), and the support of TER, the Equipment Register who were extremely supportive in this recovery.

"We would like to thank everyone involved in helping return this property to its rightful owner.

"If you have any information regarding the theft, please get in touch."

Wiltshire Police are now appealing to anyone who may have information about the theft, particularly anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Downton area during the early hours of 3 November.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PCSO Matthew Murray by email at 9001@wiltshire.police.uk, quoting crime reference number 54260132508.

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