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Rural Task Force officers are advising horse owners to be vigilant following a number of burglaries involving equestrian properties.
A yard near Maidstone and stables in East Farleigh, Faversham and Paddock Wood were all victims of theft and burglary.
A stables in Kettle Lane, East Farleigh was burgled between 6pm on Friday, May 1, and at 8am on Saturday, May 2.
Two carriages were taken along with an aluminium trailer. A horse shower, tools and tack were also reported to have been stolen in the incident.
More items were stolen from a yard in Wierton Road, Boughton Monchelsea between 9pm on Friday, May 1, and 8am on Saturday, May 2.
Equine painkillers, a head collar and bridle were taken in the incident.
Around £15,000 worth of items were taken in another burglary at a stables in Willow Lane, Paddock Wood.
The incident happened between 7.45pm on Saturday, May 2 and and 7.22am on Sunday, May 3.
These break-ins were followed by thousands of pounds worth of equestrian items stolen from a property in Throwley Road, Faversham.
The incident is reported to have happened between 7am on Sunday, May 3, and 7am on Monday, May 4. Rugs, saddles and other horse tack were stolen.
Sgt Darren Walshaw of the rural task force said: "We are working with our colleagues around the county to investigate these incidents and see if any of them may be linked.
"If anyone is offered cheap second hand equestrian items, please be mindful that they may be stolen and contact the police if you have concerns.
"I would urge horse owners to be vigilant and review their security to ensure they are taking all of the measures available to them.
"If possible invest in CCTV and security lighting and join the local Horse Watch Scheme."
Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting 46/75791/20 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or using the anonymous online form, here.
