Quadbikes and a flatbed van stolen from Cumbria were found in the North East.
Police received a call on the evening of Tuesday, July 9, about a stolen flatbed van from a garage in Kirkby Stephen.
Cumbrian officers liaised with colleagues from Durham Constabulary for observations of the flatbed, later found abandoned in Durham.
On the back of the flatbed were two quadbikes, confirmed as stolen from the Kirkoswald area of Eden.
Investigations are ongoing by the Rural Crime Team.
Chief Inspector Natalie Jukes said: “The vigilance of the local community and the quick reporting of the incident allowed us to liaise with our colleagues in Durham to assist in locating the stolen vehicle.
“This incident, shows the importance of our communities continuing to support us in targeting those looking to target our rural communities by being aware of suspicious persons and vehicles and reporting it to the police.”
