£50,000 digger found in Lancashire after being stolen from worksite 200 miles away

A £50,000 digger stolen from a worksite in Oxfordshire has been found in Lancashire.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 12th Mar 2021, 07:40 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2021, 08:39 BST
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The digger was located in Nelson at around 10pm yesterday (Thursday, March 11), just hours after it was reported stolen 200 miles away.

It had been fitted with a Tracker and Data Tag, which traced its movements, leading officers to swoop on the site where it had been hidden.

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Lancashire Police has not said where the digger was found or whether anyone has been arrested. The force has been approached for more details.

The £50,000 digger was located in Nelson at around 10pm yesterday (Thursday, March 11), just hours after it was reported stolen 200 miles away in Oxfordshire. Pic: Lancashire PoliceThe £50,000 digger was located in Nelson at around 10pm yesterday (Thursday, March 11), just hours after it was reported stolen 200 miles away in Oxfordshire. Pic: Lancashire Police
The £50,000 digger was located in Nelson at around 10pm yesterday (Thursday, March 11), just hours after it was reported stolen 200 miles away in Oxfordshire. Pic: Lancashire Police

But police did say the digger was found undamaged and has been returned to its owner.

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