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17 September 2009
York Stone thieves strike again
Reports of thefts of York stone in the Midhurst area are still coming in. Amongst the latest is the stone path to Didling church which was stolen by thieves plus properties in Trotton, Heyshott and West Harting have also been hit.
Reported last week in the Observer that a security guard foiled an attempted theft of York paving stones from Woolbeding.
 
York Stone thief arrested - 05 Oct. 2009

February 2010.
Theft from Leggs Lane, Heyshott
Thieves have targeted Larkins Barn, Leggs Lane, Heyshott. They stole 15 large bales of haylage, weighing close to a half ton each and valued at around £450. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity please contact Midhurst Police.

Martin Shier was found safe and well by Neighbourhood Watch Search Team volunteers, just after 11am this morning.
 
Chief Inspector Chris Ball, Mid Sussex District Commander said: "We are all over the moon that Martin has now been reunited with his family, who have remained strong and positive over the last week. I would like to thank people who called police with information and also those who gave up their own time to distribute posters and to physically help search local areas.
The local media has played a vital role in helping to raise public awareness of Martin's situation, so thanks also for their support."
 
Martin Shier, was reported missing at around 9pm on Thursday 28th June. There had been no confirmed sightings of him.
 
"Over the past week, in atrocious weather, police trained search officers; police dog handlers; volunteers from Sussex Search and Rescue; North Downs Neighbourhood Watch Search Team volunteers; Lowland search dogs; as well as the Sussex Police helicopter, have all been working hard alongside local Neighbourhood Specialist officers, Martin's family and friends, and members of the public, in the hunt for the 42 year old. Everyone is delighted with the successful outcome." CI Ball added.