Stolen tractor leaves a trail of destruction on the Black Isle By David Kerr January 20 2015, 1:31 pm January 20 2015, 1:31 pm Share Stolen tractor leaves a trail of destruction on the Black Isle Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/464033/stolen-tractor-leaves-a-trail-of-destruction-on-the-black-isle/ Copy Link A blue New Holland tractor (not a picture of the stolen tractor) A tractor left a trail of destruction in its wake after being stolen from a field on the Black Isle at the weekend. Police are investigating after the agricultural joy ride between 6.30pm on Saturday, January 17 and 5.20am the following morning. The blue Ford 7840 and a trailer were taken from a field on Balloan Farm and driven west on the B9163, where the trailer detached a short time later. Police believe that the tractor thieves continued west , crossing the A9 and driving towards Conon Bridge. A bus shelter was struck and destroyed on the Leanaig Road. The vehicle was then driven into the grounds of Riverside Garage in the village. A police spokeswoman said: “Whilst being driven this tractor has caused extensive damage to both private and public property. “If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
