Television personality and farmer Kaleb Cooper has become the victim of agricultural equipment theft after criminals targeted his machinery in an overnight raid near Gerrards Cross.
The 27-year-old star of Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm reported the incident on social media yesterday morning, revealing that both a John Deere tractor and a post knocker had been taken from Fulmer Lane.
The theft appears to have occurred during Tuesday night, with Cooper discovering the missing equipment on Wednesday.
A burnt-out silver 4×4 vehicle was discovered nearby, which Cooper’s company, Home & Country Fencing, suggested might be connected to the crime.
The post knocker, a specialised piece of farming equipment used to drive fence posts into the ground, was stolen alongside the tractor.
Cooper provided specific details about the stolen machinery through his Instagram account, identifying the tractor as a John Deere 6630 with registration number OU11ARF.
The post knocker was described as a Protech P200S model bearing serial number 10698.
In his social media appeal, Cooper wrote: “My post knocker was stolen last night, as well as the John Deere tractor. Can we please make this as hot as possible? What is going on with England at the moment?”
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The farming contractor shared contact information for anyone who might spot the missing equipment, asking the public to call with any relevant information. His company’s Facebook page also circulated details of the theft.
Cooper’s plea prompted an outpouring of support from followers, with many sharing their own experiences of agricultural crime.
One supporter commented: “Sorry to hear that mate. A friend of mine who owns a garden centre had their digger nicked last night, and another friend had their two 16 ft trailers nicked the week before. I saw two different companies had vans done over last week, totalling something like £50k worth of tools. It’s soul-destroying!”
Another follower expressed disbelief at the brazen nature of the crime, asking: “How does one take something so big and no one notices?”
Several fans highlighted the high-profile nature of the theft, with one writing: “Who the f**k would steal a tractor from a world-famous farm…
“The attention alone makes it a case for the Police to investigate fully and follow up on, lest they be eviscerated on a show with global reach.”
Cooper gained widespread recognition through his appearances on Clarkson’s Farm, which premiered on Amazon Prime in 2021.
The Chipping Norton-based farmer has since featured in all four series of the programme, becoming a fan favourite alongside presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
The equipment theft comes at a particularly challenging time for Cooper, who recently announced he is expecting his third child with partner Taya.
During a May appearance on This Morning, he joked to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard: “The third child is due in August, so I think I may be the most fertile man in Chipping Norton.”
This incident follows another recent security concern when Cooper contacted emergency services after witnessing Chinese lanterns being released near his farm during dry conditions.