GPS tracking equipment has been stolen from tractors and a combine harvester during a farm burglary in Stoford in south Wiltshire.
The theft took place between 4am and 6am on July 19 when offenders broke into a farm building and stole machinery, including computer systems.
Damage was also caused to multiple vehicles during the incident.
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PC Trudie Dawson said: "Operation Walrus is a nationwide police initiative coordinated by the National Rural Crime Unit designed to tackle organised criminal gangs targeting expensive agricultural GPS kits, displays and receivers from tractors and combine harvesters.
"We are urging those in our rural communities to ensure GPS systems are removed from tractors and secured where possible.
"If you see of any of these items being advertised online, for cheaper than expected or approached about purchasing such items please also make us aware."
She also urged all GPS kit owners to activate PIN security, mark their equipment, and store tractors with GPS fitted securely.
Other recommended precautions include recording serial numbers, locking gates at night, and reporting suspicious activity around farmland.
Police will be increasing patrols in the area to deter further incidents.
Officers continue to appeal for information and have asked anyone who saw anything suspicious, or who may have relevant information about the theft, to come forward.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 71488@wiltshire.police.uk or 0702@wiltshire.police.uk and quote crime reference number 54260087032.
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