DRONES are being used by criminals to check whether there are possessions that can be stolen from farms.

North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team tweeted that it has received several reports of such incidents in the region.

Officers said that criminals park their vehicles near to farms before flying their drone over them.

"We are having reports of drones being used over farms by criminals to look to see what is available to steal," police tweeted.

"If you see a vehicle parked near your farm and looking suspicious please call it in and if possible get the registration number."