Police plea over power cable thieves

Police have renewed their plea for help in catching thieves stealing overhead power cables worth thousands of pounds.

The fresh appeal follows the latest theft of live copper cable from rural locations in north Shropshire. Around 1,000 metres of overhead line were stolen under the cover of darkness from near the village of Hinstock on the A41 in north Shropshire early Wednesday morning.

Detective Inspector Sarah Wagstaff, said: "We are appealing for witnesses who may have spotted people climbing telegraph poles and seemingly working on overhead lines."

"Although it's an isolated rural location, the busy A41 Chester Road runs very close to where the cable was taken. We believe it was stolen at some point between 3.30 and 5.00am on Wednesday. One home was left without power as a result."

About 500 metres of cable were taken from either side of a single property situated on the main road. It's thought the thieves would have scaled several telegraph poles.

Police inquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police by calling 101. Details can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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