Probe Into Building Site Burglary
Mar 12th, 2010 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulseIsle of Wight Police are renewing an appeal for information after a burglary was reported on a building site in East Cowes.
It’s alleged plumbing pipes and electrical cable were stolen from inside houses under construction off Beatrice Avenue.
The plumbing pipes were described as ten pieces of commercially available 15mm copper piping in three metre lengths.
Police have carried out house-to-house inquiries in the area, and officers are now appealing again to the community in East Cowes for information about anyone seen acting suspiciously near the building site during the past three months.
The burglary reported is alleged to have taken place sometime between Friday, January 22nd and Monday, January 25th, 2010.
Information about suspicious second hand sales of plumbing pipes and electrical cable can also be reported to Newport Police Station by phoning 101. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call 0845 045 45 45.
