Six incidents cause concern
Live National Grid power cables and other parts of infrastructure are being cut from pylons with angle grinders, leaving extremely dangerous high-voltage ends behind, in a spate of thefts in Devon.
Six incidents are being investigated in Plympton, Harscombe, Ivybridge and twice in the Lee Moor area since mid-December.
The most recent incident took place on Monday 2 January off the A38 at Sherford from where70 metres of copper cable was stolen.
Sector inspector Steven Philp said: “Live power cables present an exceptional risk not only to the perpetrators of these crimes, but also innocent members of the public.
“We strongly request that members of the community do not approach any damaged or suspicious looking electrical equipment but to report immediately to the police.
“The staff from the National Grid will always be wearing full uniform, carrying ID and be driving a marked vehicle.
“We encourage that any suspicious activity involving the power grid is reported to the police.”
“If you witness individuals working on the power lines without the appropriate uniform, please call 999.”
Anyone with information that could help with enquiries ls asked to call police on 101, quoting Operation Langstone and reference 50220058345.
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