FOLLOWING a trend nationally, the number of reported thefts of lead in the Thame area is rising.
During the first six months of 2008, 78 offences have been reported across South Oxfordshire and 38 of these have happened in the Thame Police area affecting local homeowners, schools, businesses and churches.
Crime Reduction Advisor, Lesley Nesbitt, said: “Thame Police are appealing for members of the public to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious incidents or persons to the police. It is not unusual for the theft of lead from roofs not to be noticed until it rains when considerable damage is caused by leaking roofs.”
There are alternative materials available on the market which are good substitutes for lead and they have no scrap value and further information on these products can be obtained from builders merchants or your local crime reduction advisor.
Call Thames Valley Police with any information you may have on 08458 505 505 or if you wish to remain anonymous and have information about who is committing these offences you can call crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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