Thieves trapped by police spy cameras

POLICE are hunting two metal thieves who fell into a camera-packed trap when they went after the plumbing in what they thought was an abandoned house.

The men entered the house—at a secret location in Rotherham—and made off with radiators and copper piping.

But they were sprayed with SmartWater anti-crime marker fluid and caught on CCTV, meaning that police are now hot on their trail.

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One man is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and of stocky build. The other is described as white, of medium build, and about 6ft tall. Both are thought to be aged between 25 and 30-years-old.

Police ask anyone with information which might help their investigation to contact them by telephone on 101, by text phone on 18001 101 or text on 07786 220 022. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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