Two more suspected cable thieves arrested

TWO men were arrested after police arrived at the scene of a suspected cable theft.

A 34-year-old from Maltby and a 42-year-old from Clifton were picked up near Tinsley Marshalling Yard.

Operation Leopard, British Transport Police’s dedicated cable team, received calls about the incident and two bags of copper cable were seized at the scene.

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Det Insp Mick Jackson said: “These arrests are part of ongoing work we are undertaking with Network Rail and local police forces to tackle this type of crime, work which is having a great effect.

“As part of our efforts to trace those responsible for cable theft we visit scrap yards in the area as most cable thieves look for the quickest way to sell on the stolen goods, scrap yards are one such method.”

He added: “We work closely with scrap yard owners to monitor any cable which is brought in and, with assistance from railway and telecoms experts, can quickly identify stolen cable.

“The theft of cable has a direct impact on the everyday lives of the travelling public. It really is an attack on the community.”

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Network Rail, working with Crimestoppers, is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any cable thieves.

Anyone with information about cable theft can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or BTP on 0800 405040.

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