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Spate of communications cables thefts in Essex sparks appeal
Crimestoppers and Openreach, the digital infrastructure company, are appealing for information after a series of major cable thefts over the last three months from the communications network in Essex.
Large sections of live cable have been pulled from the underground communications network along rural routes near Braintree, Halstead, Manwood Green, Wakes Colne and Great Dunmow.
The damage left local rural communities without use of their phone lines, broadband and TV services. In addition, significant damage has also been caused to adjacent farmland, where cables have been dragged across fields. Openreach engineers are working as quickly as possible to restore services to those customers affected.
Openreach has a partnership with our charity and we are offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information on cable thefts leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. If you have any information about these incidents, please call us 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use our Anonymous Online Form.
To pass on relevant information about these thefts, please contact us on 0800 555 111 or through the Anonymous Online Form. You will remain 100% anonymous. Always.
The damage left local rural communities without use of their phone lines, broadband and TV services. In addition, significant damage has also been caused to adjacent farmland, where cables have been dragged across fields. Openreach engineers are working as quickly as possible to restore services to those customers affected.
Openreach has a partnership with our charity and we are offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information on cable thefts leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. If you have any information about these incidents, please call us 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use our Anonymous Online Form.
“Theft of communications cables and equipment causes enormous disruption. These people’s lives are being adversely affected and the impact is hardest felt in rural communities. In a technological age, having no access to broadband and other communications services can cause real problems to individuals, families and communities – it can even prevent you from getting hold of the emergency services.
“Someone will know who is behind these incidents. You can always contact the police, but if you prefer to stay 100% anonymous, then call our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 or use our non-traceable online form. In over 30 years, Crimestoppers has always kept its guarantee of anonymity to the millions of people who have trusted us with their crime information.”
“These incidents have impacted on the day-to-day lives of people across the region.
“We are working closely with the police to catch those who are responsible and have deployed additional security enhancements across the area, but we also need your help. Please be vigilant and if you saw anything suspicious on or around the time of the incidents, then please contact Crimestoppers or speak directly to the police.”
To pass on relevant information about these thefts, please contact us on 0800 555 111 or through the Anonymous Online Form. You will remain 100% anonymous. Always.
