Communications cable thefts in Cambridgeshire - up to £1,000 reward for information

In partnership with Openreach, the digital infrastructure company, we are appealing for information after a series of major cable thefts over the last two weeks from the communications network in the Cambridgeshire area.
 
Large sections of live cable have been pulled from the underground communications network along rural routes near the villages of Caxton and Swavesey. The thefts have all occurred between 10pm and 5am.
 
The damage has left over 4,000 homes and businesses across Caxton and Swavesey without use of their phone lines, broadband and TV services. Significant damage has also been caused to adjacent farmland, where cables have been dragged across fields. Our engineers are working around the clock to restore service and are doing everything they can to get it done quickly.
 
We recognise and share the frustration of people living and working in the areas impacted when our network is damaged in this way.
 
Openreach has a partnership with us to offer a reward of up to £1,000 for information on these cable thefts leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. If you have any information on this incident, please contact us on 0800 555 111 or use the online form at – everyone stays 100% anonymous. Always.

“It might appear that no one is harmed or that this is a victimless crime, but the impact on communities is significant. Cable theft disrupts essential broadband services and can even impact on local emergency and essential public services. Those involved care little for the consequences of their actions, which is why we are asking anyone with information on those responsible to speak up.
 
“If you are unable to speak directly to the police, then our charity is here for you. We will take your information at our UK Contact Centre anonymously online or via our freephone 0800 555 111 number. In over 30 years, Crimestoppers has always kept its promise of anonymity to everyone who tells us what they know. Your information could make all the difference in helping keep our communities safe from harm.”

“These incidents have severely impacted the day-to-day lives of people in two areas of Cambridgeshire.
 
“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, report it. If you prefer not to speak directly to police, then please contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously.”

***Note: Information passed directly to police will not qualify. The reward will only qualify if information is passed to our 0800 555 111 number or via our untraceable anonymous online form***