Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Appeal to help identify pub garden theft CCTV suspects

MEMBERS of the public are being asked to help identify two men suspected of stealing garden furniture worth £750 from a pub in Chipstead.
Five sets of teak and metal tables and chairs were taken from the Ramblers Rest in Outwood Lane on the morning of August 10.
Police officers investigating the theft have now released CCTV images of two men in the pub grounds at about 5am that day.
Detective Constable David Warner said: “I hope that by releasing these images someone will recognise the suspects and come forward and identify them.
“Given the size and weight of the stolen tables and chairs it is obvious the thieves needed a large vehicle to remove the items.
“Perhaps you saw this vehicle, laden with outdoor garden furniture, being driven away and did not think anything suspicious at the time?”
Anyone with information should contact DC Warner on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference RB/09/7744, or call Crimestoppers if you wish to remain anonymous on 0800 555 111.

(Reproduced from www.getsurrey.co.uk August 26th)

GARDIEN TIP: Property Marking is a cost-effective way of deterring theft, along with warning signs that all property has been marked. In addition, access to the garden needs to be made as difficult as possible so that heavy items have no direct way out to a vehicle. See the advice at www.garden-security.co.uk

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