Essex Police Hunt Cable Thieves in Tilbury
Essex Police are on the lookout after copper cable was nicked from Tilbury in the early hours of Sunday, 21 July.
Three Men Caught in the Act
Just before 12:20 a.m., officers were called to Fort Road following reports of three men trying to steal cable. The suspects reportedly opened a manhole and attempted to pull out cables.
The trio were all wearing baseball caps. One was seen in a hoodie and gloves. Despite police arriving quickly, the suspects got away with a haul of copper cable.
Police Seek CCTV and Witnesses
Detective Inspector Leanne Ford warned: “Cable thefts can seriously disrupt the community – cutting off internet and other vital services. This happened early morning, so if you live nearby, please check any CCTV or doorbell cameras you have. We are keen to identify a dark-coloured Ford Transit van spotted in the area during the theft.”
Anyone with information, dash cam, or CCTV footage is urged to come forward. Quote crime reference number 42/111103/24 when reporting.
How to Report
- Submit a report via the Essex Police website.
- Use their 24/7 online Live Chat service for quick contact.
- In an emergency, dial 999.
- Want to stay anonymous? Contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit their website.
