Historic Poacher’s Trap Stolen from Deer Abbey Wall
A rare 18th-century poacher’s trap has vanished from the entrance wall of Deer Abbey, sparking outrage among heritage chiefs.
Stolen Between June 14 and 15
The trap, once used to catch trespassers on vast estates during the late 1700s and 1800s, is believed to have been ripped out sometime between the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
Heritage Chiefs Slam Theft
“Historic sites form an integral part of our cultural heritage, and far from being places consigned to the past, they are vibrant and alive, welcoming visitors from all over the world,” said Inspector Rory Campbell.
Peter McGrath, Head of Physical Security at Historic Environment Scotland, added: “Theft from historic sites, whether on our estate or in the wider historic environment, is unacceptable. Acts like this cause irreparable harm and risk us losing pieces of our past forever.”
Call to Action: Help Catch the Thieves
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1384 of 20 June 2022.
Information can also be passed anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
