Keep a look out
for lead thieves
Published Date:
22 August 2007
By Leanne Clarke
POLICE are again asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for thieves stealing lead from public buildings, private homes and businesses.
More thefts have been reported to police over the past week from buildings in Hanley Road, Barnet Grove and Bruntcliffe Drive in Morley and Town Street, Gildersome.
A number of thefts from buildings in and around Morley have been reported to police over the last few months.
What first started out as thefts from churches and schools has now spread to domestic buildings.
Lack of supply and a rise in demand from China has sent both copper and lead prices soaring.
Lead prices on the London Metal Exchange have almost doubled this year while the copper shortage has caused problems on the national rail network as thieves have stolen wires.
Police are now urging residents to report any suspicious activity to them on 2382035.
The full article contains 152 words and appears in Morley Advertiser newspaper.
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Last Updated:
21 August 2007 2:20 PM
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Source:
Morley Advertiser
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Location:
Morley
