We are appealing for information about a stolen
road sign worth thousands of pounds.
The vehicle activated sign was put up on the B3134 Burrington
Combe last November on a bend which is a notorious accident spot.
The sign, when illuminated, shows a bend warning sign with the
message 'slow down'.
"It never ceases to amaze me what people will steal," commented
Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, executive member for highways.
"When council officers visited the site after we got a report
that it was 'missing' last Tuesday, they found no trace of
the sign or the post. All that remained was a cable which had
obviously been cut and the metal bands which hold the sign to the
post which look like they have been ground off.
"As the thieves have been stupid enough to have cut through a
live cable there is the added possibility they could have injured
themselves - what I am more concerned about is the safety of the
travelling public.
"This sign was put up for a specific reason and its removal
could potentially put road users' safety in jeopardy. Its
scrap value must be negligible and I would urge anyone who knows
anything about the theft or the whereabouts of the sign to call
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They can do this without having to
give their name."
Cllr Ap Rees added: "The sign would cost approximately £7,000 to
replace and in the current financial climate it is unlikely this
kind of money will become available for a replacement, so we would
be grateful for any information which leads to us getting the sign
back."
