HUMBERSIDE POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the theft of electric cable on Neat Marsh Road, Preston, Hull between 3pm on Thursday 9th June and 3:30pm on Friday 10th June 2011.
The offenders climbed up five 15ft electrical poles before cutting through the 11,000 volt earthing cable and stealing around 100ft of cabling.
The offenders could have been seriously injured or killed carrying out the theft.
Scrap dealers are being urged to report anyone trying to sell the stolen cable.
Anyone with information should contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 crime reference number 1841112.