North Somerset Council has issued an appeal after nearly 40 drain covers were stolen from roads in Nailsea, Wraxall and Wrington in three days.
Nates Lane, Bristol Road, Trendlewood Way, Nailsea Park and Spindleberry Grove have all been targeted by gully cover thieves in the past few days in what has been jokingly called the 'Grate Drain Robbery.' North Somerset Travel and Roads is urging people with information about the thefts to come forward and 'help us catch those responsible'.
"We’re working closely with Avon and Somerset Police but we’re also asking anyone with information they think may be useful to please get in touch with the Police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 to help us catch those responsible," it said in a statement.
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"Apart from being incredibly dangerous, incidents like this can end up costing thousands as we have to ensure each gully is kept safe, while we arrange for replacement covers to be installed. If you have any information that could help the investigation PLEASE get in touch - we’d love to hear from you and catch those responsible."
North Somerset Council added on Facebook: "This is dangerous and unacceptable." Residents are being urged to check CCTV and doorbell footage, and report the incidents to police with the following crime reference numbers: Wrington: 522078325, Nailsea and Wraxall: 202204030369.
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