£20k of copper stolen in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses and information, after a high-value commercial burglary in Roborough.

The burglary is believed to have taken place at a business unit on Belliver Industrial Estate overnight between Wednesday 23 July and Thursday 24 July.

It was reported that entry to the unit had been forced and around £20,000 worth of copper cut away from cables and then stolen.

The total cost to the business taking into account the stolen copper, damage to the premises and trade disruption is estimated in excess of £200,000.

Anybody with any information, or relevant footage which may help the investigation, is asked to contact 101 or the Devon and Cornwall Police website, quoting 50250193042.

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