Yikes, this just in from the Police. Ed
Police are warning people about marine flares reported stolen from a boat yard in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
A member of the public contacted officers yesterday (Wednesday, October 20, 2010) to say various items had been taken from his boat, which was berthed at Odessa Marine.
It’s believed the theft took place sometime between 7.30pm and 10.30pm on Sunday, October 17, 2010.
The items include various tools and two boxes of marine flares.
Flares could be dangerous
Sergeant Phil Smith of the Newport Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “The victim has told police the marine flares were out-of-date and could be dangerous in the wrong hands.
“Our enquiries are continuing to find the stolen items, but in the meantime, we are warning those responsible for the theft and members of the public not to handle these flares.
“We are particularly concerned because fireworks night is approaching.”
The flares were packed in two plastic boxes; one is yellow in colour, the other is black in colour. Both these boxes were inside a black plastic bag.
Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newport police station by phoning 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call the police on 0845 045 45 45. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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