Thieves steal from Holyhead lifeboat station roof
POLICE are investigating the theft of lead from a lifeboat station roof.
David Powell
It happened in the early hours of yesterday morning at Holyhead RNLI base.
Officers appealed for witnesses to come forward over the theft of lead flashings.
Holyhead RNLI spokesman Brian Thompson said: "It's unfortunate for anybody to have lead pinched off the roof but it's even more unfortunate when it's a charity which saves lives."
The exact cost of putting it right is not known but repairs including scaffolding could cost as much as £1,000.
Mr Thompson added: "It's not something that we want to spend money on – especially in the current climate."
North Wales Police said: "We are investigating this incident.
"If anybody saw anybody acting suspiciously we would urge them to come forward."
Holyheadhas a remarkable history of bravery with 70 awards for gallantry. The station operates both an all weather Severn class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.
On Wednesday, police in St Asaph appealed for witnesses and information following the theft of lead from the roof of a building at HM Stanley Hospital.
Lead was taken and guttering was damaged on the Welsh Ambulance Service Headquarters building in the grounds of the hospital on Upper Denbigh Road. Offenders struck between 5pm on Monday, June 13, and 8am on Tuesday, June 14.
School roofs in Denbighshire have also been targeted recently. Last week, police urged workmen to safeguard their equipment following a spate of copper piping thefts across Wrexham county.
Witnesses or anyone with information can ring 101, if in Wales, 0845 607 1001 (Welsh language line) or 0845 607 1002 (English language line). Or contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.
DAILY POST SAYS: PAGE 8