Appeal after thieves target flood-hit Ulverston homes
Last updated at 08:56, Friday, 29 January 2010
THE mayor of Ulverston has urged members of the public to assist police in finding thieves who raided flood-hit homes.
Burglars broke into David and Rachael Cooper’s home in North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, between last Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Mr and Mrs Cooper were with sons Joe, five, and Charlie, two, at their rented accommodation in Croftlands, Ulverston, where they have been living since their house was flooded on November 19.
The burglars took two dehumidifiers, worth £800 each, supplied by an insurance company to dry out the house, a £650 flat screen TV, a £400 computer and several priceless personal items.
Another property in the same street has since been burgled.
Councillor Norman Bishop-Rowe told Ulverston Town Council’s meeting on Monday: “I think you will join me in expressing sympathy for the family in south Ulverston and express disgust that looting has taken place.
“If anybody knows of any information that will assist the police in apprehending these people, then I would urge them to do so. These people have gone through enough without this taking place.”
Police said another flood-hit home in North Lonsdale Road was burgled and dehumidifiers taken. Again, the inhabitants are currently living elsewhere due to the floods.
The incident was reported to police on Saturday. A police spokesman said it appeared the thieves had gained entry by breaking the front door.
He added: “The details of both burglaries have been passed onto CID so they can conduct an investigation. We would urge anyone who may have noticed any suspicious behaviour in that area to contact us on 0800 3300 247.
“We would also urge any local residents aware of homes that are empty due to flooding, to keep an eye on them on behalf of the community and those who are having to live in alternative accommodation.”
First published at 12:57, Thursday, 28 January 2010
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Burglary is a low-life crime at the best of times, but this is particularly cowardly. No police patrols in the aera, then? Anyone breaking into my flood-damaged home (if I had one) would be quickly introduced to 'Bertie', my pet baseball bat.
Posted by Neil on 29 January 2010 at 12:42