Postboxes stolen across south Shropshire after poles cut - police appeal for info

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Police have appealed for information after a number of Royal Mail postboxes were cut from their metal poles.

Officers have been made aware that a number of boxes have been stolen in Craven Arms, Corvedale and Ape Dale area.

PCSO Lisa Thomas, of the South West Shropshire Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "We have been made aware that a number of Royal Mail post boxes have been cut from their poles in the area of Craven Arms (east and west), the Corvedale and Apedale area.

"If you see anyone acting suspiciously around post boxes or have any information regarding these thefts please inform the local team - [email protected].”

A spokesperson for the Royal Mail said: "We are working with the police as part of their investigation into the thefts."

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