Christmas lights stolen from people's gardens in Hayle

Posts on social media claim hundreds of pounds' worth of decorations were taken

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 3rd Dec 2020

An appeal has gone out after Christmas lights were stolen from people's gardens in Hayle.

Police say they had two reports in the Viaduct Hill area at around 10pm on Wednesday night.

Posts on social media claim hundreds of pounds' worth of decorations were taken.

Officers want anyone who saw something suspicious, or with CCTV footage, to get in touch.

"Police have received two reports of the theft of garden Christmas lights at two addresses on Viaduct Hill, Hayle, on Wednesday 2nd December, at around 10pm.

"Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area or has any information or CCTV footage which could assist police enquiries is asked to call 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk quoting log number 868, 2/12,20."

Devon and Cornwall Police