Witness appeal following theft of railway detonators – Rotherham

Officers investigating the theft of 16 railway detonators from the Masbrough area of Rotherham are today appealing for witnesses.

On two separate occasions, 7 February and 21 January, railway detonators were stolen from a stretch of railway track near Masbrough, Rotherham.

The detonators have the potential to cause serious harm if tampered with.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone with information, to get in touch to assist the investigation.

Any witnesses are asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 66 of 07/02/21.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.