Police release CCTV images after historic stones stolen by gang

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 25th Feb 2025

Police are looking to speak to these four men in relation to a theft in Adlington (Credit: Cheshire Police)
Police are looking to speak to these four men in relation to a theft in Adlington (Credit: Cheshire Police)

Historic stones have been stolen by a gang.

Cheshire Police are carrying out enquiries following the theft of a number of flagstones from outside an address near Macclesfield.

As part of their investigation, officers have released CCTV images of four men they are looking to speak to.

PC Jonathan Lightfoot said: "Enquiries in relation to this incident are ongoing and we're committed to doing all we can to identify the people responsible.

"As part of our investigation we're keen to identify the four men in the CCTV images as they may hold vital information.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who was travelling through the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or have any dashcam footage of the theft."

Police have released CCTV images of four men they would like to speak to (Credit: Cheshire Police)

At around 7.20am on Wednesday, February 5, two white vans parked up outside an address on London Road, Adlington.

A number of men then got out of the vehicles and proceeded to take 23 stone flagstones from around the property.

The stolen stones are believed to be worth around £1000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, or at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101, quoting IML 2024203.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the police (Credit: Cheshire Police)

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