Manhunt Launched After Life-Saving Defibrillators Stolen in Redcar and Cleveland

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Police in the UK have launched a manhunt after two life-saving defibrillators worth thousands of pounds were stolen in Redcar and Cleveland. The thefts occurred on the evening of June 9, with a defibrillator box being broken into outside Skelton Civic Centre on Coniston Road around 8:35pm. A second defibrillator was stolen from Skelton Methodist Church in Skelton Green, believed to be on the same day. The suspect is described as a white male, aged 20-35, wearing a grey top, black bottoms, a black cap, and white trainers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two life-saving defibrillators, worth thousands of pounds, were stolen in Redcar and Cleveland on June 9.
  • The thefts occurred in the evening, with the first defibrillator box being broken into outside Skelton Civic Centre on Coniston Road around 8:35pm.
  • A second defibrillator was stolen from Skelton Methodist Church in Skelton Green, believed to be on the same day.
  • The suspect is described as a white male, aged 20-35, 6-foot-tall, wearing a grey top, black bottoms, a black cap, and white trainers.
  • CCTV enquiries have been carried out and officers are appealing to anyone who may have information about the theft.
  • The incident is being investigated by Cleveland Police.

Statistics:

  • 2 life-saving defibrillators stolen
  • Worth an estimated £5,000-£10,000
  • The incident occurred on June 9
  • The suspect is described as a white male, aged 20-35
  • 1.5 miles between Skelton Civic Centre and Skelton Methodist Church
  • The incident is being investigated in conjunction with Cleveland Police.

Sources:

  • Cleveland Police, Daily Mail, June 10