“It’s not clear if these thefts are being driven by collectors seeking valuable historical items, or for the scrap metal value”
Six post boxes have been stolen at locations across Co Antrim in the space of two weeks, police say.
The post boxes have been reported stolen between August 5 and 11 at locations in the Cullybackey, Glarryford and the Moorfields areas and are reported to have been uprooted or cut from their poles.
Police say substantial damage has been caused to the areas where the post boxes were located.
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They have also said they do not know if the thefts are caused by collectors after historical items or scrap metal and are asking anyone who may have information regarding the thefts to contact them.
Inspector McToal said: “We have received a number of reports between the 5th and 11th August, that post boxes located in rural areas across the district have been targeted. “These are cast iron pedestal pole mounted post boxes that are frequently used by the communities where they are situated in, and substantial damage has been caused where the boxes have been taken each time. “It’s not clear if these thefts are being driven by collectors seeking valuable historical items, or for the scrap metal value, but local officers are conducting a number of enquiries at this time to ascertain the motive and who is behind these incidents. “I am appealing to anyone with information or who noticed any suspicious activity to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 696 of 05/08/25, or online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. “Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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