Cable theft in Cambridgeshire

Dear Resident,

Thieves are continuing to target underground cables in our area – and it’s causing serious disruption to communities.

The latest incident happened overnight on Monday in Abbots Ripton, where thieves attempted to steal around 400 metres of underground cable.

But their plans didn’t go as expected – the vehicle they were using ended up in a ditch! It’s now been seized and found to have been stolen from elsewhere in the county in October.

Cable theft is not just a crime – it can leave homes and businesses without power, phones and internet and cost thousands to repair.

👉 If you see anything suspicious – people working on cables late at night, unusual activity near roadside boxes, or vehicles parked in rural areas – please call us immediately on 999 if a crime is in progress, or 101 to report information.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers, on 0800 555111.

Kind Regards