The Hull Daily Mail reported that thieves stole £100,000 worth of scaffolding from a Keepmoat’s housing development in the city.
The theft took place some time over the weekend the thieves used the onsite forklift and loaded five pallets of scaffolding onto their getaway vehicle and also siphon diesel from other vehicles on site.
A spokesman for Keepmoat said:
“The site does have a security presence at all times. Someone is there 24/7. “But it is a large site. We are having a look at the security arrangements in light of what has happened. “Although it has been an inconvenience, this theft will not affect the building program.”
The development will see 140 homes being built in the first phase, with 600 in total for the site.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information should call Humberside police on 0845 6060222
