Lights stolen from charity railway

AN appeal is underway after thieves stole flood lights from a charity railway at Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jan 2014, 00:00 BST

The three gas-powered, Bull Finch lights were taken overnight on New Year’s Eve from the Embsay and Bolton Abbey steam railway, near Skipton.

North Yorkshire Police, who released an appeal over the incident yesterday, said the lights were being used to provide lighting for the car park station over the festive season.

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Pc Simon Crossley of Grassington Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “The loss of the lights have had a big impact on the operation of the railway, which is a charity and operates for the enjoyment of local people and visitors.

“The replacement costs will have to come out of the running costs for the railway which will be a big financial burden on the organisation. I am appealing for anyone who knows anything about the thefts or knows where the lights are now to contact the police.”

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Pc Simon Crossley.