‘Heartless’ thieves steal memorials

THIEVES have stolen two memorial plaques installed at the site of an accident which claimed the life of a 21-year-old from Whitby.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Aug 2012, 07:00 BST

Police are appealing for information after the two metal plaques were taken from the side of the A169 at Saltersgate bank, where a collision on Friday, March 16 claimed the life of Carl Roe of Fountains Close, Whitby.

Speaking on behalf of Mr Roe’s family, his mother, Alison Roe, said: “The whole family is completely devastated by this horrible theft, coming so soon after the loss of Carl.

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“We simply cannot understand how anyone could be this heartless.”

One of the plaques is 2ft high with a photograph of Mr Roe and a poem attached. The second is oval and bears the inscription “Carl Roe, 19 02 1991 to 16 03 2012, Gone but not forgotten”.

Anyone with information should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, press option two and ask for PC Katie Shaw.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference 12120129833.

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