Theives break into two Cambridgeshire fire stations as public told to ‘stay alert’

Life-saving equipment was stolen from one of the fire stations

Residents have been urged to be alert after two Cambridgeshire fire stations were broken into this week. Chatteris fire station was broken into in the early hours of Monday morning (March 23), while Gamlingay fire station was broken into on Tuesday evening (March 24).

At Chatteris, life-saving cutting equipment used at road traffic collisions and other rescues was stolen. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents living next to or opposite its fire stations in the county to remain alert to suspicious activity following these incidents this week, which have reportedly also happened at other fire stations across England.

Chief Fire Officer Matthew Warren said: “Break-ins to fire stations are happening across the country, and this week we have been victims twice. We are asking local residents to please help be our eyes and ears, to report any suspicious activity and make a note, if possible, of any vehicle details, including registration number, as well as descriptions of any individuals involved.

“Please also save any CCTV or Ring doorbell footage if it has captured any suspicious activity. The incidents have happened when it’s dark, in the evening and early morning.”

Chief Fire Officer Warren continued: “Entry has been forced, so if you hear a noise coming from one of our stations, please do just look and check to see if it is our firefighters, don’t assume it is. This support by our local communities would be greatly appreciated.”

Cambridgeshire Police are investigating the break-ins and has urged anyone with any information to contact them quoting 35/21532/26.