Monday, July 6, 2009

Thief blasted after tree is stolen

A thief has already targeted the New Look West End development in Pantyffynnon just weeks after the opening of the site in South Wales.
The suspects stole a Japanese Acer tree from the newly-opened garden on Friday night and the theft has left one community leader fuming.
Former town mayor Carol Cadman, who played a key role in the development, said: “I am both angry and disgusted that a person has stolen a Japanese Acer tree from the newly-opened New Look West End.
“The project cost in excess of £45,000, only to be spoilt by an inconsiderate and thoughtless thief.”
Cllr Cadman said the tree was the only item stolen but said she hoped the CCTV camera sited close to the garden would help police identify the culprit.
“I’ve been told the camera has been turned so that it’s pointing at the garden, so hopefully that will help us catch whoever has done this.
“It has really left me furious,” she said.
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact Ammanford Police on 0845 3302000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

(Reproduced from the South Wales Guardian, 6th July)

GARDIEN TIP: Valuable trees should be planted with a Rootball Anchor to protect them against theft. See http://www.garden-security.co.uk/Rootball-Anchor.aspx

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