POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward with information and relevant footage after a five-figure value burglary at a town’s crematorium in June.

It is reported that approximately £15,000 worth of gardening equipment and tools were stolen from the Glynn Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, after a vehicle was damaged and a storage container was forced open.

Among the items stolen were leaf blowers, hedge cutters, a lawn mower, a pressure washer, strimmers and a cement mixer.

Acknowledging that the incident took place several months ago, Devon and Cornwall Police’s Bodmin police station added that investigations into the incident have been ongoing since the initial report and they are hoping that members of the public may still be in a position to assist officers with their enquiries as they seek to identify potential perpetrators of the incident.

They are asking for anyone who may have information or footage from the area over the weekend in question that might be relevant to their enquiries to get in touch by contacting 101 or on their website, quoting reference 50250166355.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses, information and relevant footage following a burglary at Glynn Valley Crematorium.

“The break-in took place between 5pm on Friday, June 27 and 9am on Monday, June 30.

“The suspects damaged a vehicle and forced entry to a container before stealing £15,000 worth of gardening equipment and tools.

“Items stolen included leaf blowers, hedge cutters, a lawn mower, a pressure washer, strimmers and a cement mixer.

“We appreciate the offence occurred some time ago, but officers are continuing to investigate it and it is hoped the public may still be able to assist.

“Anybody with information, or footage from the area over the weekend in question which may be of relevance, is asked to contact 101 or our website quoting 50250166355.”