'Vital' lifebelts stolen and set on fire at Lanarkshire lochs as police probe theft

Fahad Tariq

18 November 2024 at 7:06 am·1-min read

Lifebelts were stolen and set on fire in Lanarkshire. — -Credit: (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)

A police probe has been launched after 10 "vital" lifebelts were stolen from and set on fire at Lanarkshire lochs.

The life-saving equipment was recently nicked from Lanark Loch. Meanwhile, lifebelts at Drumpellier Loch, in Coatbridge, were torched.

With water said to be at "freezing temperatures", the need for lifebelts is now more important than ever. North and South Lanarkshire council confirmed the incidents are being investigated by officers.

NLC wrote on X: "Recently lifebelts were stolen from Lanark Loch and lifebelts set on fire at Drumpellier Loch. Police are investigating.

"This life-saving equipment is vital at all times of the year but particularly now, when water is at freezing temperatures."

SLC shared the same post, and added: "Important information about vital public water rescue equipment at Lanark Loch and Drumpellier Loch."

Police Scotland are appealing for anyone with information regarding the theft to come forward.

A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information regarding the theft of 10 life buoys from the Lanark Loch area. Anyone with information regarding these life-saving devices can contact us through 101, quoting incident number 1229 of the 11th of November."

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