THIEVES reportedly stripped an uninhabited house in Salisbury of £1,500 worth of copper wire.

Police said the burglary took place in Castle Road on December 14 and is believed to have taken place between 10am and 12pm.

A Salisbury Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Castle Road, adjacent to Radnor Road, on December 14.

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“Suspects stripped an uninhabited house of £1,500 worth of copper wire and caused damage to patio doors.

“The incident is thought to have taken place between 10am and noon.

“Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at this time is asked to call 101, quoting reference 54240147443.”

Reports can also be made via the Wiltshire Police website.

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