Police appeal after historic site desecrated
POLICE are appealing for help following the theft of an historic water pump from the heart of Mylor Bridge.
The theft, and the associated desecration of the historical site in Comfort Road, has shocked villagers, some of whom broke down in tears on hearing the news.
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The pump dates back to the mid- 1800s and formed part of the original water supply for those living in the Comfort Road area.
The pump, and several others like it in Mylor and Flushing, had been given to the villages by Carrick District Council and are maintained by Mylor Parish Council.
Tony Andrews, chairman of the parish council, said: "I am shocked and devastated by this theft. This is a crime against all the residents of the parish.
"The pump is a part of the village and to see the site desecrated, breaks my heart.
"I hope the item is returned and those responsible are brought to justice."
It is believed the water pump was ripped from the ground sometime over last weekend and police think the theft may have taken place during day-light hours.
Neighbourhood beat manager, PC Charlie Staines, said: "On the many foot patrols I conduct around the village, I constantly enjoy the beauty of these pumps - they are what makes Mylor Bridge such a special village.
"I would ask residents to think back and consider if they saw anything suspicious around the pump in Comfort Road."
Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact PC Staines on 01326 213455,or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. The crime reference number is GP/09/1474.
3 Comments
by Dave Joslin, St Austell
Monday, July 06 2009, 2:51PM
“It all comes back to a proportion of people having no respect for anything or anyone but themselves. This on top of smashing stones at Launceston Castle. Whether they admit it or not it comes back to bad parenting. That and the abuse of the Human Rights act which means there is no deterrent for any offence. Though these idiots should be exempt as they are not fully paid up members of the human race.”
by Rachel Kent, Camborne
Monday, July 06 2009, 2:33PM
“To 'desecrate' is to damage or disrespect something considered holy (Cambridge Dictionary.) Did this pump dispence Holy Water then?”
by spender, United Kingdom
Monday, July 06 2009, 12:10PM
“that's nothing they nicked a huge cannon in Penzance from outside the library it had been stood there for 100 years , and nobody saw anything !! probably in some rich blokes garden now !!”