£15,000 theodolite stolen in Westerleigh: Police appeal

A theodolite, worth £15,000, was stolen from Westerleigh Road on Monday (October 15).

Council surveyors were working near the nurseries and briefly left the theodolite to adjust other equipment. Moments later the orange precision instrument was found to be missing.

A white car was seen pulling over and driving away. The surveyor flagged down a passing police car and reported the theft.

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.