YEOVIL NEWS: Dangerous chemicals stolen in factory burglary

POLICE are appealing for the public's help following a burglary at a factory in Yeovil.

Between 9pm and 9.20pm last night (Monday, March 30, 2015), two offenders broke into South West Metal Finishing on Limber Road, Yeovil, on the Lufton Trading Estate.

During the burglary, the suspects removed a large quantity of metal from chemical trays within the building.

PHOTO - ABOVE: The Cadmium Anode balls.

A police spokesman said: “This metal has been identified as Cadmium which has been chemically treated and, as such, may pose certain health risks to the public.

“Anyone who comes into contact with this material is advised not to touch it and should seek medical attention should they have done so.”

The police have this afternoon released CCTV stills showing the two offenders and a photo of the Cadmium Anode balls in the form as they were stolen.

Anyone with information on this incident should call us immediately on 101 quoting crime reference number 32167/15 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

PHOTOS - ABOVE: CCTV stills from the burglary.

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