15 batteries used to power temporary traffic lights have been stolen on the Isle of Wight overnight.
HSS Hire, which is based in Newport, have reported to Police the theft of 9 batteries from Shalfleet and 6 from Military Road.
Each battery is worth £75 meaning £1,125 worth of equipment has been stolen. Moreover, the thefts put motorists in danger as the traffic lights fail to operate without the batteries.
Anyone with information should contact Police on 101, quoting 44170415567.
