Past week. North Northumbria region (A68 around Otterburn).

Members are asked to be on the look out for significant quantities of stolen BT cable. In a series of thefts, over 2.4km of cable has been stolen from the ground worth of £100,000. 

It is possible that the cable has been striped of its sheath, which is clearly marked. Cable type stolen includes 160 pair. If you are unsure of what BT cable looks like, click the link below to download the Cable Identification booklet. 

BT Cable Identification Guide


If you have any information relating to the theft, please contact:


Name: Richie Iwanoff of BT Security
Tel number: +44 (0) 3316 545210
Email address[email protected]

Alternatively. contact the BMRA on 01480 455249.