Vital life-saving equipment stolen from fire station

RAIDERS broke into a brand new fire station at Penketh, Warrington and stole vital life-saving equipment.
They forced their way into the building in Widnes Road, Penketh by forcing a rear shutter door.
Once inside they took steel cutting equipment, a generator and two 10 metre hydraulic hoses.
The raid took place some time between Friday, January 6 and Sunday, January 8.
Station manager Tony O’Dwyer said: “Whoever has committed this crime is putting the lives of the community at risk. The equipment stolen is used in rescuing casualties trapped in vehicles involved in road traffic collisions and is vital lifesaving equipment. I urge anyone with any information to contact Cheshire Police.”
Anyone who may have noticed any suspicious behaviour in the area or may have information which could help officers with their enquiries is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 320 of January  8.
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.