Thieves have left a fire engine out of action after breaking into a fire station and stealing thousands of pounds worth of life-saving kit.
The shocking burglary at Corsham Fire Station, in Beechfield Road, has left firefighters without a pump to respond to emergencies.
Criminals targeted the property between 8pm on Sunday 11 October and 5am on Monday 12 October, making off with tools worth thousands of pounds.
The stolen equipment has left the station’s fire engine out of action, affecting its ability to respond to 999 calls.
Wiltshire Police has launched an investigation into the break-in, with officers carrying out CCTV checks and house-to-house enquiries.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity around Beechfield Road overnight to come forward.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting crime reference number 54260123041.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
