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An attempt to steal underground cables in an East Yorkshire village has been thwarted, police said.
Humberside Police said "offenders were disturbed attempting to steal BT cable in Full Sutton" at 3.50am today (Tuesday, October 20) before leaving the scene in a 4x4 pickup.
The force said it has seen in an increase in the theft of underground BT cable across the county.
A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "If you have witnessed this incident, please contact us on 101 quoting crime report 26*148412.
"Cable theft causes significant disruption to the community.
"Please be alert for suspicious vehicles parked at side of roads nearby to manholes, roadside cabinets or cable routes.
"Report suspicious activity immediately by calling 999 if a crime is in progress on 101 for non-emergency reports."