Police are appealing for witnesses after five large reels of metal cable was stolen from the British Telecom site in Princesway South on Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead between Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3. Scrap metal dealers are also being urged to be vigilant and ensure the origin of the items they are taking in are genuine. Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.