CCTV camera pole sawn off on Valley Road, Middlesbrough

The camera, on Valley Road in Middlesbrough, was sawn off between 11.54pm on Friday August 5 and 12.03am the following day.

The camera had been up for less than 24 hours.

Police are looking for the owner of this motorbike. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Police added that the pole was cut using a Stihl saw, and fell onto a neighbouring property causing damage.

They added that two suspects can be seen arriving on the motorbike prior to the damage being caused which is believed to have gone along Valley Road/Park Road South, onto Eden Road then towards Rosedale Avenue.

Acting Inspector Dan Oldroyd said: “It is senseless that a CCTV camera which has been installed to protect the public has been cut down and damaged, less than 24 hours since it was put there.

Police are looking for the owner of this motorbike. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

“Anyone with information is urged to contact police, or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Councillor Janet Thompson, Middlesbrough Council’s executive member for community safety, said: “Our renowned CCTV network is there to keep communities safe, and to bring those responsible for crime and antisocial behaviour to justice.

“It speaks volumes that there are those who would seek to destroy this powerful crime-fighting tool, and that will only strengthen our resolve to further increase its scope and effectiveness.

Police are looking for the owner of this motorbike. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

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“If you know this motorbike or those involved in its use, get in touch and help us track them down.”

Anyone who may have information regarding the motorbike or it’s whereabouts, or those who own the motorbike, are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference 152929.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.