Police investigating theft of post boxes

Police have launched a probe after six post boxes were stolen across Antrim over the last two weeks.

There have been four separate reports of missing post boxes since August 5, with the boxes having either been cut or uprooted from rural locations in Cullybackey, Glarryford and the Moorfields areas.

Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the suspected thefts.

Investigators believe the post boxes could be targeted as historical collectibles, or simply for scrap.

Inspector McToal said: “These are cast-iron pedestal pole-mounted post boxes that are frequently used by the communities where they are situated, and substantial damage has been caused where the boxes have been taken each time.

“It’s not clear if these thefts are being driven by collectors seeking valuable historical items, or for the scrap metal value, but local officers are conducting a number of inquiries at this time to ascertain the motive and who is behind these incidents.

“I am appealing to anyone with information or who noticed any suspicious activity to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 696 of 05/08/25, or online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.”