November 13, 11:00, Theft, Västra Götaland County
The police are seeking observations from the public in connection with a theft of copper cable in Vänersborg.
At around 01.00 on the night before Friday 13 November, 200 metres of copper cable was stolen from road lighting just outside Vänersborg. The cable is said to have been pulled loose from its attachments in lighting poles that extend down into the ground. This is said to have happened along the cycle path/roadway between Båberg and the riding school.
It is likely that the perpetrators had access to larger vehicles. In previous crimes of the same nature, work vehicles, high-visibility clothing, barrier equipment and tools intended for the purpose have been used.
At present, no one has been arrested for the theft, and the police are now seeking observations from the public.
Contact the police if you see anything suspicious and/or have information to provide related to last night's theft:
- Call 112 for an ongoing crime
- Call 114 14 or submit a tip via the police website if it is not urgent
- Call 0771-921 921 to the Swedish Transport Administration's contact centre to report damage
More information about cable thefts and vandalism affecting road lighting:
https://polisen.se/aktuellt/nyheter/vast/2026/oktober/stold-och-skadegorelse-kan-sla-ut-belysning-langs-vagar/