Teen Arrested for Quirky 1950s Streetlamps Theft in Cambridge
A teenager has been arrested after three unique streetlamps went missing in Cambridge, leaving locals in disbelief over the unusual theft.
Cambridge, UK, Streetlamps, Theft, Teen Arrested
Cambridge: So, there’s been a bit of a kerfuffle in Cambridge lately. A teenager got nabbed for allegedly swiping three quirky 1950s streetlamps. Can you believe it? The whole thing kicked off when folks noticed the lights were missing back in October, and suddenly, the streets felt a lot darker.
The police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, got wind of the situation after receiving reports about the missing lamps on a few different dates. They finally arrested a 19-year-old guy from Barkway, which is near Royston in Hertfordshire. He’s been let out on bail until April 1, so we’ll see what happens next.
These lamps aren’t just any old lights; they were designed by a famous architect, Sir Albert Edward Richardson, back in the day. They’re a big part of Cambridge’s charm, and it turns out the city is the last in the UK to have these custom-designed lights from that era. Pretty cool, right?
People around town are scratching their heads, wondering why someone would want to take these unique ‘Richardson candles.’ They’ve got this distinct look—brown posts with long tubular lights. One lamp was taken from outside The Fitzwilliam Museum, another from near St John’s College, and the last one from next to Little St Mary’s Church. Talk about a strange heist!
The police shared that they got reports of the first lamp going missing on October 3, with the others disappearing shortly after. It’s just wild to think someone would go to the trouble of stealing streetlamps. What’s next, stealing park benches?