Police are appealing for information about suspicious sales of lager barrels on the Isle of Wight.
Seven barrels of lager were reported stolen from a building within Arreton Barns craft village sometime between 11.30pm on Tuesday, November 10 and 9.00am on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Investigating officer, PC Craig Robins of Hampshire Constabulary’s Isle of Wight Targeted Patrol Team (TPT) said: “Police have been told one the stolen barrels, ‘Bit Burger, is only sold within a few pubs on the Island. A Foster’s barrel, also reported stolen, has the batch number 476.
“We have circulated these details to members of the independent Pubwatch scheme, but I would also appeal to other licensees, businesses and members of the public who may have information about the barrels’ whereabouts.”
Information can be given by phoning Newport Police Station on 101. To remain anonymous, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.