>
Back to News

Break-in at Cottesmore heritage railway museum

By The Editor 2nd Jan 2020

Local News

Burglars have targeted a volunteer-run heritage railway museum in Cottesmore.

Thieves struck at Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum - formerly Rutland Railway Museum - in Ashwell Road, sometime between midday on 21 December and 10.10am the following day (22 Dec).

A Leicestershire Police spokesman told Oakham Nub News: "A number of containers at the location were broken into.

"We are still liaising with the victim around what property was stolen from the containers."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting crime number 19000683762.

     

Please Donate Oakham. Your Town. Your News. Your Support Matters.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
By becoming a monthly supporter, you’ll help us continue delivering reliable local stories and events.
Your support makes a real difference to Oakham.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:

Prev

New handrail to help Uppingham residents climb steps safely

Next

Report published into August blackouts which affected Oakham and villages

Related Articles

MP Alicia Kearns has secured an agreement with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to protect Rutland's ceremonial status (Photo: LDRS)
Breaking news: Deputy Prime Minister to look at solutions to protect Rutland’s Ceremonial County Status

25th Apr 2025

Read More
MP Alicia Kearns is pushing for rural crime to become a higher profile crime (Photo: Alicia Kearns)
Rutland MP pushes for rural crime to become higher profile, including theft of farming equipment

25th Apr 2025

Read More

Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide oakham with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Oakham. Your Town. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience

We are using 🍪

Agree