An increase of York stone being stolen in Leeds is costing taxpayers “tens of thousands of pounds a year”.
Leeds City Council has begun forensically marking York stone paving slabs following a concerning rise in targeted thefts. It’s hoped the initiative will deter criminals and assist West Yorkshire Police in bringing thieves to justice. Reclaimed York stone is widely valued for its durability, quality and attractive naturally weathered look. It can only be mined from Yorkshire quarries and commonly retails for hundreds of pounds per square metre.
'We are determined to crack down on this which is why we are pleased to have partnered with DeterTech to use SmartWater technology. We hope this sets out a clear message that such thefts will not be tolerated.” SmartWater is a unique traceable liquid that is invisible to the naked eye but glows yellow-green under ultraviolet light. It lasts for a minimum of five years and allows police to trace stolen paving slabs back to the street from which they were stolen.
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