Good news -- the thieves are, as I write, in the cells at Blackburn.
Early today they were seen by a neighbour. They had returned to this road to nick 2 more -- same white lorry. They were also seen by a man walking his dog.
The number plate was partly obscured but enough was visible to enable it to be identified.
The police pounced and caught them nicking more grates on Harvey St.
They are under arrest in the cells and, (overheard) a police search is underway at Whinney Hill caravan park