David Oluwale: Update from detectives on Leeds Bridge plaque theft

Detectives investigating the theft of the David Oluwale plaque are appealing to people who were on Leeds Bridge on Monday evening to get in touch.
By Richard Beecham
Published 27th Apr 2022, 15:40 BST
Updated 27th Apr 2022, 16:09 BST
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Enquiries into the theft are continuing and it is believed that the plaque, which was unveiled at a special ceremony on Monday, April 25, was removed from the bridge between around 9.30pm and 9.55pm that same evening.

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CCTV enquiries have established that the area was busy between these times and police are appealing to anyone who took photos of the plaque between these times to get in touch.

Detectives want anyone in the area between 9.35pm and 9.55pm to get in touch. Pic: James Hardisty.Detectives want anyone in the area between 9.35pm and 9.55pm to get in touch. Pic: James Hardisty.
Detectives want anyone in the area between 9.35pm and 9.55pm to get in touch. Pic: James Hardisty.
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Anyone who saw any suspicious activity between these times is similarly urged to make contact.

Leeds District CID can be contacted on 101, quoting crime reference 13220222118, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.