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# Residents asked to report missing drainage covers after spate of thefts across Staffordshire
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/residents-asked-to-report-missing-drainage-covers-after-spate-of-thefts-across-staffordshire/
- Published: 2021-12-15T08:53:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-12-14T17:58:52.000Z
- Description: People in Lichfield and Burntwood are being asked to report any incidents of missing roadside drainage covers after a spate of thefts across Staffordshire.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

![A roadside drain missing its cover](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gully-lid-theft-1-copy.jpg)

A roadside drain missing its cover

People in Lichfield and Burntwood are being asked to report any incidents of missing roadside drainage covers after a spate of thefts across Staffordshire.

The metal grids have been taken from a number of locations, with the holes left behind posing a risk to drivers and pedestrians.

Cllr David Williams, highways chief at Staffordshire County Council, said:

> “The theft of gully covers is a serious issue that can cause real problems on the roads and injury to people.  
>  
> “As well as the risk to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, replacing covers also takes crews away from other duties, not to mention the extra costs to the council and local taxpayer.  
>  
> “If anyone sees someone removing covers or grids, please report it to the police on 101.”  
>  
> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council

People can also report missing covers and other highways issues at [www.staffordshire.gov.uk](http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).