Canada Global (Web News) Surprising revelation: How much gold was stolen in Bradford, UK, in the last five years
Over the past five years, more than £546,000 worth of Asian gold has been stolen in separate incidents in the Bradford district of the UK, causing serious concern in the local community. The revelation came to light in a Freedom of Information Act request to local media, which asked West Yorkshire Police for details of Asian gold thefts since 2020. According to details provided by the police, there were five incidents reported in 2020 involving the theft of £32,600 of gold,
while three incidents in 2021 involved the theft of £20,000 of gold. There were also three incidents in 2022 involving the theft of £32,000 of gold. There was a significant increase in the number of incidents in 2023, with 49 incidents reported, involving the theft of £170,833 worth of gold. While 80 incidents have been reported since the start of 2024, involving the theft of £290,852. Bradford Council’s Labour councillor Sabiha Khan told Jang that these thefts not only cause financial loss but also emotional trauma for families, as these pieces of jewellery often include tokens or wedding gifts from parents or grandparents. She added that such incidents also put psychological pressure on victims, creating an atmosphere of insecurity and fear in their lives. West Yorkshire Police has appealed to the public to contact police immediately on 101 or report it via live chat on the website if anyone has any information about the theft of Asian gold.