Police warning that archery bows stolen in Ribble Valley are potentially deadly weapons

By Susan Plunkett
Published 19th Jun 2021, 11:38 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2021, 11:42 BST
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Police have launched an appeal to find four archery bows that were stolen from the Ribble Valley.

Four of the bows, which are potentially lethal weapons, were stolen from Waddow Hall, Waddington.

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Three of the bows (similar to the one pictured) are wood and one is black metallic. The remaining bows have been removed to frustrate further attempts of theft

A spokesman for Ribble Valley Police said: "These are NOT toys, In the hands of a fool these bows are capable of killing, silently and at distance."

Police have appealed to find four archery bows similar to the one pictured here that have been stolen from WaddingtonPolice have appealed to find four archery bows similar to the one pictured here that have been stolen from Waddington
Police have appealed to find four archery bows similar to the one pictured here that have been stolen from Waddington

Anyone with any information about these weapons or if you find one of these bows please contact PC 1443 by email on [email protected]

Or you can contact police on 101 and quote log 661 of 18th June