Two post boxes have been stolen in Suffolk over the past three weeks
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The theft of two historic Royal Mail post boxes from Suffolk villages over the past three weeks is a worrying trend , according to a top rural police officer.
Sergeant Brian Calver, from Suffolk police s rural crime team, said the iconic post boxes - which have been a feature of British streets since the 19th century - are being stolen to be sold online.
A George V Royal Mail post box was stolen from Kiln Lane, Stowlangtoft, near Ixworth, after being cut from its base and removed between 7pm on Sunday, March 28 and 7am on Monday, March 29.
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