Springfield police probe theft of as many as 10 manhole covers from streets in Sixteen Acres neighborhood

Police said somebody in a white or gray pickup truck was seen stealing the manhole covers.

Greg Saulmon / The Republican03.07.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - A manhole cover on Taylor St.

SPRINGFIELD – Police are probing the theft of as many as ten manhole covers overnight from streets in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood.

Capt. Cheryl C. Clapprood said a witness called police about 12:30 a.m. to report that somebody in a white or gray pickup truck was stealing the heavy covers.

Some 8 to 10 manhole covers were stolen from Talmadge Drive and Allen Park, Feltham and Pine Tree roads. Clapprood said police worked quickly to note the locations of the missing manhole covers so the Department of Public Works can correct the potentially dangerous situation.

Police have been checking with area salvage yards and detectives will pick up the investigation today, Clapprood said.