Stolen detonators could be dangerous in wrong hands

THE theft of dangerous detonators on the NSW south coast has sparked a public-safety alert from police.

THE theft of dangerous detonators on the NSW south coast has sparked a public-safety alert from police.

Several tins of railway detonators were taken from the back of a utility parked in Third Avenue, Port Kembla, some time on the evening of Christmas Day.

Police are concerned someone may be badly injured if the detonators, which were locked and secured at the time, are handled by inexperienced people.

"The items contained in these tins are potentially dangerous," Inspector John Klepczarek said in a statement.

"Police are urging anyone who has information about these items to contact police immediately so they can be handled in a safe and professional manner.

"We are concerned these detonators may come into the hands of those not trained to handle them or, even worse, children."

Anyone with information about the theft of the detonators, or their whereabouts, should contact police by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.