Does cover theft strike a chord?

Dear Spurtle

I have resided in Bellevue Road for a great number of years and have just returned from holiday to find that, for the third time, the cover on my front-garden bench has been removed.

I only purchased a new cover about five weeks ago, and secured it so it could not blow away or be easily removed.

Whoever decided to remove it this time actually cut the cord and left the evidence – unbelievable!  I thought I lived in a nice area. 
 
Have any other readers had the same experience?

Winifred M. Richardson
(Bellevue Road)