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£8,000 worth of tools stolen in van break-ins

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Wednesday, 10 November 2021 09:04

More than £8,000 worth of tools have been stolen following several van break-ins.

The first incident happened overnight between the 31st October and 1st November. Thieves targeted a van parked in Southwell, Riverside.

Officers said between £2500 - £300 worth of tools were stolen.

Another van was targeted between 8pm last Thursday and 12:40am on Friday in Friars Street. More than £5000 worth of tools were taken from a van,

Police believe both incidents are linked.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101.

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