MP takes steps to crack down on tool thefts ‘devastating local tradespeople’

Police launch operation after surge of tool thefts from vans

A police operation has halted a spate of tool thefts from vans.

MP takes steps to crack down on tool thefts ‘devastating local tradespeople’

Plans are being drawn up to crack down on tool thefts ‘devastating local tradespeople’.

Theft from vans: Police advice

We’ve recently received reports of vans being broken into and tools being stolen from within. Please consider additional security measure to secure your tools: – When parking your van, think carefully about where you are stopping. Parking with the rear or side doors against a wall or sturdy railings will help ensure they can’t be prised open. – Where possible, park in well-lit areas with foot traffic, and ideally with CCTV cameras or where you c…