Balaclava Audi S3 gang armed with drill target courier van in Bedworth

The gang targeted a courier van. File image
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A balaclava gang armed with a drill targeted a courier van in Bedworth. Police say that the two suspects targeted the vehicle, which was parked in Hill Street.

Using a drill, the pair got through the lock and got into the van. They stole an undisclosed number of parcels from inside.

Armed with their loot they fled to a black Audi S3 and left the scene. As the theft took place at around 8.45am yesterday (November 26) detectives believe there may have been potential witnesses in the area.

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"We are looking for anyone who may have seen what happened, particularly if you have dashcam or other CCTV footage," a Warwickshire Police spokesperson said. "If you can help us with our investigation, contact us citing Incident 90 of 26 November."

Anyone with any information that could help police should either visit the police website here or call 101. The incident number to quote is 90 of November 26.

Details can also be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.