Yahoo News Theft of tools from van parked overnight in Cobham
Tools have been stolen from a van which was parked overnight in Cobham. Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after the incident on Tuesday (November 26).
The theft took place at the Hilton International Hotel. If you have any information of dash cam footage, police would like
Elmbridge Beat of Surrey Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a theft of tools from a van parked overnight at the Hilton International Hotel in Cobham on Tuesday (26 November). Vans are often targeted by thieves for the tools stored inside.
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"If you have to leave them in a van overnight, it’s a good idea to mark them clearly with your name or company name and address. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable as they are more difficult to sell on.
"You can also take photos of high-value items, make a note of serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site."
Borough Commander, Lucy Marriott said: “Nationally tool theft is a major problem. We would urge all trades and private workers to register their items with the tool companies, mark your tools or even fit trackers. All these things give us a greater chance of reuniting you with your tools should they be stolen.”
If you have any information regarding the theft of the tools in Cobham on Tuesday, or any dashcam footage that may help with our investigation, please DM @SurreyPolice quoting PR\45240136634. If you see tools being sold that you think may be stolen or have any information on these crimes, please contact us immediately via direct message, or alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
