This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are investigating a report of hundreds of pounds worth of tools being stolen from a van parked on the Isle of Wight.
Someone smashed the glass on the passenger side door of a small Daihatsu van parked in Newnham Road in Binstead near Ryde.
£500 worth of tools stolen
£500 worth of tools was then stolen and the steering wheel removed sometime between 9pm on Wednesday, June 13, and 8am on Thursday, June 14, 2012.
Tools reported stolen include:
- A Stanley’s large tool box (large black box with yellow wheels). Inside was a variety of hammers, chisels, saws and drill pieces worth approximately £300
- A second box reported stolen was a ‘DeWalt’ black and yellow box, which has the name ‘Rob’ on it. Inside is a DeWalt 18v drill worth approximately £200
- The third box stolen is a DeWalt drill set which is worth approximately £30-£40
- The steering wheel had a Daihatsu logo on it and part of the logo has been scratched out by the owner and is therefore easily identifiable.
Appeal for witnesses
Investigating officer PC James Senior said: “This is a particularly busy road and it is believed that the offender would have been inside the vehicle for a considerable time. I am therefore appealing to anyone that may have been passing through Binstead and noticed anyone acting suspiciously.
“Due to the fact that the items stolen are particularly unique, I am also appealing to anyone that may have been offered them or may be able to assist in my enquiries.
“Although vehicle crime in Ryde remains particularly low, I am keen to remind residents to remove any tools from their vehicles when parked overnight.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ryde police station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000.
Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
