On 27/02/2025 we received reports of two van breaks in Orchard Close, Dosthill.

At around 19:05 unknown offenders have forced access to a black Vauxhall Vivaro van and stolen an electric wood planer, a chop saw and some power tool batteries. Incident 764 of 27/02/2025 refers.

At around 19:10 two males in balaclavas got out of a vehicle and were seen to drill the side of a black Ford Transit van parked outside the victim's address. The offenders have been disturbed and not stolen anything but have caused damage.  Incident 658 of 27/02/2025 refers.

In both incidents the offenders were in a black Audi which was displaying false plates.

If anyone in the vicinity has any CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage or any relevant information then please contact Staffs police on 101 or via the online form or Live Chat at www.staffordshire.police.uk quoting the relevant incident number.