We have received a report of tools being stolen from a work van off Lower Lane, Freckleton on Sunday 13th April at approximately 03:45 hrs.

The footage shows two persons in dark tracksuits and face coverings.

Fylde Rural Task Force have been out conducting high visibility patrol, house to house reassurance and CCTV enquiries.

At the moment, we are only aware of this one incident in however it is possible there may have been further which have not yet been reported.

We are appealing to any residents in the area to check CCTV or doorbell cameras to see if they have captured any further suspicious activity

We would advise you to ensure your vehicles are locked overnight and where possible remove any valuable belongings.

If you have any information or footage, you can contact us at FyldeRTF@lancashire.police.uk 

We are aware of similar reported incidents in the Newton area recently and would like to reassure you we are investigating these also and considering a possible link.