Theft from motor vehicle

Theft from motor vehicle

🚨 Community Alert: Theft from Work Van - Newnham Bridge 🚨

Police are appealing for information following the theft of tools from a company work van in the Newnham Bridge area.

The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday 3rd October and Sunday 4th October, when offenders targeted a parked work van and stole a quantity of tools from inside. 🔧🧰

Tool theft can have a significant impact on businesses and tradespeople, often affecting their ability to work and resulting in costly replacements.

🚐 Van Security Advice

To help protect your vehicle and tools:

✅ Remove tools from your van overnight whenever possible.
✅ Park in a well-lit, secure location or garage.
✅ Fit additional locks such as deadlocks or slam locks.
✅ Install a van alarm and tracking device.
✅ Mark and register tools using property marking schemes.
✅ Consider fitting internal lockboxes or tool vaults.
✅ Avoid leaving tools on display through windows.

👀 Can You Help?

Were you in the Newnham Bridge area during the weekend of 3rd-4th October?

📹 Do you have CCTV, doorbell footage, or dashcam recordings that may have captured suspicious activity?
🚶 Did you see anyone acting suspiciously around parked vans?

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 00163_I_09102026.

📧 Information can also be passed to the Martley and Tenbury Wells Safer Neighbourhood Team via email. Contact details can be found on the West Mercia Police website.

🚨 In an emergency, always dial 999.

🔒 Don't make it easy for thieves. Take tools home if possible, secure your van, and help protect your livelihood.

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