We have received reports of thefts from vans in the Cornwall area recently.

The most recent report has taken place in Pendennis Close, Penzance, a Ford Transit van was entered by unknown means between 1pm on Sunday 16 July and 7:40am Monday 17 July 2017.

On each occasion the vans were entered by means unknown or broken into and valuable power tools and hand tools stolen.  We would like to hear from anyone offered second-hand power tools for sale.

Please inform van owners.

We ask for van owners to please consider removing valuable tools from vehicles, particularly overnight.

Please report any suspicious activity on 101, or 999 if believe a crime is taking please. If you have any information please email 101@dc.police.uk quoting log 177 17 July 2017.