Trades people in Hadleigh are being made aware of tools being stolen in a nearby village.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van was broken into and up to £3,000 worth of tools stolen in Lavenham.

The incident occurred between 2.30pm on Saturday 19th February and 10.30am on Sunday 20th February.

The van had been left in a shared parking area off the main road through the village. The side sliding door was forced off its rollers and tools valued between £2,500 and £3,000 were stolen.

They are Festool tools in boxes, along with Festool boxes containing hand tools and screws.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/10740/22.

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email: [email protected]

Phone – Call 101

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999