We are appealing for information following a report of a theft of tools out of van in Tyringham.  

(A theft also took place in Chicheley and a van with occupants matching the description of those seen at Tyringham had been seen in Chicheley).

The incident happened on Monday 19th August 2024 at around 11.30am.

Two offenders were seen driving a small white van, possibly a Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Partner and have stolen garden tools out of a van that was parked up on an estate.

Description of offenders are:-

Driver: White male, large build, greyish hair, approx. +50 years old, wearing a white t-shirt.

Passenger: White male, approx. +late 30's, wearing a black t-shirt with white stripes on the sleeve.

We are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV footage of the small white van coming through the village of Filgrave / Tyringham or if anyone has any dash cam footage at around the same time, to please come forward.

If you have any information around this incident, please contact the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting reference 43240398138 or online How to tell us about an existing case or report | Thames Valley Police

If you do not want to talk to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Crime Prevention Advice:

Tool theft from vans

Vans are often targeted by thieves for the tools stored inside. If you have to leave tools in a van overnight, it's a good idea to mark them clearly with your name / company name and address using paint pens and seal with a clear lacquer spray. Alternatively, you can use a variety of other property marking systems. Items that are clearly marked are less desirable and more difficult to sell on.

Consider using a lockable cabinet within your van to store tools – a number of security rated products are available. Small cameras are also designed to record inside vehicles. Visit Secured by Design for more details.

You can also take photographs of items of value, make a note of the serial numbers and consider registering them online at a property register site - The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... (immobilise.com)