Police are issuing a warning about leaving power tools in vans overnight following a spate of thefts in Witham.

The thefts took place last night (Thursday) in the Chipping Hill and Powers Hall End areas of the town.

A Ford Transit van belonging to Braintree Council in Barnardiston Way, a Mitsubishi van in Church Street and a Fiat van in Foxglove Close had a number of power tools stolen from them.

A spokesman for Braintree police said today: "Anyone who has power tools lying in their van overnight should consider providing extra security, such as a metal tool box or cage."

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