THIEVES damaged a van in Crabbs Cross and stole thousands of pounds of tools.

The theft happened while the white-panel van was parked off Banners Lane between 5pm on Tuesday, June 14 and 7.30am the next day.

About £3,000 worth of tools were stolen, including an electric tester, a Matabo jigsaw, a Proline disc cutter and a Makita hand drill.

Anyone with information should call police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.