Dear Resident

We are appealing for information after a dark grey ford transit van containing a large quantity of tools has been stolen.

The theft occurred between 06:30 - 07:20am this morning whilst it was parked on Racecourse Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 5BU.  

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft  or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or saw anything suspicious.

We are also encouraging the community to call us on 101 if they see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle.

If you have information about this or any other suspected crime, please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00068_I_25042024. 

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

If you ever feel at risk, or a crime is in progress, please always dial 999. 

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. 

Kind regards,

  SENIOR PCSO Angie Roberts