We are appealing for information and raising awareness after a white Volkswagen Caddy van was stolen in the Baxter Avenue area of Broadwaters.

The theft occurred in the early hours between 0500hrs and 0945hrs this morning when the van was stolen whilst it was parked on Baxter Avenue.

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft of this vehicle that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious or has any potential CCTV or ring doorbell footage from around the area of the offence.

The vehicle is a white van with lowered suspension, the VRM begins GJ15. It has a VW sticker in the windshield and a business livery for a construction business on the side.

There are some simple but effective things you can do to help protect your property - where possible remove all valuable items from your vehicle before leaving it unattended.

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 00125_I_15112024. 

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. 

For more information please contact me via neighbourhood matters.

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,

  PCSO 6472 Ryland