Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Chester

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward after a burglary at a property in Chester.

Sometime overnight on Friday 17 January and Saturday 18 January unknown offenders gained entrance to an outbuilding on Rowcliffe Avenue.

A Makita saw and DeWalt drill were taken during the incident.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have captured CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.

Detective Constable Keith Campbell, of Chester CID, said: “We are determined to find those responsible and return the tools to their rightful owner.

“Enquiries are ongoing and as part of our investigation we are appealing for anyone who may have captured CCTV or dashcam footage of the offenders to come forward.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have been offered the tools or may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the Rowcliffe Avenue area around the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting IML 617567 or report it online via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously