Appeal for information following high value theft near Chester

Police are appealing for information and video footage following a high value theft in Coddington.

Sometime between 1am and 5am on Thursday 25 July unknown offenders broke into a vehicle parked outside a farm on Aldersey Lane.

Once inside the vehicle they stole a number of power tools believed to be worth more than £10,000. The offenders also attempted to gain access to a container at the farm, but were unsuccessful.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information or video footage which may aid the investigation.

Detective Constable Richard Connolley of Chester Proactive Policing Team, said:

“While I appreciate this incident occurred in a rural location, there may be residents in the local area who may be able to assist our enquiries.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone with any CCTV footage which may show the offenders travelling to the scene.

“I’d also like hear from anyone who believes they may have been offered any of the stolen tools, the majority of which were Makita branded items.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us , quoting IML 1879001.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.