TRADESMEN are being urged to be vigilant following a number of tool thefts from work vehicles in Huntingdonshire.From July 13 to October 13 there were nine offences, all of them committed on a Sunday or during the early hours of Monday morning. T

TRADESMEN are being urged to be vigilant following a number of tool thefts from work vehicles in Huntingdonshire.

From July 13 to October 13 there were nine offences, all of them committed on a Sunday or during the early hours of Monday morning. The offences took place in Brampton, Huntingdon, Yaxley and Farcet.

Huntingdon Sector Inspector Ian Ford said: "Theft of tools can be devastating, as tool collections have often been built up over a number of years and are exactly the tools required for the individual's trade.

"The aggrieved will often have to replace the items one by one, losing business as a result."

He added that tools should not unnecessarily be left in vehicles and owners should mark their property and record serial numbers to aid their identification if stolen.

INFORMATION: Anyone with information should contact their local neighbourhood police team on 0345 4564564 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.