Police in Fife are urging van owners to remove tools and expensive equipment following a series of break-ins in Glenrothes.
Several incidents have been reported in the Coaltown of Balgonie area, where works vans have been targeted because they contain tools. The first incident happened overnight last Wednesday on Millburn Avenue and the second occurred overnight last Thursday in Lady Nina Square.
Police are advising members of the public to:
* Always lock vehicles and make sure windows are fully closed.
* Don’t leave items on display, lock away tools out of sight and black out windows to prevent window shopping.
* Property mark tools and equipment with the house name/number and postcode.
* Use an immobiliser and fit an alarm to the vehicle.
* Ensure the vehicle is fitted with a robust lock.
* Remove equipment and tools from the vehicle overnight, mark on the vehicle ‘no tools left in vehicle overnight’.
* Park in a garage, on a driveway or in a well-lit area at night.
Community Sergeant Kenny Greig told The Courier: “Unusually, it appears that the vehicles were secured at the time of the offences.”
Anybody who has information about these crimes can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.