Police in Leeds are on a mission to return stolen power tools to their rightful owners following recent raids
Leeds: So, there’s been quite a stir in Leeds lately. Eight guys got nabbed in a police crackdown on tool theft. It’s all part of this operation called Dressland, aimed at tackling the rise in stolen power tools from vans.
The West Yorkshire Police are really on it, and they’ve already charged three of the eight arrested. They’re not just stopping at theft; they’re also looking into other crimes linked to these thefts.
They’ve executed a bunch of warrants and managed to recover over 200 tools and bits of equipment. Some of these have already made their way back to their owners, which is great news!
But here’s the thing: if you’re a tradesperson in Leeds, you might want to keep an eye on your gear. The police are urging folks to jot down serial numbers and even mark their tools to help prevent theft.
And if you think you might recognize any of the recovered items, you can reach out to the investigation team. Just shoot them an email with the details, and they’ll help you out.
It’s a bit of a wake-up call for everyone, right? Keeping track of your stuff is super important, especially with all this crime going on.
