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Burglars steal power tools worth thousands in rural Wiltshire raids

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30 July 2026 • 12.47pm
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Police are investigating the theft of thousands of pounds worth of tools and building equipment from lock-ups in three rural Wiltshire villages.

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The incidents happened overnight between Sunday 26 July and Monday 27 July at isolated locations in Box, Colerne and Thickwood.

Officers believe the incidents may be linked and are asking the public to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation.

Among the items stolen were DeWalt and Makita power tools, along with a pair of candelabras.

A black Citroen Despatch van, registration RF12 TXO, was also stolen and is believed to have been used to transport the stolen property from the scenes.

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Police are urging anyone who is offered DeWalt or Makita power tools, or the stolen candelabras, to get in touch.

Investigators are also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area during the evening of Sunday 26 July and may have captured dashcam or doorbell camera footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Rogers by emailing [email protected], quoting log 54260091375.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.


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