£20K worth of tools stolen overnight on Maple Road King's Lynn

Police are investigating after tools and equipment worth thousands of pounds was stolen from a business premises on Saddlebow Industrial Estate in Lynn.

The incident happened overnight on Monday March 21 when suspects targeted a compound on Maple Road, stealing power tools and equipment worth more about £20,000.

Offenders gained entry after cutting a chain used to secure the entrance and also broke into the on-site office by forcing a door.

A number of items were stolen including an upright trench hammer, wacker plate, digger, hydraulic pecker and other tools.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has information concerning it or may have been offered similar property for sale.

Anyone with information should contact PC Peter Mallam at Lynn Police Station on 101 quoting crime number 36/21225/22.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.