Crime Alert – Attempted Car Thefts and Thefts of Tools from Vans 

Crime Alert – Attempted Car Thefts and Thefts of Tools from Vans 
Good afternoon ResidentsWe have received several reports of attempted break ins of cars and thefts of tools from vans across Horsham over the past 24 hours. We are urging residents who have commercial vans and vans for private use to remove valuables and tools from vehicles overnight.  Entry to the van to access tools is made via the rear or side door using either a crowbar or drill.We are investigating these incidents and where possible, if your vehicle is alarmed, please ensure it works and if you have CCTV, video doorbell footage of any thefts or witness any suspicious activity around vehicles, please let us know. More information on keeping your tools and vans safe is available here https://www.sussex.police.uk/contentassets/d281fb0a844d437ca3883be9372b651a/power-tools-

crime-prevention-series.pdfYou can read more about protecting your vehicles here https://www.sussex.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/You can report a crime in progress on 999, or to report an non-emergency incident you can 101 or report online https://www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report/. To report a crime anonymously, you can visit Crimestoppers https://crimestoppers-uk.org/Kind regardsKelly  
Message Sent By
Kelly James
(Police, District Engagement Officer, West Sussex)

One thought on “Crime Alert – Attempted Car Thefts and Thefts of Tools from Vans 

  1. colin's avatar colin February 24, 2025 / 11:47 am

    And when these people are caught red handed your not to touch then call the police then still nothing justice will be served with this crime rising through the roof the builders and trades will fight back it is coming.

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