Slough Police Recommend SelectaDNA To Beat Tool Thieves

POLICE in Slough are urging tradespeople to mark their tools with SelectaDNA following a number of thefts from unattended vans.

According to police, the types of vans targeted include the Citroen Berlingo, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Partner.

All of the offences have taken place overnight, and have occurred on residential roads or hotel car parks across the Borough. Tools have been stolen on each occasion.

Det Sgt Madoc-Jones, from local CID in Slough, said: “I would like to warn local residents and trades people about the current increase in offences toward unattended vans and to take additional care with their vehicles and property, as well as considering additional security measures for their vans.

“We are seeing a continuing trend in Slough, which is mirrored in neighbouring areas, of unattended vans being targeted by criminals for tools. I am very aware that tools are extremely valuable and can have a huge impact on small businesses when stolen. It is really important that tradesmen and tradeswomen take action now to secure their vehicles over and above the standard provided by vehicle manufacturers.

“Please consider installing lock boxes, additional interior alarms, and above all mark your tools and other property. Marking property using etching tools and SelectaDNA is preferable. This is essential in helping us identify victim’s property when we recover suspected stolen property.”