Thieves snatch tree surgeon's tools
Maxwell Kusi Obodum • Published 16 Feb 2012 11:00
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THIEVES plundered two chain saws and a leaf blower when they raided a tree surgeon's van.
A man in his early 20s staged the attack at 2.40pm on Thursday, February 9, smashing the window of a white Ford Tipper van parked in a lay-by in London Road, Thatcham, close to Pipers Lane.
He loaded the Stihl leaf blower (model BR600) and petrol chain saw (model MS200T) and another Husqvarna chain saw into a waiting black Peugeot - possibly a 407 - before driving off towards Newbury.
The stolen items are all orange coloured and PC Kirsten Goodfield said: "I would ask anyone who saw these vehicles in the area, or have been offered chain saws or a leaf blower fitting the description to contact police. If you know someone who has suspiciously acquired similar items please contact us."
Contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
This article appeared in Reading Chronicle 16 Feb 12
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