THIEVES around South Warwickshire are using tin snips in some instances to gain access to panel vans.

Offenders are cutting through the outer skin on sliding doors to access the lock mechanism.

Police say Volkswagen T5 Transporter vans seem to be the main target but Mercedes Sprinter and Renault vans have also been subject of the attack. They are advising people to remove all tools overnight and consider additional security measures such as alarm systems and also security mark tools and register them for free at www.immobilise.com

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