Shropshire Star

Would-be van thieves chased off by owner in Shropshire village

Thieves were chased off when the owner of the van they were trying to break into in a Shropshire village caught them in the act.

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Three men were trying to break into the white Fort Transit van by the Bell Inn in Tong at about 7pm on Tuesday.

They tried to use a screwdriver to force open the doors when they were spotted. The trio got into a Ford Fiesta and quickly drove off.

Now West Mercia Police are checking CCTV to see if they can track down the owners of the car.

Officers are asking for anybody who saw it to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 citing reference number 0593S 120319.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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