Police appeal for more information following theft of power tools

Date published: 21 March 2024


Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate a theft from motor vehicle on Friday, March 8, at around 3pm on Mirabel Street and New Bridge Street in Manchester city centre.

The victim’s van was parked when another vehicle has parked close by before those inside have used tools to break the bodywork and steal a number of high-value power tools.

After conducting enquiries to track and trace, officers want to identify a vehicle (pictured) and the driver as they feel they have vital information to help with the investigation.

The vehicle is a large white van with distinctive damage to the rear decal and they are keen to understand its movements in the city centre.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Information can be shared by calling 101, quoting incident 2746 of 08/03/2024.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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