Thieves broke into an auto-repair shop in Kings Langley before stealing thousands of pounds worth of equipment as well as a laptop.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says it is investigating a burglary at 4X4 Ltd in the Sunderland Industrial Estate, Church Lane, around 3am on Monday, August 16.

Entry was forced into the premises and thousands of pounds worth of Land Rover diagnostic equipment was stolen, along with a laptop.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

PC Karl Diggins, who is investigating, said: “I am appealing for anyone with information about the burglary to please come forward.

"Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time stated? I appreciate the incident happened during the early hours, but that would mean anyone who was around would have been more noticeable.

“I’d also like to hear from anyone who may have come across the equipment being offered for sale. Any information at all could greatly assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to email karl.diggins@herts.police.uk.

Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/63061/21.

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