Power tools including "several chainsaws" were stolen from a van after a break-in.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses and information after a white Mercedes Vito van was broken into while parked in Newberries Car Park in Watling Street, Radlett.

The appeal was launched today (April 18) after the theft happened between 10.26am and 11.26am on April 6.

A number of power tools were stolen, including several chainsaws, saws, and drills.

PC Michael Morris said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time specified who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have witnessed someone behaving suspiciously in or around the car park, to please get in touch.

“Any information, even something that may seem relatively minor or insignificant, could be key to progressing our enquiries.”

The force asked anyone with information to email PC Morris, who is investigating, at michael.morris@herts.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference 41/27975/23.