Tree surgeon gear worth £10,000 stolen from vehicle on Lyndhurst Road in Bramshaw

Tools and equipment worth around £10,000 were stolen from a vehicle in the New Forest.

Police are looking for witnesses to the theft, which happened on Lyndhurst Road in Bramshaw between 8pm on Thursday 21st September and 7am on Friday 22nd September.

A host of expensive tree surgeon tools and equipment were stolen, including three climbing kits, three ground saws, a Stihl blower, three top-handle chainsaws and a lowering kit.

A Hampshire police spokesperson said: “We’d like to hear from anyone with any information which might assist in our investigation, including the current whereabouts of the stolen items.

“If you are aware of anyone trying to sell similar items in the Bramshaw and bordering areas, please let us know.

“Also, if you were in the area of the theft that night and witnessed anything suspicious, or you have any CCTV of the incident, including doorbell camera and dashcam footage, please get in touch”

Phone the police on 101 with reference 44230386789. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111