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Shannon Brown

Police appeal after 'high end' power tools stolen in Horfield

Police are appealing for witnesses regarding the theft of a number of power tools in the Horfield area of Bristol. A number of 'high end' tools were stolen from a shop on Filton Road back in August.

Avon and Somerset Police are asking for anyone who may have seen the theft, or suspected thieves, to contact then with any information regarding the incident. The power tools, including boxed Makita tools, were reported stolen on Saturday 20 August at around 2.45am and 3.20am.

Thieves reportedly smashed the window of a shop to gain entry, before making their way off with a number of expensive power tools. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released CCTV images of two men who are wanted for questioning regarding the theft.

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One of the men is described as white, with receding dark hair and glasses, wearing a light-coloured hooded top and dark trousers and shoes. The second man is also white, with dark hair.

A statement from Avon ad Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses and information after thieves broke into a shop and stole high-end power tools. It happened at a shop on Filton Road, Horfield, between about 2.45am and 3.20am on Saturday 20 August.

"The burglars smashed a window to gain access and made off with items including boxed Makita tools. Officers are keen to trace two men seen on CCTV in the area at the time. Do you recognise them?

"Man one (above left and second from left) is white, with receding dark hair and wears glasses, a light-coloured hooded top and dark-coloured trousers and shoes. Man two (right and second right) is also white and has dark hair. Were you on Filton Road at that time? Did you see anything suspicious? Do you have dashcam footage which might help? Have you seen tools offered for sale in suspicious circumstances?

"If you can help, please get in touch."

Anyone with any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222200350, or complete our online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.

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