Appeal following theft in Hemel Hempstead

Officers are appealing for witnesses, information and dashcam footage following a theft in Hemel Hempstead.

The incident occurred at a roundabout on Redbourn Road near to St Agnells Lane and Link Road between 7.25am and 7.35am on Saturday 24 January. 

It is reported that the victim was driving his van when tools and equipment fell on to the road. 

The victim returned to the location shortly after to retrieve the items, but they had been taken.

PC Nicole Goodyer said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been travelling in the area at the time and witnessed what happened. If you have a dashcam fitted, please review your footage as you may have captured something that could assist our investigation.

“All the tools and toolbox were marked with a name – if you see items for sale that may be suspicious, please report it to police.”

Anyone with information can contact PC Goodyer via email to Nicole.goodyer@herts.police.uk. 

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/7505/26.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.