Police launch witness appeal after Crediton Industrial Estate burglaries

Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars targeted two business units at an industrial estate in Crediton.

High-value power tools worth around £2,500 were stolen from one commercial lock-up, while an attempted break-in was made at a second premises.

The incidents took place at Lords Meadow Industrial Estate between 1.50am and 3am on Sunday 25 January.

Offenders forced the main door of a unit in Commercial Road and stole a number of tools, including a Makita router and double drill set, along with several Dewalt items – two nail guns, a circular saw, five batteries, a multi-tool and a tool chest.

Police believe the same suspects were responsible for trying to break into another unit in nearby Marsh Lane at around the same time. A window was smashed, but the offenders were unable to gain entry.

The suspects are thought to have fled the area in a dark-coloured car, possibly a Ford Fiesta.

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Devon and Cornwall Police are now asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or vehicles in the area in the early hours of that morning to come forward.

Local business owners have also been urged to remain vigilant and to report any unusual behaviour to officers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the Devon and Cornwall Police website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 50260020894.