POLICE are investigating the theft of power tools from a van in Thornton-le-Dale.

It happened sometime between 6.30pm on January 25 and 9.30pm the following day at the New Inn car park.

The tools taken include a Milwaukee 18v combi drill, impact driver, circular saw, multi-tool, battery light, five 5ah batteries, Dewalt 1st and 2nd fix nail guns, laser level, two 5ah batteries, Makita 240v power planer and Bosch jigsaw.

Witnesses should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference 12200014880.