Police in Herefordshire are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have seen a burglary or suspicious behaviour in Pontshill near Ross-on-Wye.

Sometime between 4.45pm on Wednesday 5 February and 8am on Thursday 6 February burglars broke into a house in the village, using an implement/tool to force the door.

They stole a De Walt wet saw valued at £1,000, a Rubi tile splitter valued at £200, a De Walt hand drill and charger valued at £200 and a mixing drill valued at £130.

PC Andrea Morris from the Ross/Ledbury Response Team said: "We would like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour or unfamiliar vehicles in Pontshill on Wednesday night or in the early hours of Thursday morning.

"We believe at least two people were involved as the wet saw would be heavy and bulky to move. They would also need a suitable vehicle like a van, a pickup or a vehicle towing a trailer."

Anyone with information that could help track down those responsible for the burglary and trace the items stolen is asked to call PC Morris on the non emergency number 101 quoting incident number 111s 060214.

Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or completing its online form by logging on to http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org">www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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