POLICE are again advising tradesmen to remove all tools from their vans after three were broken into in the Dover and Deal area overnight.

A van parked on a driveway in Downs Road, East Studdal, was targeted sometime between 6pm and 7am on Tuesday. Power tools were stolen, including a nail gun and two Hitachi drills.

Meanwhile a transit van parked in Kingsdown Road, St Margarets at Cliffe, was broken into between 11.15pm on Monday and 8am on Tuesday. A Makita drill, a Dewalt drill and a Dealt saw were taken.

In the third incident a petrol strimmer, hedge trimmer and leaf vacuum were stolen from a van parked in Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, between 9.30pm and 4.55am.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01304 240055.Alternatively, don’t forget Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This call is free, you don’t have to give your name and could be eligible for a reward.