I like your thinking.......BUT, the nearest Waitrose is a whole galaxy away
Aftermarket Security
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I assume it's a work van judging by your security. What would they have got if they'd of gained access?
Tottenham ehh, . . . . . bit rough over there.
was your van sign written? what made them go for your van? maybe the deadlocks? - they thought it might be full of tools?
was your van sign written? what made them go for your van? maybe the deadlocks? - they thought it might be full of tools?
A lot, probably about 5-6k worth of kit. That`s retail.
Or for them about £ 2-300
I didn`t open the van when I got there, so they would never have known that
Catch 22. I've been on sites where all the vans with deadlocks, have been left untouched, and ones without ripped apart.
At least in this case my tools were safe.
Gutted for you. Total scumbags.
ironically enough I've done cctv work at the Lidls . . . . . including Tottenham branch.
No way, really ?
They told me no access to it, as it was just for anpr parking ?
Yes they do have ANPR cctv thats beamed offsite to a 3rd party for tickets . . . . . but the carpark areas are not covered . . . . just the entry and exit doors.
But the ANPR logs all number plates in and out . . . . .so when you get your crime reference number tell the police they may be able to get a list of number plates entering/leaving the main carpark during the time you was on-site.
they may be able to tally that up with similar crimes. you never know it may help.
That’s awful, mate. Glad they didn’t get in.
Regarding your tools, have you registered the serial numbers on Immobilise.com?
If you haven’t then it’s likely you’ll never get them back if they are pinched..
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Phil_G
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I suspect they knew exactly what was in it from a previous reccy, they probably followed you.
Some years ago I was quite blatantly followed and I can tell you its scary, even after you've made it obvious that you're aware of them.
I eventually turned back into town (Sheffield) and they continued to follow all the way to West Bar Police Station where I pulled up. Toerags.
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Tool theft should be a capital punishment offence, if you deprive a man of his ability to put bread on the table then you should be hung up by your b0llocks as an example to others. 
Firm but fair.Tool theft should be a capital punishment offence, if you deprive a man of his ability to put bread on the table then you should be hung up by your b0llocks as an example to others.
Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.
This might be the right thread for everyone's assistance with a quick petition.
The #noVANber campaign is bringing trades together.
Tool and van theft affects us all and we all need to work together to make it stop.
Please support your local trade professional by signing our petition.
Petition: Investigate what more can be done to tackle van theft and van tool theft.
The #noVANber campaign is bringing trades together.
Tool and van theft affects us all and we all need to work together to make it stop.
Please support your local trade professional by signing our petition.
Petition: Investigate what more can be done to tackle van theft and van tool theft.
Done 
Just a note. The confirmation email - which you must reply to - went into my junk folder.
Just a note. The confirmation email - which you must reply to - went into my junk folder.
Done
Just a note. The confirmation email - which you must reply to - went into my junk folder.
Thanks pal. Thunk that the whole fourm should take the few mins to add an address as some ppl see a van as a van not a camper etc
Petition signed. I sacked a carpenter working for me about two years ago, coming into work showing off his new cordless drills, stating how his mate had a load of nicked gear.
Thankfully on site nowadays it is seriously frowned upon and all the guys we know wouldn't touch the stuff. Would like to think if no-one buys it then there's no market to steal it, but there are so many ways to sell the stuff on websites. I must admit i am the biggest culprit when it comes to leaving tools in my van, but why the hell should i have to clear out my van every night for these P**cks.
Thankfully on site nowadays it is seriously frowned upon and all the guys we know wouldn't touch the stuff. Would like to think if no-one buys it then there's no market to steal it, but there are so many ways to sell the stuff on websites. I must admit i am the biggest culprit when it comes to leaving tools in my van, but why the hell should i have to clear out my van every night for these P**cks.
Shotgun on trip wire to all rear doors which can only be disabled from the passenger compartment works a treat.
Just loaded with blanks as no-one wants to serve any time.
Just loaded with blanks as no-one wants to serve any time.
