POLICE are investigating a recent van break-in which occurred in Nelson Street, Stroud.

The incident took place between 10 am and 4. 40 pm on 24 March, when the side sliding door lock of a van was tampered with and  over £1,000 worth of power tools were stolen.

The van was parked near the fence opposite the fish and chip shop on Nelson Street. It is a Fiat Ducato white panel van.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident 301of 24 March and crime number 6682/15.