Thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen during overnight Tring home break-ins

Today, Hertfordshire Constabulary has released an image in connection with two burglaries that took place in the town on 17 December.

Between 4.15am and 5.30am tools were taken from a property in Grange Road after a break-in, Hertfordshire Constabulary has estimated that items had an overall valuation of around £3,500 and is asking witnesses to get in touch using the following crime reference number: 41/107327/24.

Between around 5am and 5.30am that same morning, another property was breached on Icknield Way. Once again, tools were taken, the police force has valued these items at around £1,000 and is asking witnesses to get in touch using the following crime reference number: 41/4726/24.

At this stage of the investigation, Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed detectives are treating the two incidents as linked.

Three males have been identified as potential suspects, one wearing a dark leather jacket and beanie hat, the other two were wearing all dark clothing.

PC Sarah Scanlon, who is investigating, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please get in touch. I would also like to hear from anyone who thinks they may have seen the stolen items.

“We are also releasing an image of someone that we would like to talk to as we believe they may have been in the area at the time and may have vital information for our investigations.

“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time, please get in touch. Additionally, if you have a doorbell cam fitted, please check it as you may have recorded some crucial footage to assist our investigation. You can email me at [email protected] with any information.

“This is also a timely reminder for residents to take a look at the crime prevention advice on our website at herts.police.uk/crimeprevention. There are lots of useful tips to help protect your home from burglars.”

Information can also be reported to the police force online, or via a web chat, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting the relevant crime reference number.

Witnesses can also provide information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers online and by calling 0800 555 111.