Police will run a free event to help people prevent their tools being stolen.
The session is set to take place in Witney on Wednesday December 13 from 10am to 2pm at Screwfix
Tools linked to a spate of thefts from vehicles in the Witney area earlier this year which were restored to their owners. (Image: TVP)
A security marking kit will be used to mark tools with the owner's house number and post code to deter would-be thieves.
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Thames Valley Police said: "We often are unsuccessful in tracing the owners of recovered tools as they have no identifying marks."
Tools linked to a spate of thefts from vehicles in the Witney area earlier this year which were restored to their owners. (Image: TVP)
Any tools with a serial number can be registered using https://orlo.uk/7NtPZ free of charge to help the police identify stolen property.
The force continued: "Power tools can be an expensive outlay for people working in trade and home DIY enthusiasts alike.
Tools linked to a spate of thefts from vehicles in the Witney area earlier this year which were restored to their owners. (Image: TVP)
"The cost of replacing them if they’re stolen isn’t cheap."
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