Two Arrested After Theft of £2,000 Worth of Tools from Van in Royal Wootton Bassett

Two men have been arrested following the theft of £2,000 worth of tools from a van parked on Washbourne Road in Royal Wootton Bassett. The incident was reported to police at 11:45 a.m. today, November 8, and within 25 minutes, officers apprehended the suspects.
Roads Policing Officer Ben Greening commented, “The theft of tools can have a huge financial impact on tradespeople, directly affecting their livelihoods. We’re committed to responding swiftly to such incidents and have increased resources to tackle these crimes robustly.”

Police are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area around 11:45 a.m. or who has doorbell or dashcam footage to contact them on 101, quoting log 54240131997.