Tool store targeted by thieves ‘for first time in 30 years’ - police CCTV appeal

A tool store in Bristol was broken into for the first time in 30 years when ‘opportunistic’ thieves smashed a window to get into side. High-end power tools worth around £1,500 in total were stolen in the raid in the early hours of August 20.

The incident happened at Bell Tools in Filton Road in Horfield between 2.45am and 3.20am. The items taken included boxed Makita tools. Police have now issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident, and released CCTV images.

The manager of the store said it was the first time the shop had been broken into in its 30-year existance. He believed the offenders were opportunistic thieves after the shutters were accidently left up on that one night.

Police have issued descriptions of the two men who they would like to speak to. The first man is white, with receding dark hair and wears glasses. He was wearing a light-coloured hooded top and dark-coloured trousers and shoes. The second man is also white and has dark hair.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and information after thieves broke into a shop and stole several high-end power tools.“It happened at a shop on Filton Road, Horfield, between about 2.45am and 3.20am on Saturday 20 August. The burglars smashed a window to gain access and made off with items including boxed Makita tools.“Officers are keen to trace these two men seen on CCTV in the area at the time.

Anyone who can help should call police on 101 and give the reference 5222200350.