THIEVES have targeted secure businesses in rural locations around North Yorkshire, stealing thousands of pounds worth of power tools.
North Yorkshire Police said the targets have included industrial estates in Poppleton and Elvington, with suspicious activity also reported in Askham Bryan.
A spokesman said: "It appears that these criminals may be using a blue transit van to remove the stolen property and are willing to travel all over the York area to commit crime."
Anyone with information should phone police on 101.
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