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Children’s pedal cars among equipment stolen in break-in near Glastonbury

TWO limited edition children’s pedal cars were among items stolen from a unit near Glastonbury.

The Snap-on kids’ pedal cars were taken along with a range of tools and equipment during a break-in at a unit in the Main Road area of Westhay some time between 11pm on Sunday, November 26 and 5am the following morning.

Avon & Somerset Police said thieves damaged security lights before breaking into the unit, making off with Snap-on tools and equipment, including trolley jacks, hand tools, diagnostic computers, work lights and the pedal cars.

“It’s believed the offenders would have had access to a van, or large vehicle, which they may have parked near the Main Road area, transporting the stolen goods across a field,” a police spokesperson said.

“We want to speak to anyone who saw a suspicious vehicle in the area, within the times and dates the offence was committed, as well as to anyone who’s seen a large amount of Snap-on tools for sale, in particular the rare Snap-on kids’ pedal car.

“The pedal cars have white writing on the side and are black, with a silver front and brown leather seat.

Snap-on limited edition pedal cars similar to this were stolen in the raid at Westhay. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Snap-on limited edition pedal cars similar to this were stolen in the raid at Westhay. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

“We’d specifically ask residents in Westhay to check their doorbell and dashcam footage to see if they can help.

“We’re also encouraging people to report all non-dwelling burglaries in the Mendip area so we can have a full picture of where offences are happening, which will help us effectively target our patrols.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223289614, or complete the Avon & Somerset Police online appeals form. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.

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