Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has spoken about the importance of reporting thefts from vans.  Police figures show a 25-26% increase in thefts from vans across the country with 62 tool thefts a day.  Police and Crime Commissioner, David Munro told Susy Radio’s Neil Munday that he has accountability meetings with the Chief Constable and the subject is top of the agenda.  He said Surrey Police look at patterns based on reporting.

David Munro also said that 40% of vehicle thefts occur because vans haven’t been kept secure.   Precautions such as keeping the van locked, backing it up against a wall, and not storing tools in vans overnight can make a difference. He has also spoken about prevention and has issued further advice.

You can hear Neil Munday’s full interview with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey here.