Forklift and digger stolen from house construction site in Kenilworth

By James Smith

25th Apr 2023 | Local News

Kenilworth Watch said the offenders dumped a car nearby the scene (image via Geoff Ousbey)
Kenilworth Watch said the offenders dumped a car nearby the scene (image via Geoff Ousbey)

A forklift and a mini digger were among the items stolen from a building site in Kenilworth this weekend.

Offenders unclipped the fencing and stole a number of items from the house building site on Glasshouse Lane.

They took a number of items including a forklift, small tools, wacker plates and a generator.

Kenilworth Watch said the incident took place at around 7.45pm on Saturday (April 22).

The group did not say which housing development the items were stolen from.

A spokesperson said: "Please be aware that at approximately 7.45pm on Saturday 22 April 2023 offenders in a vehicle have approached a house building site on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth.

"The offenders have unclipped site fencing and stolen a number of items including a forklift, small tools, wacker plates and a generator.

"The offenders have also used another vehicle which was parked on site to remove and steal a mini digger.

"The vehicle was then dumped nearby having been damaged with its lights smashed.

"Did you happen to go past this site on Saturday evening (22 April 2023) and see any activity?"

If you think you may have seen or heard anything suspicious, have any CCTV, dashcam footage or any information about this crime contact Warwickshire Police on 101. Alternatively, you can Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

     

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