Police in York are appealing for information after thieves broke into eight supermarket delivery vans.
Between 10pm on Wednesday 9 November and 1am on Thursday 10 November 2011, burglars broke into the Mercedes Benz delivery vehicles which were parked at the rear of the Sainsburys supermarket on Foss Islands.
The thieves smashed the vehicles’ windows before stealing eight Traffic Master satellite navigation systems and eight catalytic converters. The estimated cost of the damage and stolen items is valued at approximately £20,000.
DC Vince Morris, of York CID, said: “I urge anyone who witnessed the burglary or can help to identify those responsible for the theft to contact the police or Crimestoppers immediately. I would also like to speak to anyone who may have been offered the stolen items.”
If you can assist with this investigation please contact DC Vince Morris, at York Police Station on 0845 60 60 24 7 quoting reference number 12110190491. Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.