Appeal Over Stolen Tools After Leeds Operation Brings Eight Arrests

Appeal Over Stolen Tools After Leeds Operation Brings Eight Arrests

West Yorkshire Police

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*Thursday, January 9, 2025*

Police in Leeds are appealing to identify the owners of power tools recovered in an ongoing investigation targeting organised theft from vans, which has already seen eight men arrested with three charged.

Operation Dressland, which is being led by Leeds District Intelligence Unit, was set up to tackle an increase in this type of crime that has been impacting local tradespeople. It has also been focusing on linked criminality, including the handling of stolen goods.

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