A number of vans have been targeted during a spree of break-ins across Norfolk.

Between October 12 and October 16, vans parked on private driveways were damaged and had tools taken from them.

Sixteen break-ins were reported to police during that period, including 10 incidents of tools and equipment being taken from vans.

Every incident occurred in the evenings or overnight and involved suspects breaking the vans' locks.

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Eight incidents occurred in Attleborough with five in Chapel Road on October 14.

Two incidents were reported in Earlham and there were three reports of break-ins in Sprowston.

One report came from Swaffham and the final two came from Downham Market. 

Police are advising people with private vans on their driveways to remove tools or equipment from them overnight and to back vans against walls or garages to block the rear doors.

People who witnessed suspicious activity in these areas and people with doorbell footage should contact PC James Barrett at Thetford Police Station on 101 quoting crime ref 36/73443/23.