Power tools have been stolen from a work van in Lowestoft in the latest of a number of break ins in the region.

A ford Transit combi van parked at the North Quay Retail Park had power tools stolen on Wednesday, October 9, police have said.

The incident happened at some point between 5.30pm and 10.30pm.

It follows a number of thefts from vehicles in Debenham and Wetherinsett over a two day period.

In Debenham a car parked on a driveway in Gardeners Road was entered between 2pm Tuesday, October 8 and 10am Wednesday, October 9.

Elsewhere in Debenham, a van parked on Moores Close was damaged when thieves attempted to open a side door.

Officers said the door was damaged but no entry was gained between 5.20pm on Tuesday, October 8 and 10.30am on Wednesday, October 9.

In Wetheringsett, a van parked up at Hockey Hill had tools removed overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Police officers are urging anyone with information in relation to these crimes to contact them on 101.