Appeal for information after theft from vehicle in Chellaston

We are appealing for anyone with information about a theft from a van in Chellaston to contact us.

We were called just after 2.50pm on Tuesday 26 September to Acrefield Way in Chellaston following a report of a theft.

Two men drove their silver Hyundai IX35 into the victim’s white Vauxhall Vivaro van before stealing tools from within the van.

We have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to contact us to help with our enquiries.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to a woman who was seen walking her dog in the area around the time of the incident as she may have vital information to share with us.

If you can help with our investigation, have CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident, or know who the woman walking her dog could be, you can contact us, quoting reference number 23*598590, on any of the methods below:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.