Thieves use grate to smash window of van

Thieves used a metal grate to smash the window of a parked van in Whitwood and stole electrical items.

The Ford Transit van was parked at the Premier Inn hotel, on Pioneer Way, overnight on Tuesday into Wednesday.

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The thieves stole drills, electric screwdrivers and saws before making off from the scene.

Anyone with any information should call Castleford neighbourhood policing team on 101 quoting crime reference number 478412.

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