POWER tools worth thousands of pounds have been taken from a van in Hampshire.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following the theft in Pine Road, Romsey, which happened on Saturday July 30 at about 10.50pm.

A man was seen smashing a glass panel to a van and take some tools, believed to be worth more than £2,000, from inside.

They included a chainsaw, hedge cutter, several drills, hedge cutter and a strimmer.

He then drove off in a new silver-style VW Golf which had a loud exhaust.

If you have any information regarding this incident call 101 quoting reference number 44160285131 or email romsey.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.