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£3,000 of stock stolen in burglary at builders merchant

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 12:03, Monday July 20th, 2020.
Last updated: 12:03, Monday July 20th, 2020

More than £3,000 worth of stock was stolen from a builders’ merchant in Pontllanfraith.

Five Dewalt 18v compact impact driver kit boxes and 21 various sizes of lead rolls were taken in the break-in at Hughes Forrest on Newbridge Industrial Estate.

Gwent Police said the burglary happened between 1am on Monday, June 15 and 7.20am on Tuesday, June 16.

The suspects left the scene in a Peugeot van which was damaged during the break-in.

Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting reference 2000209941 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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