Stolen tools

[marktownsend85]

hi ya

had my van done over at the weekend. all my drills and hand tools and testers stolen. if anyone gets offered anything, please call the police asap as they did 4 vans in the car park that day. Was in Abridge, Essex

gear stolen was;

2 x dewalt 18v twin set's
1 x dewalt 36v hammer
megger mft1553
2 sets of hand tools, both in c.k magma bags, both pretty new, one with irizola screwdrivers and all the other tools youd expect from a couple sparks tools

all the drills and batteries had 'mt' or 'hc' carved in to them.

please contact me on 07877847883 if you hear of anything

many thanks,

mark townsend

 

[garrisonlocks]

As a VAN SECURITY company ourselves we obviously see vans being broken into all the time.
We can and do offer good sound advice. We know what we are talking about, we also know the best options and why and how certain locks will
or will not secure a van.
It is a sham that this happens, but getting locks on a van is priority - Surely!

Why don't tradesmen seek proper advice.

Garrison Team

 

[Welchyboy1]

As a VAN SECURITY company ourselves we obviously see vans being broken into all the time.
We can and do offer good sound advice. We know what we are talking about, we also know the best options and why and how certain locks will
or will not secure a van.
It is a sham that this happens, but getting locks on a van is priority - Surely!

Why don't tradesmen seek proper advice.

Garrison Team

Had my trafic done on friday

after paying £16.5k for the van i was shocked at how easy and quickly they got in

having proper locks fitted monday morning


wont be caught out again

 

[dan86]

well that's cr@p. yet another person fallen victim.
what did they get away with mate? and what locks you thinking of going for?
I must be one of the seriously lucky ones having never had anything nicked from my van whilst parked up.
seen a few folk in the past when i've been on site have to much of a close look shall we say.

 

[Welchyboy1]

I just upgraded most of my tools a couple of months ago(which is good in one way as I got most of the original receipts)

Bosch 300w GOP multitool
Bosch hammer and pistol 18v
Bosch 18v circ saw
Makita 110v wall chaser
Makita 110v big sds plus drill
Hilti 110v t5 drill

Sick sick sick

They had a right result, broad daylight just off a high street

Luckily I had my 1552 on the job with me

I am insured but sooo angry, thieving pikeys no doubt

Getting slam locks fitted and putting my van vault back in

Too little too late though

If any of you drive a vivaro primastar or trafic get the locks replaced, even with the deadlocks on they are useless!!

Mine cost £250. + v for both doors
Well worth it!

 

[markc123]

Scumbag ---- houses if they get caught they deserve to be pillaged. Sorry to hear of this mate, chin up.

 

[HandySparks]

Sorry to hear about this. Was your van signwritten or were they just lucky?

Also, was this a brute force attack or did they do something clever?

 

[Welchyboy1]

Sorry to hear about this. Was your van signwritten or were they just lucky?

Also, was this a brute force attack or did they do something clever?

This is the unusual part, My van has been signwritten for the last two years since it was new but it is being replaced this week and i removed it last weekend, so no it wasnt, neither was my mates a plumber who got done the week before

all they did was pop the plastic handle out with a screwdriver and pull the internal lever and the door just opens...........excuse me whilst i just go and bang my head against a wall!!! Lol

just had these slam plates fitted they look just the ticket!

 

[telectrix]

all my drill boxes etc. are chained together with tranny, steps and padlocked. so if they get in, they can't lift anything without a cordless angle grinder and time.

 

[stan794]

Scum of the earth, we had our 1730 taken last weekend too :censored:

 

[HandySparks]

...all they did was pop the plastic handle out with a screwdriver and pull the internal lever and the door just opens...........excuse me whilst i just go and bang my head against a wall!!!

That's pretty appalling security by Renault.

Anyone know how good the latest Transit Custom is for security? Anyone heard of one getting broken into yet? (I'm lusting after a new van that I can't really justify!)

 

[Welchyboy1]

That's pretty appalling security by Renault.

Anyone know how good the latest Transit Custom is for security? Anyone heard of one getting broken into yet? (I'm lusting after a new van that I can't really justify!)

the guy at the lock shop said he has had lots of transits with their side and back door locks being opened with a lock pick that you can buy online, no damage to the lock at all

seems like standard locks on most vans are just poo! unbelievable isnt it!

 

[stan794]

We had deadlocks fitted after the latest theft, bit late but hopefully stop any future break ins. I know a tiler in my town, went to a job to quote, while he was in the house some scrotes popped the locks on his transporter and emptied the van. Cheeky sods hung around and when he returned to his van they said £250 mate and we will get your tools back grrrr

 

[HandySparks]

the guy at the lock shop said he has had lots of transits with their side and back door locks being opened with a lock pick that you can buy online, no damage to the lock at all

seems like standard locks on most vans are just poo! unbelievable isnt it!

I suspect that's fairly old ones. Even mine, which is 9 years old doesn't have a keyhole on the side or rear doors, and I don't think the more recent ones have, either.

 

[shanky887614]

I got told a story by a mate of mine.

He was working with a guy on the same firm and asked him where his tools are?

Disapeared was the responce.

The firm had a container to store tools etc, locked tools away friday night. Monday morning came and no container