Lots of vans being broken into in Leeds area
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Just a heads-up really but local groups I'm a member of are reporting a massive rise in vans being targetted for their contents. I'm hearing about organised gangs targetting south Leeds in vehicles on false 'plates but the local media don't seem to be picking up on it for some reason.
The process they use seems to be to "peel" the doors of the van open to gain entry, something like 35 were done in the space of a few hours yesterday evening apparently.
If you have a van or know or anyone with one it might be wise to remove valuables, park in a secure location and upgrade security if you can. Unfortunately the nature of a van means they are getting damaged even if they are empty but I guess it's better to repair a door than try and replace the tools of your trade.
Lots more reports on https://www.facebook.com/groups/750073118480147/
The process they use seems to be to "peel" the doors of the van open to gain entry, something like 35 were done in the space of a few hours yesterday evening apparently.
If you have a van or know or anyone with one it might be wise to remove valuables, park in a secure location and upgrade security if you can. Unfortunately the nature of a van means they are getting damaged even if they are empty but I guess it's better to repair a door than try and replace the tools of your trade.
Lots more reports on https://www.facebook.com/groups/750073118480147/
Edited by thetapeworm on Tuesday 3rd January 12:50
Unfortunately it seems that all you can do is slow them down and hope it's enough to put them off and move to an easier target. Even if you put a cage on the inside to create a double barrier you're still going to lose against and angle grinder 
Presumably sales of used security vans will rise now.
Presumably sales of used security vans will rise now.
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