Tradespeople demand fix for tool theft 'plague'

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Dennis Richardson says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.

A Kent roofer who had £3,000 worth of tools stolen in the time it took to buy a coffee is backing calls for tougher penalties for thieves.

He told the BBC: "They stole power tools and a thermal imaging camera.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Work Stolen Power Tool Tools Theft Says Worth Said:

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News Sentiment: Neutral

Fact Checked: Legitimate

Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2025-02-03 @ 02:31:37 (13 hours ago)

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News Source URL: bbc.com

Language: English

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Reading Time: 6 minutes read

Sentences: 43 lines

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