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# Police warn van owners in Lichfield and Burntwood to ensure vehicles are secure
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/police-warn-van-owners-in-lichfield-and-burntwood-to-ensure-vehicles-are-secure/
- Published: 2020-12-15T08:08:45.000Z
- Updated: 2020-12-15T08:09:12.000Z
- Description: Van owners across Lichfield and Burntwood are being warned to ensure their vehicles and contents are secure following a number of break-ins across the region.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Van owners across Lichfield and Burntwood are being warned to ensure their vehicles and contents are secure following a number of break-ins across the region. 

![Staffordshire Police vehicle](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bmw-1-car-1.jpg)

Staffordshire Police is currently investigating a number of incidents where thieves have stolen tools while vans have also been taken.  
  
Chief Inspector David Wain said:

> “When these offences take place it is not only an inconvenience to the owners of these vehicles but it can have a real impact on their livelihoods.   
>  
> “Just this month we have seen one offender put before the courts and sentenced for stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools from a van in the county.  
>  
> “Our investigations are ongoing to bring those continuing to commit vehicle crime in Staffordshire to justice.”  
>  
> Ch Insp David Wain, Staffordshire Police

Ch Insp Wain said drivers could also take steps to thwart the criminals before offences take place.

> “We are asking van owners to be vigilant and also consider their vehicle’s security to mitigate the chances of them falling victim to crime.  
>  
> “Steps they can take include removing tools from their vans but where this is not possible marking them clearly with their name using paint pens and sealing that with a clear lacquer spray.  
>  
> “I would also suggest using a lockable cabinet and small cameras can also be installed inside vans.”   
>  
> Ch Insp David Wain, Staffordshire Police