Police have appealed for help from the public after tools worth around £1500 were stolen from a van earlier this month.

Dyfed-Powys Police say they are investigating the theft of tools from a van parked at Blackfriars Court, Brecon, sometime between 6.30pm on Monday, February 4 and 7.45am on Tuesday, February 5.

The list of tools and equipment stolen from the locked van, thought to be worth around £1500, includes:

• 24v SDS cordless drill

• 18v cordless drill

• 18v multi tool

• 18v cordless expection light

• 2 x dewallt chargers

• 5 x 18v batteries

• TESTO gas analyser

• Masonry drill bits - ranging between 6mm-14mm.

• De-walt tool bag - yellow and black with hand and shoulder straps.

Police say if you are approached to buy cheap tools, or see cheap tools for sale, report it to Dyfed-Powys Police by calling 101.

A Spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: "If you have any information that could help officers with their investigation, contact PC 362 Luke Shackley at Brecon Police Station by calling 101.

"If you are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DPP/2203/05/02/2019/02/C"