Iped lights stolen from Devon business park

Police in Chudleigh are appealing for information following attacks on business premises.

A total of nine commercial burglaries occurred overnight sometime  between 9.45pm on Monday 18 August and 5am on Tuesday 19 August at the Xpressway Business Park  located on the outskirts of Chudleigh.

The offenders entered each commercial unit by forcing the front shutters and also caused damage to fire doors inside.

Thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen, including building and plumbing materials, vending machines and cash.

At one premise a total of 10 unique electric mopeds  known as ‘iped lites’ were stolen and valued at £13,000.

A police spokesman said: "This would appear to be a well planned and executed series of crimes, and  police are advising local business owners to be vigilant at this time and take all possible security precautions.

"Should you require any further security advice please do not hesitate to contact your local neighbourhood team."

Police ask that if anyone has any information regarding these burglaries that they contact police on 101, quoting police reference CR/099651/14.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 ore report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org.