A LARGE chop saw, several drills and nail guns were among a number of electrical items stolen from a van.

Police are investigating the theft of tools from the Ford Transit van in Stonebeach Rise, St Leonards.

It was parked on a property's driveway and thieves broke in through a side sliding door.

The theft happened at some point sometime between 9pm on Monday, November 24, and 4am on Tuesday, November 25, but The Argus was only told today.

PC Darren Fox said: “The chop saw would have been difficult to move and most likely would have made a noise when it was taken from the van.”

If you know anything, call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 0099 of 25/11.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.