THIEVES stole a local businessman's van and destroyed his front wall when they struck on Tuesday, August 24 at White House Farm, Burtonwood.

The theft happened at about 10pm when the thieves stole a white van which belonged to Michael Tattum from the drive of his house.

The van has Tattum Construction written across the sides and the businessman was alerted to the theft when he heard his garden wall being knocked through and looked out to see two men driving the van away.

It is thought to have gone towards the Parr area and anyone who has information can contact the St Helens Police Incident Management Unit on 0151 777 6969.

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