Firm hit by theft day after celebrating 100th

A Whaplode Drove business has been targeted by thieves the day after it celebrated its 100th anniversary.
WH Brand marked the landmark with a party on Monday.

But on Tuesday between 11am and 11.10am a van is reported to have driven onto the premises of a business in Broadgate where they loaded two hand gearboxes, wheels and tyres into the van and drove off.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “We are appealing for anyone who has information about the theft of this equipment to contact us.
“The van involved is a white Ford van with a distinctive black bonnet and the words Demolition written on the Bonnet and sides of the vehicle.
“Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the Investigating Officer on 101 quoting ref 25000069300.
“Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously.”

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