Dunmow: Stolen van recovered thanks to patrolling officers

Officers out on patrol in Dunmow recovered a van and arranged its safe return to its rightful owner just hours after it was stolen.

Dunmow Town Team officers PC Andrew Wallis and PC Jodie Osborne were carrying out a routine patrol on the morning of Friday 19 April, when they were approached by a member of the public.

The member of the public reported their parents’ van had been stolen overnight.

After taking further details, conducting CCTV enquiries and utilising their knowledge of the area, the two officers located the van in Haslers Lane, shortly after midday.

Its return to its rightful owners was arranged and our investigation into the theft is continuing.

Proactive policing

PC Wallis said:

“The owners were very grateful to see the swift return of their van and this was a good result made possible by proactive policing.
“As Town Team officers, we ensure we maintain a visible presence in the Dunmow area and do all we can to provide that reassurance and local knowledge to residents.
“Tackling vehicle theft is a force priority and where we receive reports, we take them seriously.”

The vehicle was stolen from outside a property in Worrin Road, Little Dunmow, overnight on Thursday 18 April into Friday 19 April.

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