High-Value Construction Tools Stolen from Property Under Renovation in York

A York suburb has been the site of a high-value theft after raiders targeted a residential property that was undergoing renovation work. The burglary occurred on February 24, 2026, resulting in the theft of professional-grade power tools and equipment, causing a significant financial setback and delay for the project.

The property, which was temporarily unoccupied overnight due to the ongoing building work, was broken into by forcing access through a secured entrance. The suspects targeted high-value tools, suggesting they may have had prior knowledge of the site or spent time identifying properties with active building work.

Police are advising local tradespeople and builders to secure their equipment and register tool serial numbers. They are also appealing to the public, particularly anyone who may have been offered second-hand power tools for sale at unusually low prices or under suspicious circumstances in the York area, to contact law enforcement immediately.