Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward
Black Country tradesmen who have had tools stolen in 2025 have been urged to contact the police after officers seized items believed to have been taken in thefts.
Power tools, estimated to be worth £40,000, were recovered in Wednesbury in November.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Have you been the victim of tool theft in the West Midlands, specifically in Sandwell or Walsall?
"We’re appealing to anyone who may have had power tools stolen in these areas after officers discovered a huge haul of suspected stolen items following a warrant."
Responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked on Cracknall Lane, Wednesbury, on 27 November, an address was searched on the same street.
The teams uncovered a collection of tools inside the address estimated to be worth around £40,000.
One man, aged 28, has since been charged with two counts of handling stolen goods, possession of cannabis, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Walsall Magistrates’ Court in March.
A further 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft from vehicle. He has since been bailed with conditions as our enquiries continue.
The spokesman added: "If you have been a victim of theft of tools from your vehicle and believe your stolen goods may be part of this investigation, get in touch with us by calling 101, using the Live Chat option on our website quoting crime number 20/472320/25.
"Please provide details including serial numbers or unique markings on your tools to assist us in identifying the seized items."
