Gangs and "chancers" are behind the crimes, says a MP calling on the Government to do more to help.
Traders' tools stolen every 20 minutes in UK
In short
Tradespeople throughout the United Kingdom are facing severe disruptions as their essential work equipment is stolen every 20 minutes. Criminal operations driving these incidents range from sophisticated organized gangs to opportunist thieves known as chancers. In light of the escalating problem, a Member of Parliament is demanding that the Government step in with concrete measures to support impacted workers.
Key points
- British tradespeople face an unrelenting wave of equipment theft that damages their daily…: British tradespeople face an unrelenting wave of equipment theft that damages their daily ability to work.
- Perpetrators behind the stolen equipment include both structured criminal networks and sp…: Perpetrators behind the stolen equipment include both structured criminal networks and spontaneous individual thieves.
- Political pressure is growing on the Government to enact further supportive measures for…: Political pressure is growing on the Government to enact further supportive measures for targeted workers.