POLICE are investigating the theft of a Volkswagen Transporter van from a workshop in a remote area in Dent between 3pm and 4pm on December 17.

The van is described as red in colour with a SDV roof rack in galvanised steel to which there was a white plastic window frame secured at the time.

The vehicle contained a large number of power tools and a small compressor.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101.