POLICE fear a substantial haul of tools, stolen from lock-ups in Weston, near Honiton, could be converted into cash by crooks at car boot sales.

POLICE fear a substantial haul of tools, stolen from lock-ups in Weston, near Honiton, could be converted into cash by crooks at car boot sales.

Up to �20,000 worth of tools were stolen during a burglary at the lock-ups last month, including power tools, cement mixer stands and bolt croppers.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Honiton Police Station on 08452 777444, quoting crime reference KH/10/103.