POLICE in Alcester are appealing for information after a masked gang broke into a secure works van.

The incident, which saw various tools stolen, happened around 2.45am on September 11.

The van was parked in Allendale Crescent in Studley.

A police spokesman said that intel from the scene suggests that four males were responsible, all wearing dark clothing and balaclavas/face coverings.

They walked off from the van carrying the tools, but it is likely they got into a small dark coloured Clio parked nearby.

Anyone with any information is being asked to call police on 101.