Thieves stole a van containing numerous tools during an overnight raid in a coastal town.

Police are seeking witnesses and are appealing for information in connection with the theft of a van in Pakefield, south Lowestoft.

The parked white Ford Transit van was stolen earlier this week in Lowestoft.

Lowestoft Journal: A white van was stolen from Saffron Square in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: Google ImagesA white van was stolen from Saffron Square in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: Google Images (Image: Google Images)

A police spokesman said: "A white Ford Transit van - registration number AU60 YTA - and the tools contained inside was stolen from Saffron Square, Lowestoft sometime between 6pm on Tuesday, May 21 and 6.15am on Wednesday, May 22.

"Can you help?"

If you saw the van being taken or if you have any information about this theft, please contact Suffolk police quoting crime reference number 37/28428/24 via 101.