Surrey Police is urging people to beware of bogus builders after two men posing as workmen attempted to steal a van from a building site.

The men entered a building site in The Fairway in Leatherhead on Tuesday, September 13, claiming they were there to collect a lorry.

When challenged by the site manager the men drove away in a dark coloured Volvo estate but not before one of the men removed a high-visibility jacket and white hard hat belonging to the construction company.

Investigating Officer Detective Constable Kerry Whindle said: "Our fear with this type of theft is that unscrupulous conmen may use the stolen items to add credibility to artifice offences.

"It is important the community, including residents and anyone legitimately in the construction trade, is aware of these kinds of offences so we can prevent anyone being ripped off by a bogus builder.

"I appeal for people to please look out for neighbours and relatives especially those who are vulnerable and remind them of the dangers that bogus callers can pose."

If you have any information regarding this theft please contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference MV/11/3786.