A 4X4 has been broken into and tools stolen in Colwyn Bay.

North Wales Police said the incident, in which the tailgate of Ford Ranger was forced open, took place on Victoria Road.

It follows reports of another theft in Penrhyn Bay on Tuesday morning after tools were taken from a van.

Police urged tradespeople to make sure that their property is secure.

A tweet on the NWP Community Safety Central page said: "A Ford Ranger Wildtrak was broken into on Victoria Road in Colwyn Bay. The tailgate of the vehicle was forced open and tools were stolen from within.

"If you keep tools in your vehicle overnight take extra measures to keep them secure from thieves."