Trades United organizes a demonstration in Westminster against the tool theft epidemic, with 44,514 thefts reported last year, valued at nearly 100 million. Workers emphasize the need for stricter law enforcement and crackdowns on selling stolen items at car boot sales.
Gas engineer Shoaib Awan, a victim of tool theft, shares a personal experience where criminals stole tools worth 8,000 from his van, leaving him unable to work and struggling to support his family. He stresses the crucial role of tools for livelihood and highlights the financial impact of theft on tradespeople.
Mr. Awan advocates for police intervention to confiscate items at car boot sales if sellers fail to prove ownership, pointing out the prevalence of stolen tool resales at significantly reduced prices. He expresses disbelief at how such illicit activities go unchecked, affecting honest workers who depend on these tools for their livelihoods.
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