A STOLEN van was used by would-be thieves who left empty-handed after a failed ram raid attempt.
The grey Ford Transit, which had been stolen from Teesside Park, near Stockton, was backed into boiler room doors at Northgate Vehicles, in Allington Way, near Darlington on Sunday.
When that attempt failed, the thieves turned the vehicle around and drove head-on into the doors. Despite breaking through, they drove off empty-handed and abandoned the vehicle in Stockton.
The attack in Darlington happened between 12.53pm and 1pm.
Anybody who has any information is urged to contact Darlington police, on (01325) 467681, or call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555111.
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