The news comes in a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request asking for details about the types of items stolen from households in 2017.
It said that there were 139 illegal ‘Break and Entry’ offences or attempts in Jersey last year, with cash, credit cards and jewellery the most stolen items.
But tools were next on the list, according to the FOI, beating electronic goods like phones, tablets or laptops.
Pictured: The FOI request said that construction sites are targeted for tool thefts.
However, the thieves weren’t only screwing over islanders’ toolboxes by nabbing spanners and wrenches.
According to a Police spokesperson who helped Express drill into the issue, the stolen goods were normally “heavy industrial tools from power drills to tarmac rakes” of “high value.”
This year, Police posted on their social media pages about at least three stolen tools ranging in value from hundreds to thousands of pounds, including a leaf blower, strimmer, and trench hammer.
They also issued an appeal for witnesses after break-in at a disused convent saw two expensive power tool batteries and a charger stolen at the beginning of this year.
The FOI request detailed the full list of items stolen last year, which is as follows:
- Cash, credit cards and jewellery
- Tools
- Electronic goods (phones, tablets and laptops)
- Alcohol
- Food
- Passports
- Bicycles
- Toiletries
- Sports equipment
- Musical instruments