Havering to host free tool marking event
Posted: Friday, July 4th, 2025
The Metropolitan Police, Havering Council, and several trade partners are hosting a free tool-marking event to help Havering tradespeople prevent tool theft. This event will take place on Thursday, July 17, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at B&Q, Roneo Corner, Romford. It is intended to help discourage tool theft, a growing concern across the industry. In a Facebook statement, Havering Police said, “We are working with market leaders to mark tools, ensuring that recovered pieces of kit can be returned to their rightful owners.” Tradespeople who attend the event will receive a free tool marking kit, which is supplied by SelectaDNA and funded by Havering Council and Rhino Insurance. Shoaib Awan, aka The Gas Expert, posted on Instagram that each forensic marking kit costs around £60. He will also attend the event. “Come along and get your tools marked free of charge to help protect your gear and deter theft.” The kits allow tools to be permanently marked with a unique forensic signature, which is said to make stolen items traceable and harder for criminals to sell. Earlier this year, on 24 March 2025, a similar tool marking event was held at JJ Roofing Supplies in Cricklewood.
Trending Stories
-
Essex electrician has roundabout signs rejected
A sparkie’s bid to sponsor signs on two roundabouts has been refused by planning chiefs who described them as “clutter”
-
Barbie caused a ‘worldwide’ shortage of pink paint
Barbie needed so much fluorescent pink paint that it caused a worldwide supply shortage for an entire company
-
Builders find body of man murdered in the 1960s and buried in back garden
A woman who bought a South London house was left horrified after builders discovered the body of a man murdered in the 1960s and buried in her garden 14 months after she moved in
-
'Government insulation scheme ruined my home'
A home-owner said his flat has been ruined by black mould caused by a government "green" insulation schem
-
Builder celebrates lottery win by buying his coworkers bacon butties
A builder from Milford Haven who won big on the lottery celebrated his victory by treating all his workmates to a round of bacon rolls
Comments
Add a comment