COPPER was stolen from a van in a pre-dawn raid in Potters Bar.
The metal was taken from a container on the roof of a white Mercedes Benz van in Dugdale Hill Lane.
In order to access the container, a padlock was smashed.
The theft took place between 3.50am and 4am on Monday.
The offenders then made off on foot up Shillitoe Avenue.
Call police on 0845 33 00 222 with information.
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