Thieves smash the window of a van twice in Poperinge in search of expensive work materials: "It's enough to make you despair"

In Westhoek, thieves are targeting vans and light trucks, breaking windows but often leaving without stealing anything. Kevin Papegaey experienced this for the second time in a week, with his vehicle's window smashed again just after repair. Neighbors have reported similar incidents, with thieves searching vehicles but taking nothing. Surveillance footage shows a group of individuals with a French license plate involved in these break-ins, suggesting organized crime. Local police have urged residents to be vigilant and take precautions to protect their vehicles.