THE power of social media has been highlighted in Kingsteignton after the theft of a chainsaw.

The Stihl 650 chainsaw was taken from the car park of the Old Rydon Inn on Monday afternoon.

Footage taken from CCTV showed a blue Toyota van driving into the far end of the car park.

Since being broadcast across social media, the owner has announced it was subsequently returned on Wednesday morning.

In a post, the owner said: ‘Thanks so much for putting up my post regarding the stolen chainsaw.

‘It has been returned and I would like to thank members. People Power!’

The chainsaw belonged to a group of workers who were carrying out emergency work on a nearby tree about 15 metres away. Police were informed of the incident which happened at about 4pm on Monday.