Boys aged 11 and 12 found to be responsible for spate of thefts from cars in Peterborough

Two 11-year-old boys and a 12-year-old boy from Peterborough were caught by police and linked to a recent spate of thefts from cars in Peterborough.

The boys were spoken to by officers about four incidents of theft from vehicles in Hampton and Hempsted last week.

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Police are warning about men trying car door handles

They are being dealt with by means of a community resolution.

Police posted on Facebook: "Please can we double check our vehicles are locked even when they are parked on private driveways - local policing team will be patrolling areas and giving reassurance and advice."

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