Warning after spate of thefts from vehicles in Peterborough

Police have issued a warning after a spate of overnight thefts from vehicles in Peterborough.
By Joel Lamy
Published 28th Jan 2020, 09:56 BST
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Police have received reports of thieves targeting cars in Sugar Way, Dogsthorpe, Bretton and Westwood.

Items stolen include a sat nav, money, sweets, school bags and sunglasses.

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Amanda Large, crime prevention officer in Peterborough, said: “Please make sure your vehicles are always locked and secured and there are no valuables on display. It’s also worth investing in a driveway alarm which will activate internally when an intruder enters the driveway/garden.

Police are warning about an increase in thefts from vehiclesPolice are warning about an increase in thefts from vehicles
Police are warning about an increase in thefts from vehicles

“These can be ordered from sites such as Amazon and we still have a number for sale at Thorpe Wood Police Station for £8. If you would like us to reserve one for you then please email [email protected] or [email protected].

“Report suspicious activity by calling 999 if a crime is in progress or 101 for a police non-emergency or visit www.cambs.police.uk/report. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”