This in from police, in their own words. Ed
Police are investigating a series of thefts from parked cars in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
At least six motorists have reported thefts from their vehicles parked in Parklands Avenue, Park Road, Baring Road and Mill Hill Road over the past week.
Valuable items on display
Money and other valuable items left on display were stolen.
Police believe whoever was responsible for these thefts has been targeting vehicles with unlocked doors and sunroofs left ajar.
Officers are reminding motorists to secure their parked vehicles when unattended, and ensure any sunroofs have been fully closed. Please also remove any high risk or valuable items from vehicles.
Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact the Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods team by phoning 101 or emailing [email protected]
Alternatively, call the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous. The Mini-com number, which is used by deaf and hard of hearing callers, has changed to Minicom TextRelay 18001 101.
