Crime prevention advice follows thefts from vehicles

police car sign etienne-godiard-OWD1xQ8eJko-unsplashPolice have issued crime prevention advice for motorists following a string of thefts from vehicles in various Southampton locations.

 

 

 

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They report that items have been stolen from vehicles in locations including:

• Derby Road
• Queensway
• Alfred Street
• Lodge Road
• Alma Road
• Winton Street
• Cambridge Road
• Devonshire Road
• Coleman Street
• Union Road

The majority took place overnight between Saturday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 9, and in many cases small items such as loose change, sunglasses and ID documents were taken.

Two Toyota Auris cars had catalytic converters stolen in Alma Road and Winton Street.

An Audi A3 and a Volkswagen Jetta had their number plates taken whilst parked in Coleman Street and Union Road.

"We are encouraging anyone who has been affected to report it to us, so we can build up a bigger picture of the areas being targeted and when," said a spokesperson.

If you witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in these areas between these dates, or have CCTV covering these areas that may have caught something, you can ring 101 and quote 44210087438.

Hampshire Constabulary points to a page on its website which offers advice on preventing thefts from vehicles.

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