Police warning after spate of car thefts in Tadworth (From Your Local Guardian)

Police warning after spate of car thefts in Tadworth

6:10am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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Police in Reigate and Banstead are urging drivers to secure their vehicles and not leave property on display inside.

The warning follows a number of thefts where vehicles were damaged and items including tools and money were stolen from parked vehicles.

All the incidents have happened overnight between Tuesday, March 2,and Wednesday, March 3, with the majority occurring in the Tadworth area.

PC Helen Wicking said: “It is vital that motorists play their part by securing their vehicles at all times.

“It is important to ensure that property is not left on display, even when vehicles are parked on personal drive ways or close to their owner’s homes.

"Simple measures such as removing valuable items and taking the boot cover off to show the vehicle is empty really can make a difference.

"Remember that vehicles which carry tools can be particularly tempting to the criminal, so don’t make life easy for them, and take tools with you whenever possible.”

If you have any information regarding these recent incidents, or believe you have been a victim and have not yet reported it, call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 and quote reference RB/10/1945