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Alert after vehicles targeted by thieves
Police would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant when leaving items on show in vehicles after a number of opportunist thefts in the Redcar and Cleveland area.
Between Wednesday 27th August and Friday 29th August, four incidents were reported in which vehicles had been broken into and personal items including a purse, iPad, wallet, video camera and iPhone were stolen. These items were on display but also in the glove compartment of the vehicle.
Residents are reminded to try to park in a well-lit and busy area, always lock their cars and not to leave items which can attract attention from thieves on display.
For further crime prevention please log onto the Cleveland Police website at www.cleveland.police.uk