WARWICKSHIRE Police are reminding people to keep their vehicles safe, after a recent rise in the number of high-value cars being stolen in the east and south of the county.

The police said Range Rovers in particular were being targeted.

They are advising people to:

• Always lock cars when you’re not in them

• Always close windows and the sun roof

• Park in well-lit, busier areas

• Fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts to secure alloy wheels

• Secure number plates with tamper-resistant screws so theives can’t change the identity of a stolen vehicle.

• Don’t leave valuables on display

• Be on the lookout for people acting suspiciously. 

The Police said in a statement: “It can take less than 30 seconds to break into a vehicle. Deter thieves by parking in well-lit busy streets. This increases the chances of them being seen.”

For more information on car security visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention

Always call 999 in an emergency. Non-emergency crime can be reported online.