Newcastle drivers are being urged to stay vigilant against car thieves following a rise in thefts from vehicles.
Police have seen an increase in items being stolen from vehicles in the Great Park and Gosforth areas of the city, with opportunist thieves often targeting cars that may have been left unsecured. Now, officers are urging vehicle owners to not leave any items of value on show, or, better still, don’t leave items of value including house keys and documents in your vehicle.
Inspector Paul Cook, of Northumbria Police, said: “Members of the public should make sure that they keep any valuables out of sight when leaving their vehicles. We have seen a rise in reports of thieves going around areas where a lot of cars are parked and seeing items on show and that is when they strike.
