Police have issued a warning over a recent spate of car thefts in Gloucester.
Gloucestershire Constabulary released a statement urging residents to keep vigilant about locking their car and keeping their valuable safe.
The statement reads: "We are aware of thefts from motor vehicles happening in your area.
"While we work hard to deal with the incidents, here is some crime prevention advice to keep your vehicle/property safe.
"Ensure your vehicle is left secure, including winding the windows up.
"Ensure you remove all valuables from the vehicle when securing it, such as SatNavs, MP3/MP4 Players, mobile phones.
"Don't leave anything on display."
The caution comes after raised concerns about areas of Gloucester being targeted by thieves .
Areas such as Tuffley and Quedgley have been hit by car theft in the past few weeks.
A woman's motor scooter was stolen this week while in a charity shop in Tredworth.
For more information on keeping property safe you can visit the Gloucestershire Constabulary website .
To report a crime you can call 101 in a non-emergency or report it online .
