Beauty spot thefts warning
8:54am Tuesday 23rd January 2007 in
POLICE today warned motorists parking at beauty spots around Warminster to be on their guard against thieves breaking into cars.
During the spring and summer there is a big rise in this type of crime when dog walkers and ramblers park in secluded areas and return to find valuables missing from their vehicles.
However this year the thieves are starting early.
Acting Inspector Ray Lewis for Warminster and Westbury Police said: "We have already had some (offences) at Heavens Gate, Chittern, Ash Lane and Crockerton.
"These offences historically increase as the year moves on so people really need to be aware of suitable prevention advice."
Police are advising people to take bags with them rather than putting them in the glove box or boot, never leave valuables visible, and make sure the car is locked.
They are also warning motorists to remove the sucker marks that satellite navigation devices leave on the windscreen, and report any suspicious looking individuals.
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