Youths have been caught on camera trying to break into cars on a new-build estate.

Ring doorbell footage shows the brazen trio testing if vehicles have been left unlocked at Shorncliffe Heights in Cheriton, Folkestone.

They are seen trying multiple door handles at around 3.55am this morning.

In the video, the youngsters are seen attempting to unsuccessfully open the doors of three parked cars before walking away.

Residents across the Taylor Wimpey estate have reported that their own doorbell footage also shows the group attempting to get inside cars.

A police forensics van was seen on the estate at about 10.30am today.

Officers confirmed they were contacted on Saturday and it was reported that, at around 4am that morning, three people had been seen trying to gain entry to cars in Aldridge Road, Folkestone.

Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and anyone with information, or who may also have been a victim, is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/172522/22.