Police are giving residents advice after a spate of burglaries over the weekend.

Three homes in Downs Road and Istead Rise, Gravesend, had power tools, horse tack and quad bike stolen from their sheds on Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16.

No suspects have been identified.

Police say it is known for thieves to target outbuildings when evenings are darker and residents are likely to be out celebrating the festive season.

They have advised a number of steps to take to reduce any chance of becoming a victim to this crime.

They are:

- Fitting a shed alarm

- Fitting security lights and using closed shackle padlocks

- Securing items such as bikes to the ground or a lockable stand

- Ensuring doors and windows are closed and locked when not in use

- Keeping hedges and fences maintained and gates locked to prevent access to the rear of a property

- Removing valuables from view

- Marking property with your postcode and house number

- Registering property for free with Immobilise

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 01474 366149 quoting 46/25127/18.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.