VICTIMS of a particular type of car crime in the Maidstone area are being urged to come forward by police.

A recent spate of car badge thefts have been reported in the village of Barming and in the Queens Road area of Maidstone. But police believe that a number of victims have not reported the thefts.

Anyone who has recently had their car badge stolen is asked to contact DC Mike McNeir on 01622 608182 or 01622 608189.