Police are urging people to be vigilant after thieves targeted nine vehicles around Aylesford and Ditton.

Cars and vans in Linkway, Primrose Drive, Woodlands Road and The Oaks were broken into between Tuesday evening and the following morning in Peartree Drive, two vans had windows smashed and a third van had its door-lock forced.

Power tools were stolen from all three.

Sergeant Andy Gallon said: "We would like to speak to three men with hooded tops who were seen in the area and who may be able to help us with our enquiries.

"We are advising people to be extra vigilant and if they see anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles to call us on 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.

"We would also like to remind people not to leave tools and other valuables in their vehicles as these can be an open invitation to opportunist thieves."

Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 or west.division.media.appeals@Kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference YY/3405/17. Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.