Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a spate of car thefts in Medway.

A sat nav and camera were reported to have been stolen from a car in Beverly Close, Gillingham between 11pm on Thursday and 4.15am on Friday.

Inspector Craig West said: "Following a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in Gillingham, my officers checked other cars in the area and found a number that were insecure.

"The owners received advice about securing their property.

"I urge residents to take all necessary precautions and not make it easy for opportunist thieves."

Enquiries into the theft are ongoing.

There are a number of steps which can be taken to prevent items being stolen from motor vehicles.

- Ensure vehicles are locked securely.

- Remove all valuables from vehicles including tools, sat navs, mobile phones and any other items which may be attractive to thieves.

- If items have to be left in the vehicle ensure they are out of sight.

- Have valuables ‘security marked’ so it makes them harder to sell on if they are stolen.

Anyone with information about thefts in their area can call Kent Police on 101 or alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.