Police in Tunbridge Wells are hunting opportunist thieves who have targeted parked cars late at night.

A number of thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles in High Brooms and Southborough have been reported in May - prompting officers to warm owners to remove valuables and keep vehicles secure.

Sunglasses and cash were reported stolen from a car in Colebrook Road between May 10-11,and at around 9.15pm on May16 a suspect was seen trying to get into a car parked on a driveway in Woodland Road.

A group of young people were also reported to be trying car door handles in Draper Street during the early hours of May 17. Later that morning, the owner of a car left overnight in Hopwood Gardens found somebody had searched the glovebox but had left empty-handed.

Inspector David Higham, of the Tunbridge Wells community safety unit, said: "We suspect opportunist thieves may be visiting the area during the hours of darkness looking for insecure cars or vehicles with expensive items on show.

"While we are investigating these offences, I would urge car owners to make sure you lock all doors and close windows whenever you leave the vehicle. Never leave anything valuable on display and if possible remove it from the car overnight.

"My officers continue to patrol these areas and I would urge anybody who sees someone on foot or in a vehicle acting suspiciously to contact us."

Anyone with information should to call 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/84322/19

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