POLICE are warning Petersfield residents to lock their cars and not to leave valuables in them after cars were broken into in the town.
The advice comes after cars in Tilmore Gardens and Selborne Close was broken into and items stolen overnight on Monday, November 28.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO0 Tobey Mason said: “When leaving your car, close all windows and lock your car, and then try the door to ensure it is actually locked.
“Don’t leave anything on display in your vehicle, and take all your personal possessions with you.
“Remove sat nav holders and visible sat nav ring marks from windscreens, and leave the glove box open to show there’s nothing inside, and don’t store your vehicle documents in it.
“If you can fit an alarm or immobiliser to your car, and when parking at home, use your garage, if you don’t have a garage, park in a well-lit area.”