A spate of thefts across a number of Oxfordshire beauty spots has prompted a warning from police.
Thames Valley Police said that there had been six separate thefts at car parks at different beauty spots yesterday.
The thefts all happened on Sunday in Wantage and Faringdon Ridgeway car parks.
Officers advised people to ensure their property is removed from their cars when parked.
TVP South Oxon and Vale of White Horse tweeted:
— TVPSouth Oxon & VOWH (@tvpsouthandvale) October 23, 2016 ">http://
Six beauty spot thefts today near #Wantage and #Faringdon Ridgeway car parks. Please take property with you. Windows smashed for coats!
— TVPSouth Oxon & VOWH (@tvpsouthandvale) October 23, 2016
In one incident officers were called at 1.38pm to a car park at Chain Hill, Wantage, following reports of criminal damage on four cars.
Two handbags had been stolen from one of the cars.
Officers attended the scene and then at about 2.25pm they were made aware of a further two vehicles which had been damaged nearby.
Investigations are ongoing and police are appealing for anybody with information to contact 101.
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