Police warning after spate of Peak District thefts from vehicles over bank holiday weekend

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 2nd May 2023, 10:16 BST
Updated 2nd May 2023, 10:16 BST
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Derbyshire Police are warning to the public to be vigilant after a spate of theft incidents from vehicles over the bank holiday.

A number of thefts from motor vehicles have been reported over the last few days in the High Peak. Officers believe that the reason for a number of these incidents is that vehicles were left unlocked or unsecured.

A spokesperson for Buxton Police SNT said: “Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe.

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“Always lock it, close windows and the sun roof to prevent ‘fishing’, take it with you or hide it, hide electrical items and leave no clues.”

Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant with their vehicles following a number of thefts from cars in High Peak.Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant with their vehicles following a number of thefts from cars in High Peak.
Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant with their vehicles following a number of thefts from cars in High Peak.

If you have any information about the incidents, you can contact Derbyshire Police. You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.