Police are urging the Gore community to be vigilant after property was stolen from a number of vehicles in east Gore in the early hours of Thursday 15 September.

Positive lines of enquiry are being followed, Gore Police said.

Anyone who has had their car broken into recently or found items that do not belong to you at your address should contact Police.

They advise that vehicle theft is an opportunistic crime and these incidents serve as a timely reminder to be vigilant.

Police are reminding resident that there are some simple steps you can take to make your vehicle as safe as possible:

• Always lock your car, motorbike, bicycle or other vehicles even when parked in a driveway. 
• A car alarm, steering lock, or good quality chains are extra deterrents too. 
• Ideally keep all vehicles in a garage or out of sight.  
• Park in well-lit areas if you park your car on the street overnight.  
• Put a prevention sticker on your windows or flashing LEDs on the dashboard.
• Keep valuables out of sight - keys, laptops, mobile phones, GPS devices and wallets and purses - If it can be seen, it can be a target. 
• If you can’t take it with you, tuck it away out of sight. 
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Anyone with information can contact Police via 111 if it is happening and 105 after the fact.