Humberside Police warning over car thieves
Thieves are breaking into houses and stealing car keys before driving off in the owners' vehicle, police have warned.
The offenders are mainly targeting high value motor cars during the middle of the night.
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Humberside Police warning over car thieves
Between 1 May and June 29, there were 25 of this type of offence reported to police.
The offences are spread right across the East Riding, but most offences occurred in the Pocklington, Bridlington and Hornsea areas.
Police are investigating these offences but are warning owners of high value motor cars to ensure they are locked up and car keys are hidden away safely within the house.
PC Richard Beeforth said: "It appears that the offenders are looking through windows first to see if they can see car keys laid around.
"I would urge owners of high value cars to hide away their car keys within the house so they cannot easily be found by an intruder."
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by Jim, hiding my car
Thursday, July 02 2009, 9:36PM
“Have the police ever noticed any one looking through windows during the night?ah I thought not they are on patrol somewhere else every time Ho Ho Ho”
by jeff frog, Worthing Street
Thursday, July 02 2009, 9:14PM
“If I tell you where I keep my keys will you pass it on to someone who'll take my car, it's costing me a bomb in petrol. Bomb? Petrol? Now there's an idea!”
by bobb todd, hull
Thursday, July 02 2009, 9:02PM
“Well im lucky i live in a block of flats so they will have to work like mad if they want my bentley continental GT.”
by Slippery Sid, The Winchester Club
Thursday, July 02 2009, 8:31PM
“I leave the keys to Arthur's Jag in the motor outside club but still they don't nick it...what self respecting car thief wants to be seen in a jag..They'd rather take the Ford's / Vauxhalls...There not as thirsty as the Jag ......”
by Chubbs, Hull
Thursday, July 02 2009, 6:45PM
“Rig your keys upto the mains in clear view of the window. Next morning you have one ex burglar.
Result!”