Police warn motorists to be vigilant after spate of attempted thefts from vehicles in Hemel Hempstead

Police are warning vehicle owners to be vigilant following a series of thefts and attempted thefts in Hemel Hempstead.

Hertfordshire Police received nine reports of thefts from or interference with motor vehicles in the Hemel Hempstead area in the last few days.

Other similar offences have also been reported in Northwood, St Albans, Watford, Tring, Radlett, Potters Bar, Kings Langley, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.

In most cases doors were tried but no entry gained and nothing taken, in some cases catalytic converters were removed and stolen.

Officers are urging people to remove all valuables from their vehicle and lock and secure it when they leave it unattended, even if they park on a driveway.

Most thieves are opportunists and will move on if the doors are locked and they cannot see any items left in the car.

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