Police urge residents to secure homes and vehicles

Officers advise people to lock windows and doors, not to store keys close to windows or doors, to fit locks to sheds and garages, and to check that security lights work.

Tools and items should not be left where they could help would-be thieves gain entry enter through windows or doors.

Police recommend recording and security-marking valuables, not to advertise an empty house on social media, and to remove valuables from vehicles.