Warning to motorists after spate of car thefts in Castleford
Wakefield police are urging drivers to be vigilant after a number of car thefts across Castleford.
A Toyota Hilux was stolen, without the keys, from the Premier Inn, Colorado Way, Castleford overnight on Sunday, November 30 and a Peugeot 208 has been stolen, with keys, from Sheepwalk Lane, in the early hours of Monday, December 1.
Valuables including power tools, clothing, perfume, sunglasses, documents and a mobile phone have also been stolen from vehicles on Ledger Way, William Street, Lower Oxford Street, Rhodes Street, Thirlmere Drive and St Andrews Road.
They all took place the early hours of the morning between Saturday, November 29 and Tuesday, December 2.
Officers are urging people to remove all valuables, however small, from view or place them in the boot when leaving your vehicle.
Also, double check you have locked the doors by trying the handle.
Vehicles with unfolded electric wing mirrors could indicate that it has been left unlocked – car thieves are known to look out for vehicles with wing mirrors sticking out.
Offences can take place anywhere, in a car park, at the side of the road or on your driveway.
Police said: “As always, if you see anyone acting in a suspicious manner or witness a crime taking place, please contact West Yorkshire Police on 101 or 999 (in an emergency).
"Alternatively a crime can be reported online via the West Yorkshire Police website.”