‘Remove valuables from cars’ - that is the message from Exmouth police following a spate of thefts from vehicles

The message comes following a spate of thefts from cars parked in the town, and also in Budleigh Salterton, over the weekend.

PC Chris Pusey said iPods, mobile phones and car stereos were targeted.

He said car windows had been smashed and doors forced to reach the items.

Pc Pusey said: “It is important not to leave anything on display. “We are urging drivers to remove anything of value out of the vehicle, whenever possible.”

Anyone with information about the latest thefts from vehicles is asked to contact PC Pusey on 08452 777444, quoting log numbers 147/162 and 165 of August 16.