POLICE have issued an alert to drivers of Volkswagen cars following a spate of incidents where thieves have both been stealing them directly or breaking into homes to steal the keys and then the vehicles.
A police spokesperson said: “If you are an owner of a Volkswagen vehicle please review your security arrangements.
“Wherever possible park it in a garage or where it cannot be seen from the road.
“If you do not already have it consider installing a tracker device and a good quality alarm system, independent of the vehicle.
“CCTV and good lighting is also something that can help.”
He added that steering locks can also be an effective deterrent and for owners to keep the keys separate from the ignition keys.
“If you see anyone acting suspiciously near your property or vehicle please call 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress,” he said.
