Police are advising residents in Hucknall to ensure their vehicles are locked following a spate of overnight vehicle break-ins around the area within the last few days.

In some cases, valuable items and cash were stolen from the vehicles once access had been gained. This proved easy in some cases as owners had left their vehicles unlocked.

Hucknall Nub News spotted this trend and contacted Nottinghamshire Police for comment.

Inspector Jon Hewitt, district commander for Ashfield, said: "We are constantly assessing local crime trends and noticed a cluster of similar offences in the Hucknall area. In response we have increased some local patrols and are also asking drivers to double check that they aren't leaving items on display or doors unlocked.

"I know myself that this is all too easily done but it's always worth double checking before going to bed that your car is locked.

"Although levels of vehicle crime have reduced over recent years, we fully appreciate the significant impact these offences can have on individuals and families who rely on their cars for work and other responsibilities. That's why we're determined to do all we can to stop these offences from happening."

Police have made an arrest in connection with one incident which happened on Croft Avenue on Thursday 21 April when a suspect attempted to open a car door.

Justin Lamb, aged 25, of Broomhill Road, Hucknall, has been charged with interfering with a motor vehicle and has been released on bail.