Number plates stolen from cars parked on Hartlepool streets
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Cleveland Police has issued a warning to residents after eight reports of vehicle registration plates being stolen in Hartlepool.
There have been eight offences reported in the Foggy Furze, Burn Valley and Victoria wards of the town, with the most recent on Thursday, December 3.
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Hide AdIn six of the incidents, only one registration plate was stolen, however in another two both front and rear plates were stolen by the thieves.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers would like to remind people to park their vehicle in a well lit area where possible, such as under a street lamp, or in a garage or driveway."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.