PLAIN clothed officers were out patrolling areas of Flintshire overnight.
North Wales Police's North Flintshire team said officers have been out in plain clothes overnight in Connah's Quay and Shotton in response to a spate of vehicle crime.
Police have issued warnings this week over people trying the doors of vehicles in the two towns.
#Rota3 - Officers have been out in plain clothes overnight in #Connahsquay#Shotton in response to a spate of vehicle crime. The rest of the team have been out visible across the rest of the district. We will be handing over to #Rota4 and will be back with you on nights tonight. pic.twitter.com/dg41LsXCtq
— NWP North Flintshire (@NWPNorthFlint) September 28, 2023
As such, they are warning residents to keep their vehicles locked and ensure that no valuables are left in them overnight.
Patrols have been stepped up in the area in order to try and deter incidents like this from taking place, police say.
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PCSO Thomas Maddocks of the NWP North Flintshire team said: "We are receiving reports that persons have been trying to enter car vehicles in Connah's Quay, if you have a vehicle please ensure it is locked and no valuables are kept inside.
"If you know any information about this which you think can be of use to the police please report it, you can do this via 101 or anonymously via crimestoppers.
"We are doing increased patrols at times when the attempts have been reported."
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