Ford Fiesta owners in Flintshire have been warned they could be targeted by car thieves.

North Wales Police have warned Ford Fiesta owners that they could be more likely to be pulled over by police as they check that they aren’t stolen after a wave of thefts nationwide.

According to an update by officers in North Flintshire Neighbourhood Policing Team, the cars have become the target of thieves after the development of a new method of stealing the vehicles.

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This method has already been used in Flintshire and officers are asking Fiesta owners to take precautions.

In a post online a spokesperson for North Flintshire Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Ford Fiesta’s particularly ST’s are being targeted for theft. They are being targeted nationally and there have been incidents within Flintshire North.

“This is due to advances in the tactics used by thieves and due to changes in their production.

“We can’t reveal sensitive intelligence regarding the theft strategy in case we give people ideas, however we are urging owners to utilise a Steering Wheel Lock and faraday boxes for their keys. If you have a tracker ensure it is activated and operational.

“We noted a similar trend with Navara’s and issued a similar message, we also stopped a number of Navara’s in the area – If you are a fiesta owner, you may be temporarily inconvenienced by a police stop this is so we can ensure vehicles are not stolen.

“Please share to spread the message and deter opportunistic thefts.”