POLICE are planning to increase patrols in a Teignbridge town following reports of suspicious activity around vehicles.

Officers have been made aware of several suspicious incidents regarding both damage to and theft from vehicles in Ashburton.

‘While some incidents have been reported, we are aware that a number of incidents are not reported and we would encourage this to take place’ a spokesperson for the Ashburton and Chudleigh policing team said.

‘Many of the reports we have received are to insecure vehicles and we would like to take a moment to ask all residents to check vehicles and ensure all valuables have been removed’ the spokesperson added.

The Local Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking into all lines of enquiry relating to these incidents to identify those involved, with house to house enquiries and CCTV checks ongoing, the Mid-Devon Advertiser understands.

Police are also planning to increase patrols around Ashburton.

‘If you have any CCTV footage which can assist our enquiries please contact the Local Neighbourhood Team so we can identify the offender(s) as soon as possible.