Police are warning residents and tourists not to leave items on display in unattended vehicles following a series of thefts at Cornish beauty spots.

Several unattended cars were broken into at locations including Wheal Coates car park, St Agnes; Cadson Bury Fort, Callington; Godolphin House, Helston; and Tehidy Country Park, Camborne, between Thursday, April 7 and Saturday, April 9.

Sgt Mark Stephenson, based in Truro, said: ’We want to remind residents to be vigilant, report any suspicious activity and ensure vehicles are left secure, particularly at this time of year with the warmer weather on the horizon.

’All of the vehicles had bags clearly visible inside and entry was gained to most of the vehicles by using a bar to smash a window.

’To reduce the chances of this happening, when leaving vehicles unattended remember to lock them, close windows and remove any items on display, particularly sat navs.’

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to email Sgt Mark Stephenson via [email protected] or by calling 101.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online atwww.crimestoppers-uk.org.

For more information about crime prevention visit www.devon-cornwall.police.uk