Sussex Police have issued advice to motorists on preventing car thefts.

The Police advise:

• Don’t leave anything on view in your vehicle, thieves are opportunists, they can break into your vehicle very quickly.

• Close the windows and sunroof, lock the doors and activate any security devices when leaving yourcar unattended.

• Never leave your keys in your vehicle - even for a second.

• Take your portable Sat-Nav with you when leaving your vehicle along with the support cradle and suction pads. Remember to wipe away any suction pad marks on your windscreen or dashboard – don’t leave clues to thieves.

• Consider leaving your glove box empty and open, showing thieves there is nothing to steal. (Switch off the light to avoid draining your battery).

• Leave your wing mirrors folded in and aerials down when leaving your vehicle to avoid criminal damage.

Sussex Police non-emergency no: 0845 60 70 999 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111