BROMLEY Police have launched a huge car safety initiative this week in response to a recent increase in vehicle theft across the borough.

There will be more patrols and enforcements including both covert and overt policing across the borough especially in the areas that are experiencing high numbers of offences.

Specialist Met teams will also be supporting borough units to deliver the operation.

Bromley Police are also reissuing their warning for people to ensure nothing is displayed in their vehicles after the spate of thefts.

Items stolen include numerous sat navs, laptops, iphones, ipads, handbags, wallets, golf clubs & power tools. 

One person even had a sat nav, iphone & £5,000 cash stolen from their vehicle.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Furphy from Bromley Police said: "We are urging people to take action to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of this type of crime and there are a number of steps that you can take to close down the opportunities for criminals to target you.

"Never leave anything on display when you park your car.

An old coat or a plastic bag can tempt a thief - even if your coat or bag does not contain anything valuable, a thief does not know that and may still break a window or force a lock to get at it.

"Don't leave any purchases you have just bought on display in your car and remove all property when leaving your vehicle unattended."

For more information and crime prevention tips, visit content.met.police.uk/News/Vehicle-crime-initiative/1400017159431/1257246745756?scope_id=1257246763604