Motorists have been reminded not to leave valuable items in their cars or vans as a spate of vehicle crimes has been reported in a south of Butser village.

Personal items were stolen from vehicles in the Castle Road, Oak Tree Close and Kingfisher Close areas of Rowlands Castle sometime overnight last Saturday and Sunday (September 5 and 6).

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses or information and would especially like to hear from anyone with possible dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the area around the time.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Hampshire Police on 101 and quoting 44260435557.

Alternatively, visit the “tell us” section of www.hampshire.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.