POLICE are warning Ribble Valley residents to make sure their vehicles are locked after a wave of thefts and damage in the area.

Ribble Valley Police posted a statement on their Facebook page saying the incidents had taken place over the past week.

Among the addresses included: Lune Rd, Blakewater Rd, Kemple View, Balmoral Ave, Windsor Ave, Dunster Grove, Asland Crescent, Croal Rd and Ribble Prospect.

In the statement, Police said: "6 of these thefts have been from insecure vehicles on peoples drives and the other crimes involve smashing windows and removing items on view.

"Ribble Valley Police remind all the boroughs residents (and in particular the aforementioned areas ) to secure vehicles and remove any items of any value from display.

"We are currently in possession CCTV stills from one of these offences where a white male was seen interfering with a motor vehicle at about 2.20am on Tuesday morning on Lune Rd.

"It is believed this male is also responsible for the other crimes on the new estate.

"Police will be increasing targeted patrols to these areas but if any persons have any information please contact david. simpson@lancashire.pnn.police.uk."