Police warning after increase in car crime during lockdown in north Derbyshire

Officers have has reports of seven vehicles which have been stolen and 10 reports of parts or valuables stolen from vehicles in the last three weeks.

The most recent incidents took place sometime overnight between Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June – when a Ford Transit van was stolen from Tibshelf Road, Holmewood, and the registration plates were stolen from a Ford Focus on Sookholme Road, Shirebrook.

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Areas including Barlborough, Calow, Killamarsh, North Wingfield, New Tupton, Dronfield, Barlow, Wingerworth, Clowne, Langwith Juntion, Eckington and Wadshelf have also seen incidents.

Police are warning people to make sure their vehicles and valuables are safe and secure.

Inspector Rob Bowns, who is in charge of policing in the Bolsover and North East Derbyshire areas, said: “Our officers are working to investigate these crimes, and patrols are carried out throughout our area to help deter offences, but we need your help.

“It’s easy for vehicle security to go to the back of people’s minds once they’ve parked up their car or van, and unfortunately this can put them more at risk of their car or van being targeted.”

Insp Bowns added: “There is quite a lot of advice on how you can prevent vehicle crime of all types, with some of the simplest steps including removing valuables from your vehicles and making sure windows and doors are shut and locked.”