We are urging people to keep their cars securely locked and to consider using a steering wheel lock following a car theft last night (27 January).

It was reported that some time overnight, an Abarth 595 was stolen from a driveway in St Johns Road in Locks Heath.

We know that this type of car, and similar vehicles such as Fiat 500s, are targeted by groups of thieves.

If you own this type of vehicle, please consider implementing some extra security measures. Something as simple as a steering wheel lock could prove to be a crucial deterrent.

Officers from the local neighbourhood and district policing teams will be patrolling this area, and we urge anyone with information about suspicious individuals or vehicles in their local area to please report this to police.

You can contact us by ringing 101, or reporting information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/