POLICE are warning drivers and home owners to be vigilant following a spate of thefts from sheds, outbuildings and vehicles in Alcester and the surrounding district.

Work vans have been mainly targeted for tools and there were also a number of thefts from sheds and outbuildings.

The areas targeted include Alcester, Oversley Green, Broom, Dunnington, Bidford, Arrow and Ardens Grafton.

The offences took place overnight between Wednesday, May 18 and the morning of Thursday, May 19.

A spokesman for the police said: "As you will see the offences overnight have been in the Alcester South area but obviously we want to make everyone on our area aware."

Anyone with information should contact Warwickshire Police on 101.