PETROL has been repeatedly stolen from a car in Parkeston.

A red Skoda Felicia in Adelaide Street has been targeted a number of times since July 1 with approximately £50 of fuel taken each time.

The latest incident occurred overnight on Monday.

Other car owners in the road have also noticed damage around their filler caps but no petrol has been taken.

Officers are advising anyone in the area to check their vehicles before they drive off.

Anyone with information about the theft should contact Harwich police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.