RESIDENTS are being asked to be aware that there have been more attempts of theft from vehicles around Corringham and Stanford.

Essex Police has seen across Thurrock a trend whereby car door handles are being tried, vehicles are then searched and any items within are removed.

Vehicle owners are asked to check vehicles are locked before leaving them, to try the handles and remove any items of value.

Anyone who sees or hears anything suspicious should call 101 or report it online at www.essex.police.uk