Over the past few months thieves have been targeting vehicles with items left inside them. Photo / Getty Images
Police are urging people to take extra care following an increase in car break-ins in Tauranga.
Over the past few months thieves have been targeting vehicles with items left inside them including radar detectors.
Tauranga Area Manager Response Senior Sergeant Eddie Lyttle said they encouraged owners to keep vehicles safe
by taking some very basic precautionary measures.
"The easiest way to protect your valuables is to remove them from your vehicle.
"If you do need to leave items unattended make sure they're out of sight and your vehicle is locked."
