Vehicles are being broken into at car parks in rural and isolated beauty spots

Police have issued a warning after a number of vehicles were targeted by criminals at beauty spots across the Peak District.

The Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Safer Neighbourhood Team is investigating reports of vehicles being broken into at car parks for a number of rural and isolated beauty spots.

Officers have issued the following advice to help motorists avoid being targeted by criminals:

- Keep doors locked and do not leave windows open.

Motorists have been urged to make sure their vehicles are secure.

placeholder image — Motorists have been urged to make sure their vehicles are secure.

- Do not leave any valuables on display.

- Remove sat-navs from display and wipe the mark from the window where it has been secured. Take mobile phones or electronic devices with you.

- If you intend to leave items in the vehicle, place them in the boot and not in the glove box or under the seat.

- Put away any charging cables from the cigarette lighter and put the lighter back in its place.

- Remove stereo facia if possible.

- Leave the glove box open and sun visors down to show there is nothing hidden.

- Do not leave any bags or clothing or loose change on display.

A team spokesperson added: “All of the above points were identified by a known criminal as to what he looks for when breaking into a vehicle. Don’t make it easy for them.”