POLICE have issued a ‘polite reminder’ to drivers to not make thieves’ lives easier by making themselves easy targets.

A spokesman for West Swindon Police said: “There has been an increase in reports of vehicle interference and theft from within vehicles during the hours of darkness in the West Swindon area.

"Please remember to lock, secure and double check your vehicle when you leave it.

"We also advise that you remove all valuables from within your vehicle when unattended.”