A person has been spotted trying car door handles in the West Swindon area.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a person was seen tampering with vehicles in Peatmoor, Nine Elms and Shaw at around 4am on January 10.

No vehicles have been broken into or taken that police are aware of.

If anyone saw suspicious activity on the night of January 9 into the morning of January 10 or have any doorbell or CCTV footage of people on driveways or trying car door handles, contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 54220004701.

If anyone sees a crime in progress, call 999 immediately and note the registration numbers of vehicles and descriptions of those involved.

A Swindon Police spokesman added: "These crimes are often opportunistic, and we advise all vehicle owners to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity."