Police warning after 45 Land Rovers stolen across South Yorkshire
Most were taken from the Sheffield and Doncaster areas
Police have issued a warning to vehicle owners, after 45 Land Rovers were stolen across South Yorkshire between the start of October and the end of November.
Most of them were taken from the Sheffield and Doncaster areas. Just nine have been recovered so far, with police still searching for the other stolen vehicles.
The most common Land Rover models being targeted are the Discovery, Range Rover and Defender.
Temporary Superintendent Jamie Henderson, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “Having your car stolen, whatever make or model it is, is distressing and costly at any time of year, but especially around Christmas.
“Unfortunately, criminals are using ever-more sophisticated methods to successfully steal vehicles.
"However, we know that crime prevention does work and often the simple old-fashioned measures are the best, such as steering wheel locks and foot pedal locks, which purely put criminals off even having a go at your car.
“If you’ve got a keyless car, please also get yourself a signal blocking pouch, container or box to keep your keys in – they really do work.”