Thieves targeting Land Rover cars

Owners of a certain type of Land Rover vehicle in Derbyshire are being warned to keep them secure after a spate of thefts.

Police say since January, there have been 45 reports of Land Rover Defenders stolen from people in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales areas of the county.

Pc John Riley said Defenders were vulnerable because they did not have the most up-to-date security systems.

He added simple steps could be taken to make the vehicles more secure.

"The Derbyshire Dales is a very low crime area but it's important we keep it that way and Land Rovers can be popular with thieves from outside the area because of their high re-sale value," said Pc Riley.

He also advised owners to keep the cars in garages overnight if possible and put keys in a safe place away from doors and windows.