As the shops get busier on the run up to Christmas, thieves are often looking for opportunities to break into vehicles to steal newly purchased items, or any cash and electronics.

Help keep your vehicles and contents safe by following these steps:

- Park in busy and well-lit areas and car parks, ideally where covered by CCTV cameras.

- For keyless vehicles, purchase a small Faraday pouch to keep the fob in, to help prevent technologies that can clone them.

- Always lock and secure your vehicle, double checking that it has locked, and that all windows are fully closed.

- Avoid leaving cash or valuables in your vehicle, making sure nothing is left on display.

- Don't leave newly purchased Christmas gifts in the vehicle.

Register your valuables with https://immobilise.com/

If there is a crime in progress, dial 999 immediately.

Otherwise, please report via 101 or on our website; https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/